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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Clean Energy PolicyQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Energy Efficient Land Use Planning
Activity Description:
One of the primary strategies in the City's Climate Action Plan for reducing the community's carbon output is to reduce total automobile trips. One key method of accomplishing
this goal is reflected in the eligible activities of the EECBG program: Implement zoning guidelines or requirements that promote energy efficient development.The City will utilize
the EECBG funds to adopt urban village plan(s) during the funding period. Urban villages are compact developments that provide opportunities for living, working, and
recreation in close proximity in a high-density housing environment. These areas should be served by mass transit, ample sidewalks, bike lanes and trail connections to other
parts of the city to encourages travel by foot, bicycle or bus instead of by automobile. This type of development promotes more efficient use of land that is already serviced by
existing infrastructure, reducing the need for additional services outside of the City limits and protecting forested and agricultural land. Development of these urban villages is
the primary Comprehensive Plan strategy for managing anticipated population growth within the City of Bellingham.LEED-ND criteria (drafted by the U.S. Green Building
Council) will be used to measure whether the proposed urban village(s) achieve the intended energy efficiency and sustainability goals. The LEED-ND rating system includes
categories such as “Smart Location and Linkage”, “Neighborhood Pattern and Design”, and “Green Construction and Technology" and desirable measurements for elements
such as street grid density, pedestrian connectivity, units per acre, proximity to schools and transit stops, use of low-impact development techniques, etc. Utilizing this criteria
will ensure that the urban villages are created as envisioned for maximum transportation and land use efficiency.Milestones for adoption of urban village plan(s) will be as
follows:1) Projects defined by the 1st Quarter of 2010 (One location already defined)2) Public process completed by the 1st Quarter of 20113) Legislative process and adoption
of master plans and implementing regulations by the 4th Quarter of 2011.City staff will work with numerous stakeholders, including the Whatcom Transportation Authority,
which has committed to leverage EECBG dollars by contributing their staff time towards the transit service aspect of these projects.
Key Dates:
DESCRIPTION START DATE COMPLETION DATE
Activity Planned
Activity Actual
01/01/2010 12/31/2011
01/01/2010
FUNDS SUMMARY
Activity Outlays by Source:
SOURCE/
CATEGORY
AGENCY/
DESCRIPTION
OUTLAYS
TO DATE
% OF
PLAN
PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Grant Funds
Federal 33,919.04 33,919.04
Total Grant Funds 33,919.04 33,919.04 21% 163,000.00
TOTAL OUTLAYS 33,919.04 33,919.04 163,000.00 21%
Restrictive Fund Details by Category:
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Clean Energy PolicyQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Energy Efficient Land Use Planning - continued -
Restrictive Fund Details by Category:
% OF TOTAL
FEDERAL
COSTS
USE OF FUNDS FEDERAL PLANNED FEDERAL
COSTS TO DATE
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Administrative
Recipient 4,660.28 4,660.28
Total Administrative 4,660.28 4,660.28 0.00 14%
Total Subgrants (Sub-Recipients) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0%
Subgrant Funds Details by Type:
% OF TOTAL
GRANT
COSTS
OUTLAYS TO
DATE
PLANNEDSUBGRANTEE
DESCRIPTION
SUBGRANT TYPE 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
TOTAL SUBGRANTS 0.00 0.00 0%
MILESTONES
Activity Milestone Status:
MILESTONE PLANNED
AMOUNT
TOTALS
TO DATE
PLANNED
START
ACTUAL
START
ACTUAL
COMPLETION
STATUS% OF
PLAN
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
0 On-Time01/01/201001/01/2010 0 20,375 Define project
areas.
