Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Renewable Energy and Grid Resiliency Program. The Renewable Energy and Grid Resiliency Program is accepting applications for funding to deploy renewable energy technologies and implement energy efficiency improvements. If awarded, the funding will be used to construct a roof-top solar array at the Fran Ryan Center.
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) is accepting grant applications for the Renewable Energy and Grid Resiliency Program. The grant offers assistance to agencies to complete small scale and micro renewable energy projects that contribute to the use of non-depletable sources of energy. The application requires an ASHRAE level II energy audit. Ameresco, Inc. will complete the energy audit under an existing contract for grant application assistance, per Ordinance 2095-2023.
Grant applications are due June 28, 2024. The notification of grant awards is expected in the fall of 2024. The award is expected to be between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00 and will require a 10% match. If awarded, the installation of the roof-top solar array at the Fran Ryan Center will reduce energy use by at least 15% compared to the projected use.
Principal Parties:
Ohio Department of Development - Office of Energy and Environment
77 South High Street, 29th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Lydia Mihalik, (800) 848-1300
Contract Compliance Number: 006219
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: N/A (State of Ohio Agency)
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is being requested to meet the application deadline of June 28, 2024.
Benefits to the Public: The installation of a solar array will reduce the amount of energy us...
Click here for full text