Item 4CITEM 4C
Resolution No. 11-007, authorizing and endorsing the application for the WaterSMART “Water and Energy Efficiency Grant”
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 11-007, authorizing and endorsing the application for the WaterSMART “Water and Energy Efficiency Grant”
Water Conservation Program
New for FY 2011
$50,000 budgeted in FY 2011
Irrigation Audit/Repair Program
Allows participants who make repairs to acquire up to $200 utility bill credit
Increases water efficency
Reduces water consumption
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Purpose:
Apply for matching funds to support a water conservation program
Reach out to community by offering free irrigation evaluation and rebate program
Strive to reach water conservation goal:
190 gallons per person per day by 2015
2010 average - 351 gallons per person per day in
Reduce peaking charges: Currently about 25% of total annual wholesale water cost
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Financial Impact of Peaking Charge:
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Proposed project cost: $269,601
* Budgeted
Questions?