0%
0 Ahead01/01/201004/01/2010 0 81,500 Complete public
process
0%
0 04/01/2011 0 61,125 City Council
adoption
0%
METRICS
Required Metrics
JOB METRICS TOTALS TO DATE%PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010 647.0000 647.0000 Hours Worked
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Clean Energy PolicyQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Energy Efficient Land Use Planning - continued -
JOB METRICS TOTALS TO DATE%PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010 647.0000 647.0000 Hours Worked
Total hours worked through Non-Federal
funds
0.0000 0.0000
Total hours worked through Recovery Act
funds
647.0000 647.0000
2.0000 0% 0.0000 0.0000 Jobs Created
Jobs created through Non-Federal funds 0.0000 0.0000
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Emissions Reductions
Greenhouse gases reduced Greenhouse gases reduced Co2 Equivalents
Per Year
0.00000.0000
Energy Cost Savings
Dollars Saved Dollars Saved Dollars 0.000.00
Energy Savings
Reduction in gasoline consumption,
by sector
Reduction in gasoline and
diesel fuel consumption
(Sectors : Transportation)
Gallons Per
Year
0.00000.0000
Obligations
Recovery Act funds obligated Funds Obligated Dollars 163,000.00163,000.00
User Specified Metrics (Optional)
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Obligations (cumulative thru 03/31/10)
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Clean Energy PolicyQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Energy Efficient Land Use Planning - continued -
User Specified Metrics (Optional)
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Obligations (cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Recovery Act funds obligated
(cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Cumulative funds
encumbered thru 03/31/10
Dollars 163,000.00163,000.00
QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIONS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
Are you following the Plan? If not, describe the change in approach, and reasons for the change.
Yes.
What we expect to accomplish during the next period
Present the first urban village plan to City Council for approval and adoption of the ordinance. Define the second urban village project.
Lessons Learned
None.
Major Activities, Significant Results, Major Findings, and Key Outcomes
Planning Commission recommended the plan and code changes with very few alterations; including recommendations to add bike lanes and remove parking from
the planning area.
What we planned to accomplish this period
To have the Planning Commission recommend the plan, with any suggested changes.
Actual or Anticipated Problems or Delays and Corrective Action Plan
None.
Products Produced or Technology Transfer Activities Accomplished During the Reporting Period
Draft sub-area plan and development regulations.
Remarks
None.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Clean Energy PolicyQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Energy Efficient Land Use Planning - continued -
APPROVALS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
APPROVER NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE STATUS STATUS DATE
Joel Blaine [email protected] Approved 10/20/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 10/06/2010(360) 778-8387
Joel Blaine [email protected] Rejected 08/26/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 07/30/2010(360) 778-8387
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Building RetrofitsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 40
Activity: Municipal Facility Energy Conservation Program
Activity Description:
The purpose of the Municipal Facility Energy Conservation (MFEC) Project is to increase energy efficiency in municipal facilities. A total of $69,100 of EECBG funds will provide
the City with the necessary resources to employ an energy conservation coordinator who will identify, prioritize and oversee implementation of energy efficiency projects within
municipal facilities. An additional $170,000 in EECBG funds will be used to implement/construct priority retrofit projects. The coordinator position will be focused on energy
conservation measures at approximately .4 FTE for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. This position will assist the City in completing a comprehensive Energy Conservation Strategy
(ECS) for municipal facilities. The ECS addresses individual facilities energy consumption from a comprehensive perspective and creates a road map to prioritize funding for
energy efficiency projects. The ECS identifies and prioritizes facilities and action items in accordance with energy conservation goals and fossil fuel emission reduction targets
established in the City of Bellingham's Climate Action Plan (CAP). EECBG funds will be used to construct and/or implement prioritized retrofit projects as outlined in the ECS.
These projects will commence as early as the 2nd Quarter of 2010 and be completed by the 1st Quarter of 2011 and will be managed by the coordinator. The City anticipates
the following types of energy efficiency projects: Removal and replacement of existing Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) equipment and associated control systems;
Normal maintenance and repair associated with proper thermal sealing of the building envelope (windows, roof, insulation); Modifications to the existing HVAC systems to
increase energy efficiency; and Installation, replacement and potential rewiring of energy efficient lighting, etc. Utilizing non-EECBG funding sources, the coordinator will
manage implementation of additional capital, operational and/or behavioral measures which will further reduce energy consumption within our facilities. The City will monitor
and track energy conservation (energy savings, CO2 reductions) from Phase I of the MFEC Project by updating billing information in the Utility Manager Pro program.
