Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Carrie Black, Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer
CONTACT: Carrie Black
PHONE: 407-836-7389
DIVISION: Sustainability and Resilience Office
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Assistance Agreement Award No. DE-SE0000366 for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program by and between the United States Department of Energy and Orange County, Florida in the amount of $807,430, and authorization for the Mayor or designee to execute any necessary modifications, amendments, and extensions to this agreement. All Districts. (Sustainability and Resilience Office)
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PURPOSE: The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, a program of the United States Department of Energy (DOE), is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. Formula funding for counties based on population size led to Orange County being allocated $807,430 in funding. Orange County submitted its application for this program to utilize the allocated funding to conduct energy audits on public facilities, which will assist with identifying energy efficiency improvements. The application was reviewed and given a conditional award, serving to obligate DOE’s commitment to funding the project, but is not a fully funded award. This conditional award is dependent upon successful completion of negotiations. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for additional information.
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