Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): EECBG_CLMT
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2026, for the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program is a formula grant designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to cut carbon emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.
Expected Impact:
The grant extension would allow Harris County to continue spending down the allocated grant funds towards projects that help advance energy efficiency and resource efficiency initiatives in Harris County through September 30, 2026. A majority of projects are contracted and in progress. Activities include building efficiency for county facilities, community energy planning, energy infrastructure for resilience, composting pilot, Safe Routes to School plan, and solar-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Alternative Options:
To not approve the no-cost grant extension.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
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