Key Dates:
DESCRIPTION START DATE COMPLETION DATE
Activity Planned
Activity Actual
01/01/2010 12/31/2011
01/01/2010
FUNDS SUMMARY
Activity Outlays by Source:
SOURCE/
CATEGORY
AGENCY/
DESCRIPTION
OUTLAYS
TO DATE
% OF
PLAN
PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Grant Funds
Federal 11,048.41 21,588.95
Total Grant Funds 11,048.41 21,588.95 8% 257,100.00
TOTAL OUTLAYS 11,048.41 21,588.95 257,100.00 8%
Restrictive Fund Details by Category:
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Building RetrofitsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 40
Activity: Municipal Facility Energy Conservation Program - continued -
Restrictive Fund Details by Category:
% OF TOTAL
FEDERAL
COSTS
USE OF FUNDS FEDERAL PLANNED FEDERAL
COSTS TO DATE
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Administrative
Recipient 1,738.98 3,773.57
Total Administrative 1,738.98 3,773.57 0.00 17%
Total Subgrants (Sub-Recipients) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0%
Subgrant Funds Details by Type:
% OF TOTAL
GRANT
COSTS
OUTLAYS TO
DATE
PLANNEDSUBGRANTEE
DESCRIPTION
SUBGRANT TYPE 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
TOTAL SUBGRANTS 0.00 0.00 0%
MILESTONES
Activity Milestone Status:
MILESTONE PLANNED
AMOUNT
TOTALS
TO DATE
PLANNED
START
ACTUAL
START
ACTUAL
COMPLETION
STATUS% OF
PLAN
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
0 On-Time03/31/201001/01/201001/01/2010 10,541 10,888 Complete Energy
Conservation
Strategy.
97%
0 Ahead01/01/201004/01/2010 0 10,888 Define and bid
capital projects.
0%
0 07/01/2010 0 202,664 2010 Retrofits
Complete
0%
0 04/01/2011 0 32,664 2011 retrofits
completed (admin.
only)
0%
METRICS
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Building RetrofitsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 40
Activity: Municipal Facility Energy Conservation Program - continued -
Required Metrics
JOB METRICS TOTALS TO DATE%PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010 277.8000 277.8000 Hours Worked
Total hours worked through Non-Federal
funds
0.0000 0.0000
Total hours worked through Recovery Act
funds
535.2000 277.8000
2.8000 0% 0.0000 0.0000 Jobs Created
Jobs created through Recovery Act funds 0.0000 0.0000
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Emissions Reductions
Greenhouse gases reduced Greenhouse gases reduced Co2 Equivalents
Per Year
0.00000.0000
Energy Cost Savings
Dollars Saved Dollars Saved Dollars 0.000.00
Energy Savings
Reduction in electricity consumption,
by sector
Reduction in electricity
consumption
(Sectors : Public)
Megawatt-Hours
Per Year
0.00000.0000
Reduction in natural gas
consumption, by sector
Reduction in natural gas
consumption
(Sectors : Public)
Million Cubic
Feet Per Year
0.00000.0000
Obligations
Recovery Act funds obligated Funds Obligated Dollars 87,100.0087,100.00
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
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PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Building RetrofitsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 40
Activity: Municipal Facility Energy Conservation Program - continued -
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Building Retrofits
Buildings retrofitted, by sector Buildings retrofitted
(Sectors : Public)
Count 00
Square footage retrofitted
(Sectors : Public)
Squarefeet 00
User Specified Metrics (Optional)
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Building Energy Audits
Building energy audits, by sector Audits performed
(Sectors : Public)
Count 00
Floor space audited
(Sectors : Public)
Squarefeet 00
Auditor's projection of
energy savings
(Sectors : Public)
Kilowatt-Hours 00
Obligations (cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Recovery Act funds obligated
(cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Cumulative funds
encumbered thru 03/31/10
Dollars 87,100.0087,100.00
QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIONS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
Are you following the Plan? If not, describe the change in approach, and reasons for the change.
Yes.
What we expect to accomplish during the next period
COB staff expects to complete the facility audit, issue a contract for the EECBG capital project, and develop a construction timeline. Also,
management of the larger Performance Contracting project for all municipal facilities will continue.
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PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Building RetrofitsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 40
Activity: Municipal Facility Energy Conservation Program - continued -
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
Lessons Learned
Completing the facility-wide audit associated with the Performance Contracting (PC) Program required more time than originally anticipated, due to
the diversity and complexity of systems, and resources necessary to develop focused projects from a comprehensive City-wide facility analysis.
