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Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County for the City to receive an amount not to exceed $31,593,683 for participation in the Solar for All Program, as administered by Harris County through a grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for the term of March 27, 2025, through the grant period ending August 31, 2029. Funding: $31,593,683 has been allocated starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. No match is required from the City.
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Austin Energy
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 has been allocated starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. No match is required from the City.
Prior Council Action:
October 24, 2024- Council approved an ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and add three full-time equivalent grant positions to implement the Solar for All residential-serving community and residential rooftop solar program
For More Information:
Richard G?nec?, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy, (512)-322-6327; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512)- 482-5386; Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
February 10, 2025 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 10-0 vote with Chair Tuttle absent.
February 18, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
On December 17, 2024, Harris County received a subrecipient agreement from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for The Texas Solar for All Coalition. Harris County has asked for subrecipient acceptance during the next meetings of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Austin Energy, as a coalition member and as a subrecipient, will be required to execute an interlocal agreement with Ha...
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