Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Puget Sound Energy Residential Decarbonization Grants Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing an with Puget Sound Energy for the Puget Sound Energy Residential Decarbonization Grants Program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Puget Sound Energy Residential Decarbonization Grants Program.
Staff Contact:
Dominic Jones, Building Decarbonization Program Manager, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8347
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Residential Decarbonization Grants Program
The PSE Residential Decarbonization Grants Program leverages funds from Washington State's Climate Commitment Act to help local organizations replace natural gas equipment with energy-efficient electric alternatives. This program specifically supports organizations that serve vulnerable populations by covering the costs of sustainable energy upgrades to make them more accessible to our community.
Eligible projects must be focused on decarbonization for single- and multi-family residences via:
* Installation of heat pump systems for space heating and cooling;
* Heat pump water heater installations; or
* Related electrification work
The City of Olympia was awarded $350,000 of PSE Decarbonization Grant Funding to provide heat pump space conditioning and heat pump water heating retrofits in up to 10 affordable rental units with existing natural gas equipment through the Safe Housing and Rental Efficiency (SHARE) Accelerator Program.
Safe Housing and Rental Efficiency (SHARE) Accelerator
The Safe Housing and Rental Efficiency (SHARE) Accelerator is a voluntary City of Olympia pilot program, developed through a partnership with Olympia Community Solar (OCS). The program...
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