Major Activities, Significant Results, Major Findings, and Key Outcomes
Completion of scope of work, project specifications and bidding documentation.
What we planned to accomplish this period
Complete facility-wide energy audit and identify which project(s) will be completed using EECBG funds.
Actual or Anticipated Problems or Delays and Corrective Action Plan
Completion of the investment-grade audit was delayed 1 and ½ months by the consultant. In order to maintain the anticipated schedule, staff has
expedited review of which project will be completed using EECBG funds.
Products Produced or Technology Transfer Activities Accomplished During the Reporting Period
Final scope of work, project specifications, and bidding documents for EECBG funded projects completed.
Remarks
None.
APPROVALS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
APPROVER NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE STATUS STATUS DATE
Joel Blaine [email protected] Approved 10/20/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 10/06/2010(360) 778-8387
Joel Blaine [email protected] Rejected 08/26/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 07/30/2010(360) 778-8387
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Technical AssistanceQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Green Code Adoption
Activity Description:
The City of Bellingham is conducting the following green code activities:1) Green Building Code Analysis - The Project Manager will analyze the Commercial Green Building
Code, the initial draft which is scheduled to be issued by the International Code Council in March 2010. This analysis will include whether the code is appropriate for adoption
considering local conditions and whether it achieves a higher standard then existing building codes. The Project Manager will work with the existing Green Permit Review team
and the City's Legal Department staff to make recommendations on which aspects and attachments to the Green Code are appropriate for adoption by the City of Bellingham.
This review and analysis will be completed by the 4th Quarter of 2011, and the Green Building Code will be potentially adopted with the rest of the 2012 ICC Family of
Codes.During 2010, the Project Manager will also analyze several green building rating systems, such as the ICC-700 Green Building Standard (for residential construction)
and the BuiltGreen Program (residential standard developed by the local Building Industry Association, in partnership with other stakeholders), among others. This analysis will
consider which threshold(s) may be adopted to promote expedited permitting or other green building incentives.2) Staff Training for Review and Inspections of Green Building
Methods - A City Green Permit Review Team has been established to review and provide assistance with permitting projects that incorporate sustainable building practices.
Additional training will be required in order to increase the effectiveness of this team. This training may include LEED Certification/workshops, ICC green building code training,
and other conferences and workshops that will increase the team member's expertise in green building technologies. This will help promote the Green Team as a resource for
public implementation of new technologies and make it easier to review and inspect projects that incorporate new technologies.3) Advanced Materials and Methods (AMM's) -
The City's Building Official will work with a team of internal and external stakeholders to identify code barriers to green building within the City's existing codes. Policy
interpretations promoting AMM's will be issued to eliminate these code barriers wherever possible. These may include AMM's such as: rainwater catchment and reuse, solar
hot water, salvaged lumber, open loop heating systems, etc.These activities will promote building energy efficiency by standardizing green building within the City's building
code system, providing expertise within the City to assist and promote green building to the public, and removing code barriers that prevent implementation of advanced energy
saving technologies. The public will be informed of these incentives through the following methods:- Public service announcements- City "Green Resources" website- Press
releases- Summary handouts and posters in the City's Permit Center and distributed through City's email listThis will ensure that the public is aware of new green building
codes and incentives, encouraging them to upgrade energy performance within their residential and commercial building projects.
