HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-164 EECBG grant application approval
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-164
Meeting Date August 3, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to approve submittal of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application to provide energy efficiency incentives for local housing
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$650,000
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Application deadline: August 21, 2023
Information Systems
Economic Development
Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Department of Energy has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive Program. This nationally competitive
grant can fund a wide variety of projects that “lower energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce overall energy use.”
In order to apply, submittal of a concept paper was first required and based upon this concept, applicants are either encouraged or discouraged from submitting a full application. The
City of McCall has been encouraged to apply for the grant funding based upon a project concept that would encourage property owners to provide long-term housing for McCall’s workforce
by providing financial incentives (up to $35,000 per unit) to complete onsite energy generation and/or significant energy efficiency improvements. Fifteen to twenty (15-20) dwelling
units would be identified for the project through the existing McCall Local Housing Incentive Program, which requires units to be deed and/or lease restricted for long-term residential
use by McCall area employees. The grant request would also include $50,000 for project coordination and community outreach. The total grant request is $650,000 and no local match is
required or proposed.
More information about the EECBG program can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program-competitive-funding-announcement
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submittal of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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