HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.104.2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH THE RENEWABLE
ENERGY MITIGATION PROGRAM
Resolution#I0/--2016
WHEREAS, on December 26,2000,the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners approved
Ordinance No. 8 Adopting the Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code,and
WHEREAS,the Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code allows that funds collected through the
Renewable Energy Mitigation Program(REMP)be spent in accordance with a resolution passed by the
Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners,and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on July 21,2016,the Board of Directors of the Community Office for
Resource Efficiency(CORE)approved the REMP spending proposals described herein,and
WHEREAS,the spending proposals meet the screening criteria and demonstrate broad community benefit
by directly reducing greenhouse gas emissions,improving energy efficiency,leveraging cost-effective
public and private investments,supporting affordable housing,providing public visibility and educational
value on energy and climate protection,and presenting unique opportunities to deploy new technologies
in renewable energy generation and/or green design.
Section 1:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
PITKIN COUNTY,COLORADO that the Community Office for Resource Efficiency(CORE)is
authorized to negotiate and secure contracts and manage the installation and/or implementation of the
following projects and programs:
I. Projects supported by CORE Board of Directors for funding from REMP
2016 Randy Udall Energy Pioneer Grants:
Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley Envelope improvements,continuous insulation $125,000.00
Pitkin County Landfill 102 KW PV at PitCo landfill for 100%offset *TBD
Pitkin County Public Works Public works-90KW PV- 100%offset *TBD
Pitkin County Sheriff PitCo sheriff facility remodel *TBD
Pitkin County Total: *$230,500
TOSV-Brush Creek Employee housing renovation—24 units $50,000.00
TOSV-Palisades Employee housing-Envelope and controls retrofit $50,000.00
Two Rivers Community School Solatubes for classrooms $20,000.00
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WE-cycle Solar charging for 46 We-Cycle stations $23,000.00
$498,500.00
I. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ROARING FORK VALLEY-ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS,
CONTINUOUS INSULATION
Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley is a local affiliate of the global non-profit dedicated to
building homes,communities and hope. This request is to support adding rigid foam insulation to their
new steel building,located in Glenwood Springs. Thousands of local community members visit the
ReStore on an annual basis.Information on these upgrades will be made available to our customers to
further educate them on the energy saved by implementing such improvements
Total Project Cost: $250,000 Amount requested: $125,000 Approved Funding: $125,000
Annual Energy Savings: 1,793,256 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 3,626 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $35
2. PITKIN COUNTY LANDFILL- 102 KW PV AT PITCO LANDFILL FOR 100% OFFSET
Pitkin County believes that it can be a leader in the community and show it's efforts by having solar
arrays offset it's electrical consumption,at a location where materials from the public are reused and
recycled. This proposal seeks funding to build two solar arrays on existing buildings for a total of
102KW,at the landfill site located at 32046 HWY 82.This system would offset 100%of the site's
electrical energy usage.
Total Project Cost: $265,000 Amount requested: $132,500 Approved Funding: TBD
Annual Energy Savings: 582,964 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 2,883 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $46
3. PITKIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS-PUBLIC WORKS-90KW PV- 100% OFFSET
As public servants,Pitkin County works in the public trust to ensure quality of life and experience in
Pitkin County for present and future generations. This proposal seeks funding to build a 90KW solar PV
array at the Public Works facility located at 76 Service Center Road,in Aspen. This system would offset
100%of the building's electrical energy usage.
Total Project Cost: $225,000 Amount requested: $112,500 Approved Funding:TBD
Annual Energy Savings: 514,380 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 2,544 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $22
4. PITKIN COUNTY SHERIFF-PITCO SHERIFF FACILITY REMODEL
The Pitkin County Sheriff's facility remodel aims to allow"Pitkin County to Lead By Example with the
new/renovated facilities,and create a model energy efficient facility".This proposal seeks funding to
improve the thermal envelope(insulation,air sealing and windows)—50%above new code minimum
levels,and specify a highly efficient"Variable Refrigerant Flow"(heat pump)HVAC system.
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Total Project Cost: $24,500,000 Amount requested: $306,750 Approved Funding: TBD
Annual Energy Savings: 1,170,525 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 1,292 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $33
TOTAL AMOUNT GRANTED TO PITKIN COUNTY$230,500
5. TOSV-BRUSH CREEK-EMPLOYEE HOUSING RENOVATION—24 UNITS
The Town of Snowmass Village's Brush Creek project provides affordable employee housing in this cost-
prohibitive market.This proposal seeks funding to upgrade the existing building envelope with upgraded
insulation, air sealing,ventilation fans and programmable thermostats.This project would also add new
high-efficiency boilers and indirect water heating equipment.