Key Dates:
DESCRIPTION START DATE COMPLETION DATE
Activity Planned
Activity Actual
04/01/2010 12/31/2010
01/01/2010
FUNDS SUMMARY
Activity Outlays by Source:
SOURCE/
CATEGORY
AGENCY/
DESCRIPTION
OUTLAYS
TO DATE
% OF
PLAN
PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Grant Funds
Federal 1,205.54 1,205.54
Total Grant Funds 1,205.54 1,205.54 5% 23,000.00
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Technical AssistanceQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Green Code Adoption - continued -
TOTAL OUTLAYS 1,205.54 1,205.54 23,000.00 5%
Restrictive Fund Details by Category:
% OF TOTAL
FEDERAL
COSTS
USE OF FUNDS FEDERAL PLANNED FEDERAL
COSTS TO DATE
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Administrative
Recipient 507.36 507.36
Total Administrative 507.36 507.36 0.00 42%
Total Subgrants (Sub-Recipients) 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0%
Subgrant Funds Details by Type:
% OF TOTAL
GRANT
COSTS
OUTLAYS TO
DATE
PLANNEDSUBGRANTEE
DESCRIPTION
SUBGRANT TYPE 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
TOTAL SUBGRANTS 0.00 0.00 0%
MILESTONES
Activity Milestone Status:
MILESTONE PLANNED
AMOUNT
TOTALS
TO DATE
PLANNED
START
ACTUAL
START
ACTUAL
COMPLETION
STATUS% OF
PLAN
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
0 Ahead01/01/201004/01/2010 0 7,666 Review Green Code 0%
0 07/01/2010 0 7,666 City Council action 0%
0 10/01/2010 0 7,666 Communication
materials published
0%
METRICS
Required Metrics
JOB METRICS TOTALS TO DATE%PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010 24.8000 24.8000 Hours Worked
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Technical AssistanceQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Green Code Adoption - continued -
JOB METRICS TOTALS TO DATE%PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010 24.8000 24.8000 Hours Worked
Total hours worked through Non-Federal
funds
0.0000 0.0000
Total hours worked through Recovery Act
funds
24.8000 24.8000
0.3000 0% 0.0000 0.0000 Jobs Created
Jobs created through Recovery Act funds 0.0000 0.0000
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Emissions Reductions
Criteria air pollutants reduced Criteria air pollutants
reduced
Tons Per Year 13.580613.5806
Greenhouse gases reduced Greenhouse gases reduced Co2 Equivalents
Per Year
4,717.05674,717.0567
Energy Savings
Reduction in electricity consumption,
by sector
Reduction in electricity
consumption
(Sectors : All sectors)
Megawatt-Hours
Per Year
6,571.67156,571.6715
Reduction in fuel oil consumption, by
sector
Reduction in fuel oil
consumption
(Sectors : Commercial)
Gallons Per
Year
56,083.500056,083.5000
Reduction in natural gas
consumption, by sector
Reduction in natural gas
consumption
(Sectors : All sectors)
Million Cubic
Feet Per Year
25.259925.2599
Obligations
Recovery Act funds obligated Funds Obligated Dollars 20,000.0020,000.00
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PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Technical AssistanceQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Green Code Adoption - continued -
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Technical Assistance
Information contacts (e.g., webinars,
site visits, media, fact sheet) in
which energy efficiency or
renewable energy measures were
recommended, by sector
Number of contacts
(Sectors : Public)
Count 22
User Specified Metrics (Optional)
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Obligations (cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Recovery Act funds obligated
(cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Cumulative funds
encumbered thru 03/31/10
Dollars 20,000.0020,000.00
Other
Other Value
(Other :)
Count 0.00000.0000
Workshops, Training, and Education
Workshops, training, and education
sessions, by sector
Number of workshops,
training, and education
sessions held
(Sectors : Public)
Count 00
Number of people attending
(Sectors : Public)
Count 00
QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIONS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
Are you following the Plan? If not, describe the change in approach, and reasons for the change.
Yes.
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PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of EnergyPAGE, 10/27/2010 6:47:36PM
Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Technical AssistanceQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Green Code Adoption - continued -
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
What we expect to accomplish during the next period
Demonstrate to Planning and Building Services staff the makeup of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) as well as determine (with
staff input) which portions of the code are viable for adoption. Working on development of a Rainwater Catchment Advanced Material & Method
policy. Several more expedited building permits for green buildings are expected to be submitted, two of which have taken advantage of free
integrated pre-design meetings with staff.
Lessons Learned
Many aspects of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are already addressed in Washington State Code. Adoption of these portions
of the IGCC would result in a less stringent code than is already adopted. The expedited building permit pilot project accepted submittal of a green
building project under HUDs Green Communities Standards (which was designed to be consistent with LEED for homes). After a full analysis, staff
has determined the program should be added to the accepted green standards along with the Built Green 4 and 5 star & LEED gold or platinum
rating.
