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There are five basic areas of acceptable projects, Energy and Water, Energy Efficiency,
Project Financing, Renewable Energy Backup Systems, and Transportation.
Energy and Water
Preference will be given to projects that significantly save both energy and water. Water
conservation that results in reduced pumping energy or wasted hot water would be
considered in this category. Projects could include flow restriction, irrigation control, and
landscaping retrofits. Projects at water and wastewater facilities, such as motors, lights,
process or process control would be considered as Energy Efficiency projects
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency projects may be regular building energy conservation projects or
municipal infrastructure. Projects may include features such as lighting, weatherization,
pumping equipment, heating or cooling equipment, or control of the equipment. The
project may propose the revitalization of downtown buildings through the use of energy
efficiency measures.
Energy Project Financing
Applicants may request funding to establish financial incentive programs to provide
energy efficiency financing. These programs may utilize utility or municipal on-bill
payment of loans to reduce financial barriers to energy efficiency investment.
Renewable Energy-based Backup Power Systems
Applications may be submitted for Renewable Energy Systems used to provide
Emergency Backup Power for emergency preparedness applications. The intent is to
improve the functionality of emergency programs (fire, police, sheriff, ambulance, etc.)
while combined with the use of renewable energy.
Transportation
Eligible transportation projects should fall under one of the following categories:
A. Lights – LED-based (or more efficient) traffic signaling for reduced energy use and reduced light pollution
B. Traffic control systems for synchronization and traffic sensing controls. The purpose is to reduce idling energy use and reduce air pollution.
C. Bike lanes on existing roadways. This may include striping, signage, controls, and
community education on the use of the new features. New bike lanes that require moving earth are not eligible.
D. Creating video conferencing facilities to reduce travel to meetings.
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