To: Ellen Ellenburg, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Derek Bradshaw, Director
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy, in the amount of $283,080.00, to provide for solar roofing project at Genesee County's Animal Control
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) is recommending the Board of Commissioners accept the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Agreement and approve Chairperson Avery to sign the agreement.
BACKGROUND:.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant is a $550 million grant program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It is focused on implementing strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency. On behalf of Genesee County, GCMPC staff applied for and was successful in receiving a $283,080 grant to be used for the design and installation of a solar array over the dog runs at the Genesee County Animal Control Facility. The amount awarded under the grant was pre-determined by the US Department of Energy. This capital improvement will provide both energy efficiency at the facility and shade for the dogs.
DISCUSSION:
Genesee County received the EECBG Grant to be used towards the design and installation of a solar array over the dog runs at the Genesee County Animla Control Facility.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on human resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program will provide revenue of $283,080 which will be used to construct the solar array. A budget amendment is included in a separate request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
The installation of the solar panels will provide energy efficiency and cost savings for the animal control facility.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
To meet Genesee County's priority of healthy, livable, and safe communities through environmental...
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