Major Activities, Significant Results, Major Findings, and Key Outcomes
The Building Official created a presentation for city staff explaining how the IGCC works and how it might incorporated into current codes without
running afoul of state restrictions. PIN Foundation AMM, Subject-To-Field-Inspection ("over the counter permit") program pilot launched (which
includes most energy efficiency projects).
What we planned to accomplish this period
We planned to publish at least one AMM green building policy and complete initial review of the IGCC. Staff planned to continue to monitor the Built Green 4 & 5
Star program for consistencies between what was expected for building permit and what is actually submitted.
Actual or Anticipated Problems or Delays and Corrective Action Plan
None.
Products Produced or Technology Transfer Activities Accomplished During the Reporting Period
AMM published for Pin Foundation, expedited permit public brochure
Remarks
None.
APPROVALS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
APPROVER NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE STATUS STATUS DATE
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Technical AssistanceQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 0
Activity: Green Code Adoption - continued -
APPROVALS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
APPROVER NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE STATUS STATUS DATE
Joel Blaine [email protected] Approved 10/20/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 10/06/2010(360) 778-8387
Joel Blaine [email protected] Rejected 08/26/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 07/30/2010(360) 778-8387
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge
Activity Description:
The Energy Efficiency Community Challenge (Program) will target comprehensive, deep energy efficiency retrofits for both commercial and residential facilities. The Program
will accomplish this by providing financing, technical assistance, a qualified workforce, and by raising public awareness of opportunities to conserve energy through
community-based social marketing. The Program will provide a suite of services to participants including audits, access to qualified and pre-screened contractors, attractive
and affordable financing, utility rebates, tax incentives, project monitoring and evaluation. The City will contribute $50K in EECBG funds to develop the Program and $250k in
EECBG funds to establish a financing mechanism. Beyond the City's contribution, the Program involves the contribution of multiple community partners including the County,
the City of Bellingham, local financial institutions (TBD), utilities (Puget Sound Energy & Cascade Natural Gas), the community action agency (Opportunity Council), energy
efficiency contractors, (including the Building Performance Center), Bellingham Technical College, and the non-profit (Sustainable Connections). The utilities are contributing
audits, energy efficiency (EE) incentives and a Resource Conservation Manager to serve the commercial sector. The Opportunity Council will expand its low-income
weatherization retrofit program to provide similar services to the entire residential sector. The Building Performance Center and Technical College have a long and established
history of workforce training and will partner to offer a new weatherization certification program. All partners will contribute their marketing capabilities. We propose to take an
innovative approach to this Program by developing a financing mechanism that will support and leverage commercial lending. The City will contribute $250K, matched by
$250K from the County, to a loan loss reserve fund (LRF) that supports partner financial institutions (FIs) to make EE project loans with their own resources. The LRF will
enable the FI to offer longer terms, lower interest rates and broader access to finance. With $500K of EECBG (City and Whatcom County) funds we expect the FIs to be able
to lend up to $5 million, an indirect leverage ratio of 10 to 1. The LRF will support the whole EE loan portfolio and is sized at a margin higher than the portfolio's estimated loan
losses. The EECBG funds are initially placed in a deposit account. As the FI makes the loans, EECBG funds will be transferred from this deposit account to the loan loss
reserve account where they are available for the FI to draw on to pay loan losses. At the time of transfer, the EECBG funds will be considered spent, as they will be tied directly
to loans that support identifiable, measurable EE projects. Subsequently, if actual loan losses are less than the reserve amount, these funds will be available to support new
lending as the first loans are repaid. The LRF will be managed, and loan facilities offered, by FI partners, to be selected through a request for proposal (RFP) process. The final
terms of this financing mechanism will be finalized at that time. Several FIs have expressed interest to respond to the RFP (see letters of interest) to be issued in July. This
financing mechanism is not a loan guarantee; it uses the EECBG funds to mobilize commercial lending by sharing risk with the partner FIs, but it does not eliminate risk for the
lender. There is no guarantor in this mechanism. The liability of the City and County is limited to the EECBG funding provided only. The FIs are at risk for the repayment of all
loan amounts in the EE loan portfolio in excess of the extra loan loss reserves provided. Therefore, prudent lending origination and administration will be maintained. The
reserve account must stay in place until the loan portfolio is retired at which point any remaining funds will be designated to support further EE lending. The City and its partners
will be monitoring the success of the loan portfolio carefully. Two additional uses of funds may be engaged if at the time of our review it is deemed necessary to further
stimulate the community's interest and ability to invest in EE. These uses are: interest rate buy downs and direct grants to customers to support deeper conservation measures.
