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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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): T2: Make County buildings more energy efficient.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/24/2023 |
23-1412 |
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit a grant pre-application to the U.S. Department of Energy in the amount of $1,636,340, with no required match, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. |
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4/25/2023 |
23-2360 |
Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Energy for grant funds in the amount of $1,636,340, with no required match, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. |
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10/10/2023 |
23-5685
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Energy grant funds in the amount of $1,636,340, with no required match, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). |
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lisa Lin, Director of Sustainability, Office of County Administration
Attachments (if applicable): Assistance Agreement