Total Project Cost: $1,400,000 Amount requested:$100,000 Approved Funding: $50,000
Annual Energy Savings: 539,871 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 573 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $87
6. TOSV-PALISADES-EMPLOYEE HOUSING-ENVELOPE AND CONTROLS RETROFIT
The Town of Snowmass Village's Palisades project provides affordable employee housing in this cost-
prohibitive market. This proposal seeks funding to upgrade the existing building envelope with new
windows, insulation and air sealing. This project would also add new programmable thermostat controls.
Total Project Cost: $1,800,000 Amount requested: $100,000 Approved Funding: $50,000
Annual Energy Savings: 327,566 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 1,620 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $31
7. TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY SCHOOL- SOLATUBES FOR CLASSROOMS
Two Rivers Community School is a K-8 public Charter School in Glenwood Springs with 210 students.
Their plan is to accommodate up to 400 students within four years. This proposal seeks funding to
support a Solatube project,which is an innovative way to bring daylighting to interior classrooms.
Estimated energy savings considers the turn-down of existing lighting when daylight is available. Total
project Cost includes the rooftop classroom,which was not recommended for funding. The recommended
project scope(solatubes)project cost is$95,062.
Total Project Cost: $434,588 Amount requested: $200,000 Approved Funding: $20,000
Annual Energy Savings: 10,919 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 22.5 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $889
8. WE-CYCLE-SOLAR CHARGING FOR 46 WE-CYCLE STATIONS
Founded in 2010, WE-cycle's mission is to provide easily accessible and affordable shared bicycles to be
used for in and around town transportation and as a seamless first/last mile connection to other
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transportation options. This proposal seeks funding to help introduce service to the Basalt area with 23
stations(7 hub)and add 4 Satellite Stations to the Aspen System.Funds would be used to add solar
charging capability to 100%of We-Cycle stations.
Total Project Cost: $405,000 Amount requested: $75,000 Approved Funding: $23,000
Annual Energy Savings: 12,287 kBTU
Lifecycle Carbon Savings: 16 MtCO2e Approved Grant Cost per MtCO2e: $1,437
II. Programs supported by CORE Board of Directors for funding from REMP:
• Community Grants (existing program, no new funding requested)
Community Grants aim to support a broad spectrum of environmental and energy projects
with tangible results for the Roaring Fork Valley. The aims of Community Grants are to
reduce energy consumption, reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, offset greenhouse
gases, promote the use of renewable energy, educate the community on energy issues, and
develop more sustainable energy. technologies. Community Grants range from $1,000 —
$10,000 and are awarded at the discretion of CORE's Executive Director.
• Design Assistance Grants (existing program, no new funding requested)
The Design Assistance Grant is made available to aid commercial and institutional
development projects in implementing integrative efficient design. These grants serve the
purpose of promoting new technology and innovation during the design phase of new
building construction. These grants are also awarded on approval from CORE's Executive
Director.
• REACH Grant Program (existing program, $50,000 requested)
The REACH Grant Program was developed with input from the Pitkin County Health and
Human Services Department, recognizing that while rebates incent many to implement
energy efficiency improvements,there are also many homeowners who can't afford do any
efficiency work on their homes. To serve those households,we created a grant program
offered to households whose incomes are below 80%AMI (Area Median Income).
• Net Zero Homes Grant Program (existing program, $80,000 requested)
The Net Zero Homes Grant was started in 2016 and has seen solid participation. Applicants
for the remainder of 2016 will be placed on a wait list, as all funds for this year have been
committed. This program provides design advising services, and a tiered grant, up to $8,000
for a"net zero"energy use home, and is based on a final HERS rating.As HERS ratings are
submitted, grant amounts may be lowered, so additional funding could be made available.
• Energy Smart Program (existing program, $535,000 Requested)
• Energy Smart Program (existing program) $535,000
Residential
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Assessments $ 60,000
Quick Fix Items $1 5,000
Residential Rebates $120,000
Commercial Rebates $150,000
Renewable Energy Rebates $190,000
CORE's Energy Smart program continues to grow at a steady pace. This year we are
proposing to include Big Buildings, Commercial and Residential under this one program
category. Typically, the commercial sector represents approximately 50% of the energy
consumption in buildings. CORE continues to offer incentives to the commercial sector and
partners with City of Aspen Utilities and Holy Cross Energy to expand these efforts. With the
Big Buildings program, we are able to help leverage the impact of our resources by offering
larger rebates to owners of large buildings, which include public and private buildings and
multifamily complexes. This program enables CORE to work directly with building owners
and operators to help them move ahead with big energy savings projects. Funds will also be
used to target multi-family unit complexes since many have sought out our services and we
would like to be able to incent them to invest in a complete building retrofit for the greatest
efficiency gains.
• Program Administration— $190,000
CORE staff administers all of the programs that CORE delivers. These funds support
administration, accounting, and marketing.
• Program Delivery- $650,000
Funds for program delivery includes costs associated with assessment including assignment,
review, coaching, rebates, energy savings analysis, and reporting.
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John El aunty Attorney Jon Peacock,County Manager
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