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20.

Meeting Date:	05/05/2009
Submitted For:	Joe Latteo	Submitted By:	Nancy Heath, Commissioner Pct. #4
Department:	Commissioner Pct. #4

Agenda Item

Hear presentation from Facilities Department and take appropriate action on possible applications for the Energy Efficiency and Block Grant Program (EECBG).

Background

As part of the federal government stimulus package, $209 million has been allocated to Texas cities, counties and Indian tribes to promote energy efficiency and conservation. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) provides grants to U.S. local governments, states, territories, and Indian tribes, to fund projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and that improve in energy efficiency. Williamson County was allocated $611,600 through program formulas that used population data from the 2007 U.S. Census. The purpose of the Program is to assist eligible entities in 1. Implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and maximizes benefits for local and regional communities; 2. Reduces the total energy use of the eligible entities; and 3. Improves energy efficiency in the transportation sector, building sector, or other appropriate sectors. Deadline for grant applications are June 25, 2009 at 5:00 PM.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

Attachments
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Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	04/30/2009 11:28 AM
Form Started By: nheath		Started On: 04/30/2009 11:16 AM
Final Approval Date: 04/30/2009