Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Projects (EECBG)
The $990,300 funding available to the City through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) will allow the City to expand existing programs, create new ones, and help establish an environmental sustainability framework in the community. The projects included in the EECBG application tie in well with current City plans and projects, the objectives of the Boca Raton Green Partners, and the State of Florida Energy Plan. The proposed projects provide the opportunity to expand activities in three areas: energy efficiency and energy reduction, development of alternative transportation, and public education.
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Budget |
Annual Saving |
Status |
Energy Retrofits of City Facilities:
To improve energy efficiency and significantly reduce energy costs at City facilities, the City will install energy management systems and air conditioning controls, office motion sensors, and lighting replacements at several City facilities including City Hall, Police Department, Library, Municipal Services, Community Centers, and Tennis Centers. |
$230,300 |
$72,000 |
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Projects
Project: Energy Retrofits of City Facilities.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period no formal action was taken. In-house staff are reviewing potential activities for this project.
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Retrofit of Illuminated Street Signs:
The City will convert fluorescent-based internally illuminated street name signs to light-emitting diodes (LED) street name signs in the downtown area of the City Boca Raton. This project includes the purchase and installation of four illuminated street signs at each of the 16 major intersections within the downtown area to replace existing signs. |
$100,000 |
$8,000 |
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Project: Retrofit of Illuminated Street Signs.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period no formal action was taken. In-house staff are reviewing the technical specifications and required certification information.
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Retrofit of Downtown Street Lighting:
The City will convert City-owned street lights to LED fixtures. This activity will replace approximately 1,000 incandescent street light bulbs, or "heads", with LED heads to improve energy efficiency. |
$250,000 |
$90,000 |
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Project: Retrofit of Downtown Street Lighting.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period no formal action was taken. In-house staff are reviewing potential activities for this project.
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Outdoor Lighting Retrofits:
The City will retrofit outdoor lighting to LED lighting at City buildings and facility parking lots. The project will retrofit approximately 320 existing fixtures. |
$80,000 |
$28,000 |
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Project: Outdoor Lighting Retrofits.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period no formal action was taken. In-house staff are reviewing potential activities for this project.
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Hybrid Vehicle Purchase:
The City will upgrade 10 light-duty vehicles of the City fleet to hybrid vehicles, using the grant funds to provide the difference between standard and hybrid vehicle costs at approximately $8,000 per vehicle. |
$80,000 |
$8,000 |
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Project: Hybrid Vehicle Purchase.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period no formal action was taken. In-house staff have reviewed the procurement requirements of the granting agency in conjuction with the City's procurement policies.
A spreadsheet of potential vehicle replacements will be prepared for review and discussion during the next quarter.
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Incentive Programs – Reduction of Single-Occupancy Vehicles:
This activity will expand the City’s existing Transportation Management Initiative (TMI) to encourage carpools and alternative transportation which will reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles in the City, particularly during peak traffic periods. |
$50,000 |
N/A |
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Project: Incentive Programs – Reduction of Single-Occupancy Vehicles.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period no formal action was taken. In-house staff are reviewing potential activities for this project.
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Demonstration Park:
Public awareness of and education on environmental issues and energy efficiency is a critical component of community environmental sustainability. The City will use an existing City park facility to create a demonstration park, an environment where residents can learn about energy efficiency and environmental protection by observing first-hand energy-efficient fixtures, lighting and alternative energy installations, as well as low flow water fixtures, solar recyclable compactors, furniture/fencing made from recycled material, and other energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products and services. |
$200,000 |
N/A |
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Project: Demonstration Park.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period Municipal Services held several planning meetings with in-house staff to identify key elements for the demonstration park. A proposal has been drafted which is under review.
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