Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) May 19, 2009 Environmental Protection Division.

Energy Efficiency & Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block GrantConservation Block Grant

(EECBG)(EECBG)

Energy Efficiency & Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block GrantConservation Block Grant

(EECBG)(EECBG)

May 19, 2009Environmental Protection Division

Presentation OutlinePresentation OutlinePresentation OutlinePresentation Outline

• Background on grant

• Recommended Projects

• Recommended Strategy

• Action Requested





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• Recommended ProjectsRecommended Projects

• Recommended Strategy Recommended Strategy

• Action RequestedAction Requested






BackgroundBackgroundBackgroundBackground

• Purpose– Reduce fossil fuel emissions; – Reduce the total energy use of the

eligible entities; – Improve energy efficiency in the

transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors; and

– Create and retain jobs.

• Purpose– Reduce fossil fuel emissions; – Reduce the total energy use of the

eligible entities; – Improve energy efficiency in the

transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors; and

– Create and retain jobs.


$3.2 Billion total

$2.7 B via formula

– $7,522,900 for Orange County

$400 M via competitive grants

$3.2 Billion total

$2.7 B via formula

– $7,522,900 for Orange County

$400 M via competitive grants

Funding

Funds committed within 18 months, expended with 36 months

BackgroundBackground


•Energy Efficiency•New jobs & retained jobs•Accelerated deployment•Improved air quality & health indicators•Coordination across jurisdictions•Increased energy security•Leveraging of resources•Transform markets

•Energy Efficiency•New jobs & retained jobs•Accelerated deployment•Improved air quality & health indicators•Coordination across jurisdictions•Increased energy security•Leveraging of resources•Transform markets

Important Outcomes


• Background on grantBackground on grant









Recommended ProjectsRecommended ProjectsRecommended ProjectsRecommended Projects

• Community Projects

• Transportation Projects

• Energy Efficiency in County Buildings

• Capture of Methane

• Administrative Costs

• Community Projects

• Transportation Projects

• Energy Efficiency in County Buildings

• Capture of Methane

• Administrative Costs


•Launching Community-wide Climate Change Program

•More Efficient Lighting at County Ballfields

•Community Incentive Programs

•Waste Reduction Plan – Class III & C&D

•Photovoltaic at Cooperative Extension

•Science Center- energy efficient A/C

•Launching Community-wide Climate Change Program

•More Efficient Lighting at County Ballfields

•Community Incentive Programs

•Waste Reduction Plan – Class III & C&D

•Photovoltaic at Cooperative Extension

•Science Center- energy efficient A/C

Community Projects - $2,522,900


•Upgrade remainder of traffic signals to LED

– 100% “green” traffic lights

– LED saves energy and labor costs

•Upgrade remainder of traffic signals to LED

– 100% “green” traffic lights

– LED saves energy and labor costs

Transportation Projects - $1M


•Energy Efficiency & LED lighting retrofits in County Buildings

– OCCC– Corrections– Cooperative Extension– RCC Building

•Software monitoring

•Energy Efficiency & LED lighting retrofits in County Buildings

– OCCC– Corrections– Cooperative Extension– RCC Building

•Software monitoring

Energy Efficiency - $3M


Biogas Project at County WW Treatment Plant• Capture methane gas for energy• Install grease receiving station• Cogeneration system - electricity on-site• Cost savings to pay for project

Biogas Project at County WW Treatment Plant• Capture methane gas for energy• Install grease receiving station• Cogeneration system - electricity on-site• Cost savings to pay for project

Capture of Methane Project - $.5M


Max allowable ~$750,000 over 3 years

•Make sure we have resources in place to meet timetables

Max allowable ~$750,000 over 3 years

•Make sure we have resources in place to meet timetables

Administrative Costs











Recommended StrategyRecommended StrategyRecommended StrategyRecommended Strategy

Two Options:1. Request $250,000 to develop EECS2. Submit EECS and if approved, obtain

50% of allocation.

Due by June 25, 2009

Two Options:1. Request $250,000 to develop EECS2. Submit EECS and if approved, obtain

50% of allocation.

Due by June 25, 2009

Submittal requires an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS)




• Recommended StrategyRecommended Strategy




• Recommended StrategyRecommended Strategy



Action Requested Action Requested

Approval of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) and Project List and Authorize the Environmental Protection Manager to submit the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Application.

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EnvironmentalProtectionDivision

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407.836.1400FAX 407.836.1499

800 Mercy DriveOrlando, Florida 32808

407.836.1400FAX 407.836.1499

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