Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
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Type of Request: Transmittal
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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 10%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration providing an update on the Notice of Amended Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Solar for All, including updated Terms and Conditions for the program, with the total grant amount of $249.7 million remaining unchanged.
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Background and Discussion:
Following the Notice of Award received on July 15, 2024, Harris County, as the lead for the Texas Solar for All Coalition, has been working with the EPA to finalize the program's workplan and budget for the five-year grant period, previously under a 2% drawdown limit condition. Harris County has now met the requirements to receive the Notice of Amended Award, which lifts the 2% spending limit and includes the EPA's final Terms and Conditions for the program.
Expected Impact:
The Notice of Amended Award removes the 2% spending limit on the total grant budget, enabling the Texas Solar for All Coalition to advance program implementation and allow coalition members to move forward with their work.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Q: Encourage residents, businesses, and public entities to significantly reduce their ...
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