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Cameron County Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Stimulus GrantRobert Lopez | February 18, 2011
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Overview
In 2009 the County was approached with an opportunity toapply for a Distributed Renewable Energy Technology StimulusGrant administered by the State Energy Conservation Office(SECO) on behalf of the US Department of Energy (USDOE). Thegrant required a 20% match from the County. The most favorableopportunity to meet and exceed the requirements of the grantwas to propose installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on theroofs of County facilities to harness energy received by the earthfrom the sun and generate electricity for those facilities.
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Recap of Key Dates
• Grant Application Submitted October 30, 2009
• Grant Awarded March 1, 2010
• SECO Contract Approved March 9, 2010
• RFQ Issued March 30, 2010
• RFQ Responses Due April 20, 2010
• Consultant Selected July 22, 2010
• McKinstry Contract ApprovedSeptember 9, 2010
• Construction Began November 9, 2010
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Construction Update: Harlingen Annex
AEP permit inspection complete Interconnect Agreement has been approved by
the County and submitted to AEP
AEP commissioning inspection requested Upon completion of commissioning inspection,
the system will go “live”
Monitoring system is currently being installed
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Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction
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Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction
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Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction
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Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction
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Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction
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Construction Update: San Benito Annex
Construction began 2/14/2011 A majority of the materials for this project have
been received Interconnect Agreement has been approved by
the County and submitted to AEP
Expected completion date is March 31, 2011
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Summary of Project Financials
Total Project Cost $2,141,658.00
Total Grant Amount Requested $1,713,326.40
20% Matching Funds Required $428,331.60
Potential AEP Utility Rebate $87,500.00
Net Out of Pocket to County $340,831.60