December 22, 2009
The County of San Diego announced today that it has been awarded $5.1 million for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
“This grant will fund projects that will help save money and the environment by conserving energy at County facilities and encouraging green building practices in the community,” said Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob.
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Chairwoman Jacob and Supervisor Greg Cox discussed the grant at the County Operations Center, which is undergoing a major renovation incorporating environmentally-friendly building features.
The grant will allow the County to expand its conservation efforts. The County and the Department of Energy are finalizing the agreement. Anticipated projects include:
- Installation of solar panels at selected County facilities
- Controls to monitor and adjust air conditioning levels to save energy at several County buildings, including the El Cajon library branch and the County Adoptions Center
- Technology that will report on real-time energy efficiency at the County’s largest facilities to operate at peak efficiency, reduce energy costs, and improve maintenance
- Programs coordinated by the Department of Planning and Land Use and the Air Pollution Control District to audit energy use at local businesses and reduce consumption
- Green building incentives, including an update to County codes, education of staff and local builders, and reduction of permit time and cost for renewable energy projects
For a full list of anticipated projects and additional information about how the County is using federal stimulus funds, visit RecoverySDCounty.org.
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