STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Environmental & Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: December 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 3, 7, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (Grant Award No. SE0000953, Assistance Listing No. 81.128) in the amount of $1,132,070.00 to upgrade five City facilities to energy efficient light emitting diode lighting for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026; (2) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,132,070.00 in the DOE EECBG Program BIL 2021 Grant Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,132,070.00 in the DOE EECBG Program BIL 2021 Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $1,132,070.00 - Financing: DOE EECBG Program BIL 2021 Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item will authorize the acceptance of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U.S. Department of Energy. The State and Community Energy Programs of the U.S. Department of Energy awarded the City a two-year grant with a project period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
This grant will be used to fund upgrades to the existing fluorescent light fixtures at five City facilities to reduce the City’s energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn helps achieve the Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) that was adopted by the City Council on May 27, 2020.
Energy Use Intensity benchmarking data from the Energy Star Portfolio Manager, and recommendations from energy audits performed by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) vendor were used to select five City-owned buildings as a priority for this project. Making these energy efficiency improvements will reduce the facilities’ energy consumption by approximately 131,820 Kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, based on the SECO audit report findings.
Procurement for the project will be through a formal City of Dallas Request for Proposal process. The project scope of services will include providing full turn-key services for a complete operational high-efficient lighting retrofits and controls to be located at the following facilities:
1. K.B. Polk Recreation Center, 6801 Roper Street, Dallas 75209
2. Martin Weiss Recreation Center, 1111 Martindale Avenue, Dallas 75211
3. Park in the Woods Recreation Center, 6801 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas 75249
4. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth Street, Dallas 75214
5. Skyline Library, 6006 Everglade Road, Dallas 75227
Fluorescent lighting fixtures are not only inefficient in terms of energy usage, but they also have a low lifespan and need to be replaced more frequently. Replacing the existing lighting fixtures with energy efficient light emitting diode lighting and lighting controls will reduce the current facility lighting energy consumption by approximately 50% to 60% and helps toward achieving the City’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by the year 2030 and by 100% by the year 2050.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 27, 2020, the City Council authorized the adoption of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan to reduce City of Dallas greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below 2015 levels by 2030 and 100% by 2050 to achieve carbon neutrality by Resolution No. 20-0827.
The Parks, Trails, and Environment Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on November 4, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13442862&GUID=A3D8A583-429B-442A-82FA-185180D7B3E6>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
DOE EECBG Program BIL 2021 Grant Fund |
$1,132,070.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
1 $ 120,950.00
2 $ 196,743.00
3 $ 170,215.00
7 $ 299,532.00
14 $ 344,629.00
Total $1,132,070.00
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