Key Dates:
DESCRIPTION START DATE COMPLETION DATE
Activity Planned
Activity Actual
10/01/2009 12/31/2012
10/01/2009
FUNDS SUMMARY
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge - continued -
Activity Outlays by Source:
SOURCE/
CATEGORY
AGENCY/
DESCRIPTION
OUTLAYS
TO DATE
% OF
PLAN
PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Grant Funds
Federal 254,797.73 262,245.27
Total Grant Funds 254,797.73 262,245.27 78% 337,000.00
TOTAL OUTLAYS 254,797.73 262,245.27 337,000.00 78%
Restrictive Fund Details by Category:
% OF TOTAL
FEDERAL
COSTS
USE OF FUNDS FEDERAL PLANNED FEDERAL
COSTS TO DATE
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Administrative
Recipient 4,797.73 12,245.27
Total Administrative 4,797.73 12,245.27 0.00 5%
Total Subgrants (Sub-Recipients) 0.00 0.00 50,000.00 0%
Subgrant Funds Details by Type:
% OF TOTAL
GRANT
COSTS
OUTLAYS TO
DATE
PLANNEDSUBGRANTEE
DESCRIPTION
SUBGRANT TYPE 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Vendors
Banner Bank 250,000.00 250,000.00
Total Vendors 250,000.00 250,000.00
TOTAL SUBGRANTS 50,000.00 250,000.00 500%
MILESTONES
Activity Milestone Status:
MILESTONE PLANNED
AMOUNT
TOTALS
TO DATE
PLANNED
START
ACTUAL
START
ACTUAL
COMPLETION
STATUS% OF
PLAN
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge - continued -
MILESTONES
Activity Milestone Status:
MILESTONE PLANNED
AMOUNT
TOTALS
TO DATE
PLANNED
START
ACTUAL
START
ACTUAL
COMPLETION
STATUS% OF
PLAN
04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
250,000 Delayed06/01/201010/01/200910/01/2009 250,000 250,000 Create loan loss
reserve and launch
program.
100%
0 01/01/2010 0 87,000 Complete retrofits
that will use EECBG
funds.
0%
METRICS
Required Metrics
JOB METRICS TOTALS TO DATE%PLANNED 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010 93.1000 93.1000 Hours Worked
Total hours worked through Non-Federal
funds
0.0000 0.0000
Total hours worked through Recovery Act
funds
231.0000 93.1000
35.0000 0% 0.0000 0.0000 Jobs Created
Jobs created through Recovery Act funds 0.0000 0.0000
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Energy Cost Savings
Dollars Saved Dollars Saved Dollars 0.000.00
Energy Savings
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge - continued -
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Energy Savings
Reduction in electricity consumption,
by sector
Reduction in electricity
consumption
(Sectors : Commercial)
Megawatt-Hours
Per Year
0.00000.0000
Reduction in electricity
consumption
(Sectors : Residential)
Megawatt-Hours
Per Year
0.00000.0000
Reduction in electricity demand, by
sector
Reduction in electricity
demand
(Sectors : Residential)
Megawatts Per
Year
0.00000.0000
Reduction in electricity
demand
(Sectors : Commercial)
Megawatts Per
Year
0.00000.0000
Reduction in natural gas
consumption, by sector
Reduction in natural gas
consumption
(Sectors : Commercial)
Million Cubic
Feet Per Year
0.00000.0000
Reduction in natural gas
consumption
(Sectors : Residential)
Million Cubic
Feet Per Year
0.00000.0000
Obligations
Recovery Act funds obligated Funds Obligated Dollars 287,000.00287,000.00
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Loans and Grants
Loans given Number of loans Count 00
Total monetary value of
loans
Dollars 0.000.00
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge - continued -
User Specified Metrics (Optional)
METRIC ACTIVITY TOTALS TO DATEUNITMETRICS 04/01/2010-
06/30/2010
Building Energy Audits
Building energy audits, by sector Audits performed
(Sectors : Commercial)
Count 55
Floor space audited
(Sectors : Commercial)
Squarefeet 26,59726,597
Auditor's projection of
energy savings
(Sectors : Commercial)
Kilowatt-Hours 50,73750,737
Audits performed
(Sectors : Residential)
Count 2626
Floor space audited
(Sectors : Residential)
Squarefeet 44,14044,140
Auditor's projection of
energy savings
(Sectors : Residential)
Kilowatt-Hours 209,584209,584
Building Retrofits
Buildings retrofitted, by sector Buildings retrofitted
(Sectors : Residential)
Count 00
Square footage retrofitted
(Sectors : Residential)
Squarefeet 00
Buildings retrofitted
(Sectors : Commercial)
Count 00
Square footage retrofitted
(Sectors : Commercial)
Squarefeet 00
