Primary Department: Pollution Control Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by Pollution Control Services of a grant application submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000, with a required match of $3,000,000, for the FY26 New Technology Implementation Grant Program (NTIG).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is developing the Affordable Community Energy (ACE) program, a portfolio of County-owned community solar and battery storage projects. The planned seven sites in Harris County will provide at least a combined 40 MW of solar capacity and 15 MWh of battery storage. Development began at the first site in June 2026, with construction across the portfolio planned through 2030. The assets are expected to operate for at least 25 years. Harris County plans to partner with a retail electric provider (REP) to purchase electricity and offer a discounted power plan to up to 10,000 eligible County households.
The TCEQ NTIG provides funding to assist in implementing new technologies, such as battery storage, that reduce emissions of regulated pollutants. Funds will be used to cover a portion of battery storage costs for the ACE Program. Cost share will come from funds authorized by the Commi...
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