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AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)
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State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)
ARRA Funding Update
March 10, 2010
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SECO ARRA PROGRAMS
SECO ARRA PROGRAMS
State Energy Program
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
Energy Assurance Program
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STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
SECO: $218,782,000
Status• DOE approved SECO’s application on July 10, 2009
• Request for Applications issued in the Fall of 2009 and Spring 2010
Program Areas• Building Efficiency and Retrofit Program
• Transportation Efficiency Program
• Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Program
• Energy Sector Training Centers
• Public Education and Outreach
Legal Authority• Federal Regulations: 10 CFR, Part 420
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
Building Efficiency and Retrofit Program
• $134.8 million competitive revolving loan program for governmental entities
• $10 Million
• 2% Interest
• 10-year payback
• Round I Request for Applications closed ($94 million)o Applications are under technical evaluation
• Round II Request for applications issued on March 5, 2010 ($41 million)
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STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
Transportation Efficiency Program
• $17 million competitive grant program for governmental entities
• 20% match required
• Awards Issued in Two Areaso Traffic Signal Project ($6 million)
Signal Synchronization Signal light replacement with LEDs
16 awards
o Alternative Fuels ($11 million) Incremental costs for vehicle purchases Refueling infrastructure (Equipment only)
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STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Program
• $52 million competitive grant program for governmental entities
• 20% match required
• National Environmental Policy Acto 17 projects are still under DOE NEPA review
• Awards Issued to Date:o 32 received NEPA approval and awards were made
($32 million) Rooftop installations
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STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
Energy Sector Training Centers
• $6 million competitive grant program for Community Colleges/Technical Institutes
• Provide funding for equipment to train workers in energy efficiency and renewable energy fields
• Request for Applications closes March 19, 2010
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STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
Public Education and Outreach
• $5 million
• Statewide consumer education campaign
• Promotion of current programs
• Web based applicationso Interactive resources
Efficiency toolsTexas-based calculators
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS
TEXAS TOTAL: $208,759,900
Entitlement Cities and Counties: $163,121,800(Cities over 35,000/Counties over 200,000 receiving a direct allocation)
SECO:
$45,638,100(Cities under 35,000/Counties under 200,000)
Status• DOE approved SECO’s application on September 14, 2009
Legal Authority• Federal Law: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007,
Subtitle E, Sections 541-548
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS
Texas Program:
SECO will redistribute its $45,638,100, less administrative costs, to non-entitlement cities and counties in Texas (1,127 cities and 244 counties) based on population.
Eligible Entities: 1,371 cities (1,127) and counties (244)Participating Entities: 1,070 cities (867) and counties (228)
Use of Funds:•Building energy audits and retrofits
•Installation of distributed energy technologies including combined heat and power and district heating and cooling systems
•Installation of energy-efficient traffic signals and street lighting
•Installation of renewable energy generation technologies on government buildings
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS
Process
• Cities/Counties had to submit a Notification of Intent accepting or declining funds
• Cities/Counties participating in the program had to pass and submit their resolutions officially accepting ARRA funds
• Cities/Counties participating had to submit a project application to SECO Stimulus (due on January 15, 2010)
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ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
SECO: $23,341,000
Status• DOE approved Texas’ application December 11, 2009
Legal Authority• Federal Code: Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title I, Subtitle B,
Section 124 (42 USC 15821)
ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
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ELIGIBLE APPLIANCES IN TEXAS
• Air Source Heat pumps• Central Air Conditioners
• Clothes Washers
• Dishwashers
• Freezers
• Hot Water Heaters• Refrigerators
• Room Air Conditioners
ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCE REBATE ROGRAM
• Texas residential consumers are eligible
• Eligible appliances purchased at a Texas retail locationor through a Texas contractor
• Purchase dates April 16-25, 2010
• Reservations taken beginning April 5, 2010
• 60 days to submit rebate forms
• Sign up for e-mail updates: www.secostimulus.org/rebate
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ENERGY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
SECO: $2,432,068
Status• DOE approved SECO’s application on August 11,
2009
• Project Management Plan submitted to DOE October 11, 2009
• Interagency agreements between the Comptroller's Office and the Texas Public Utility Commission and Railroad Commission were executed on November 4, 2009
• Workforce Development Plan to DOE November 11, 2009
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• Provide funding to update the Energy and Utilities portion of the State of Texas Emergency Management Plan (EMP)
• SECO contracted with the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas
• Incorporate response actions for new energy portfolios (renewables and biofuels) and Smart Grid applications
• Strengthen and expand State and local government energy assurance planning and resiliency efforts
ENERGY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
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RESOURCES
SECO Stimulus Webpage
www.secostimulus.org
Comptroller Texas Recovery Webpage
www.window.state.tx.us/recovery/
Thank You
Lisa Elledge
Stimulus Program Manager
512- 463-7392
www.SECOstimulus.org18
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