Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Tenino to Support Implementation of the 2025 "Energize Thurston" Heat Pump Group Purchase Campaign
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Tenino to support implementation of the 2025 "Energize Thurston" heat pump group purchase campaign.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Tenino to support implementation of the 2025 "Energize Thurston" heat pump group purchase campaign.
Staff Contact:
Dominic Jones, Building Decarbonization Program Manager, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8347
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Energize Thurston
Energize Thurston is a regional heat pump group purchase program that makes it faster, easier, and more affordable for Thurston County residents to purchase and install energy-efficient heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (HPWH). Energize Thurston will reduce upfront costs through a group purchase discount provided by competitively selected installers and application of all available rebates as a time-of-sale discount. The campaign will offer two participant pathways:
* Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Pathway: will provide fully subsidized equipment installations for low-income households (<80% area median income; AMI) and partially subsidized installations for moderate-income households (=80% but <120% AMI).
* Self-Funded Pathway: will provide a group purchase discount, free educational workshops, guidance on relevant incentives and financing, streamlined installation, and customer support available to all households in Thurston County.
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