Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: June 17, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Tanya Wilson, AICP, Director, Planning, Environmental, and Development Services Department
CONTACT: Mitchell Glasser, Manager
PHONE: 407-836-5190
DIVISION: Housing and Community Development Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Energy Improvement Rebate Program (EIRP) Agreement by and between Duke Energy Florida, LLC and Orange County, Florida regarding rebates for energy efficient repairs performed under the State Housing Initiative Partnership Housing Rehabilitation program within the Duke Energy service area. All Districts. (Housing and Community Development Division)
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PROJECT: Energy Improvement Rebate Program Duke Energy Florida, LLC
PURPOSE: On April 23, 2024, the Board approved the 2024-2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for housing programs and activities funded through the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program. The LHAP utilizes SHIP funds to support the Housing Rehabilitation program which provides home repairs for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. Repairs include life, health, safety, and energy efficiency-related repairs.
Duke Energy offers a weatherization and energy efficiency improvement rebate program to low-income customers within the Duke Energy service area for the repair or replacement of energy efficient items such as insulation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot water heaters, and refrigerators. The Housing and Community Development Division, through its SHIP Housing Rehabilitation program, will partner with Duke Energy to receive rebates for eligible repairs performed within the Duke Energy service area. The revenue generated from the rebate program will be used to further increase the number of homes assisted with life, health, and safety related repairs, thereby improving living conditions and maintaining the affordable housing stock. The term of the program is for five, consecutive one-year terms and is estimated to provide approximately $15,000 per year, for a total amount of $75,000.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed the agreement as to form.
BUDGET: N/A