Obligations (cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Recovery Act funds obligated
(cumulative thru 03/31/10)
Cumulative funds
encumbered thru 03/31/10
Dollars 287,000.00287,000.00
QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTIONS
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge - continued -
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
Are you following the Plan? If not, describe the change in approach, and reasons for the change.
Yes.
What we expect to accomplish during the next period
Banner Bank will begin issuing regularly for both residential and commercial energy efficiency projects participating in the Community
Energy Challenge. Energy efficiency projects will be completed on a weekly basis. The program will fully operational, but processes
will continue to be refined to achieve a steady flow of work to meet energy saving goals.Lessons Learned
Participating weatherization contractors are familiarizing themselves with the additional requirements associated with performing work under the Community Energy
Challenge. As they become more accustomed to the process and documentation requirements, the speed at which jobs are lined up and completed is increasing
significantly. A dedicated staff member is now available to assist contractors with completing necessary forms, which has been extremely helpful.
Major Activities, Significant Results, Major Findings, and Key Outcomes
The Loan Loss Reserve Fund is fully operational. Most of the funds associated with the Loan Loss Reserve Fund have been deposited into the account(s) at
Banner Bank. The first loan application from a residential customer was submitted and approved.
A new software assessment tool (Energy Performance Score, or EPS, available through the Earth Advantage Institute) was secured. Training has been completed
and implementation of this tool has begun. This software allows assessment of homes regardless of the fuel source.
Forty-four total assessments have been completed (thirty home energy assessments have been and fourteen business assessments). During this reporting period,
five residential efficiency projects began with completion dates expected in July.
What we planned to accomplish this period
We expected to be making loans and completing assessments and projects at full capacity.
Actual or Anticipated Problems or Delays and Corrective Action Plan
The major constraint of the Community Energy Challenge thus far was that the HomePrint assessment tool that was used initially to track energy savings is
restricted to homes that heat primarily with an electric source (which was not the original understanding). The alternative EPS assessment software is now
operational, and is expected to be used in approximately 75% of all homes served through the Community Energy Challenge.
At this point in the development and implementation of the program, all causes of anticipated and actual delays have been addressed.
Products Produced or Technology Transfer Activities Accomplished During the Reporting Period
Loan Loss Agreement with Banner Bank. 44 residential and commercial energy assessment reports.
Remarks
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Grantee: City of BellinghamGrant Number: SC0002224
Metric Activity: Loans and GrantsQuarter: 04/01/2010 - 06/30/2010
Status: Active % of Work Complete: 23
Activity: Energy Efficiency Community Challenge - continued -
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
Auditor's estimated savings include only energy saving measures for which we have done detailed calculations. This represents only about ½ of the measures that
were recommended. Many recommendations were made which will save energy, but did not include a detailed estimate of the potential energy savings.
APPROVALS
Reporting Period: 04/01/2010- 06/30/2010
APPROVER NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE STATUS STATUS DATE
Joel Blaine [email protected] Approved 10/20/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 10/06/2010(360) 778-8387
Joel Blaine [email protected] Rejected 08/26/2010(202) 287-1816
Caroline Flickinger [email protected] Submitted 07/30/2010(360) 778-8387
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