04-23 Resolution No. 12200RESOLUTION NO. 12200
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT VOUCHER REBATE, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT IF THE PROJECT IS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY (DOE).
WHEREAS, as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the EECBG program
was created and cities with a specific minimum population requirement were awarded
grants/vouchers of a set value, and;
WHEREAS, this program is designed to assist states, local governments, and
tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and to
improve energy efficiency, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield was awarded $76,260 from the federal
government as a part of the EECBG Program, and;
WHEREAS, staff are electing to use the award by submitting a voucher rebate
application to fund several lighting upgrade projects in municipal buildings, which will
result in increased energy efficiency and reduced electricity bills,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, that the City of Richfield is authorized and directed to submit the
application for the EECBG program equipment voucher rebate, and staff are authorized
to execute an agreement if the project is approved by the DOE.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
April, 2024.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelly Wynn, Interim City Clerk