5.2.
Environmental Policy Board (EPB)
- Meeting Date:
- 09/21/2020
- By:
- Chris Anderson, Community Development
Information
Title:
Update on Water Efficiency Grant Program
Purpose/Background:
As the Environmental Policy Board (EPB) knows, the City was awarded $28,000 from the Metropolitan Council to implement a water efficiency grant program between January of 2020 and June 30, 2022. The City rolled out the grant program in May of 2020. To date, twenty-nine (29) households have participated in the program, with the majority of the upgrades focusing on smart irrigation controllers. There is still approximately $23,000 available for reimbursement through June of 2022. A summary of the program costs and reimbursements is attached.
It is anticipated that applications will slow down over the winter months. However, Staff will continue to periodically promote the program through the City's social media accounts and will ramp up promotion in the newsletter in the March/April and May/June editions.
It is anticipated that applications will slow down over the winter months. However, Staff will continue to periodically promote the program through the City's social media accounts and will ramp up promotion in the newsletter in the March/April and May/June editions.
Funding Source:
Per the grant agreement, the City had to contribute 25%, which is being provided through the City's Water Fund account. The remainder is being reimbursed by the Metropolitan Council.
Action:
No action necessary. This case is for informational purposes only.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Tim Gladhill | 09/17/2020 03:39 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Chris Anderson
- Started On:
- 09/17/2020 01:08 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/17/2020