Posted: March 21, 2023
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF032923 06

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize staff to apply for and accept if awarded the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program in the amount of $135,900.00

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
03/29/2023
City Council Hearing Date:
04/03/2023
Staff Contact:
Jamie Toennies, Grants Manager
Agenda Item Summary:
The purpose of this request is to create an energy efficiency plan. This plan will help the city understand and prioritize what investments need to be made to improve energy efficiency at city facilities. It will allow the city to take advantage of future grant opportunities to implement the recommendations and ultimately save on operating costs. This project will provide the city’s new Sustainability Coordinator valuable data and strategies to support their efforts as well. This funding is part of a national strategy to reduce total energy use of local governments and improve energy efficiency in the multiple sectors.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact Notes:
US Department of Energy. Fiscal Impact – We can collect indirect costs. No match required.

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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