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ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT AWARD FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYCITY COUNCILNovember 19, 2024Riverside Public Utilities RiversideCA.gov2
1. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program is a grant program funded by the Department of Energy (DOE)2. The grant is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes to implement strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency3. The City submitted its grant application on May 29, 2024 and awarded on October 1, 20244. The amount allocated and to be awarded to the City is $325,070 – must be spent within 2 yearsBACKGROUND1 2 11/7/2024
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1. Blueprint model #1 - Energy Planning was selected and will fund: a. Stakeholder engagement b. Development of energy usage baselines and forecastsc. Visioning for the City’s energy futured. Development of a comprehensive energy plan2. The final work products will be presented to the Board and CouncilDISCUSSION RiversideCA.gov4
1. High level baseline energy use from electricity, natural gas, and transportation fuels (gasoline and diesel), 2. Greenhouse gas emissions from each energy sector a. In coordination with the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Planb. Energy scenarios based on various levels of technology and policy adoption3. Needs assessmentfor the electric utility and community4. Recommended actions and programs 5. Next steps proposalfor Board and City CouncilFINAL PRODUCTS3 4 11/7/2024
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1. Staff will meet with DOE grant administrators to finalize the Assistance Agreement2. A Request for Proposal (RFP)will be developed and published for services to study the City’s energy data and forecast anticipated electric load impacts3. Outreach and education with public workshops 4. All reporting requirements - per the DOEGRANT ADMINISTRATION RiversideCA.gov6
Strategic Priority 2 – Community Well-BeingStrategic Priority 4 – Environmental StewardshipStrategic Priority 6 – Infrastructure, Mobility, & ConnectivityCross-Cutting ThreadsSTRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENTCommunity Trust Equity
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Sustainability & Resiliency
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That the City Council:1. Approve accepting funds of $325,070 from the Department of Energy to develop and design a comprehensive energy and electrification programs plan; 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and instruments necessary to participate and take all necessary actions required or advisable to implement, administer and carry out the responsibilities under the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, including but not limited to a Recipient Agreement, as applicable, including making minor and non-substantive changes, as well as to execute future extensions and amendments under substantially similar terms and conditions; and3. By at least five affirmative votes, and upon appropriation award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $325,070 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Project revenue and expenditure accounts to be established by the Finance Department.RECOMMENDATIONS7