Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
Tulsa County
INCOG is assisting Tulsa County with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). INCOG and Tulsa County have created an integrated energy strategy to provide actions which will have maximum impact on the transformative energy policies in the region. The objective of the program is to reduce annual energy consumption between 15% - 25%.
Tulsa County has chosen four projects to highlight their energy strategy. The largest project involves renewable solar energy at Chandler Park’s Community Center. Solar panels will be placed on top of the community center which would reduce emissions and cut energy consumption by $7,000 to $10,000 a year. This new solar panel system is the first of its kind in Oklahoma and could provide the bulk of the electrical load during the fall and winter months.
LaFortune Park’s 3.5-mile trail system will soon be lit by energy efficient LED lighting. The new lights will not only cut down on energy bills but will effectively light the trail.
Tulsa County’s energy performance contracting will round out the final two projects. Thirty-eight county owned buildings have been selected to receive energy audits and to implement energy conservation measures prescribed by an energy service company. Tulsa County will also be assisting non-profit organizations with energy audit with the help of the Tulsa Area United Way.
For more information, contact:
Meredith Webber,
Energy Programs Coordinator
918.579.9434
mwebber@incog.org
Creek County
Creek County was notified by the US Department of Energy that an award of $283,400 had been made to Creek County to upgrade existing heating and air conditioning equipment in several Creek County buildings and facilities. The grant funds will be dedicated totally to the replacement of heating and air conditioning units in various Creek County buildings. According to the analysis included with the application, installation of the new equipment will result in an energy savings equal to the grant amount in seven years and a payback of energy savings in the amount of $290,260 over a ten year period.
For more information, contact:
Irving Frank,
Manager, Community Planning
918.579.9479
ifrank@incog.org
Tulsa Area Clean Cities Program
Clean Cities mission is to advance the energy, economic, and environmental security of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that reduce the use of petroleum in the transportation sector.
The Tulsa Area Clean Cities Coalition works with local businesses and governments through outreach and education, to promote alternative fuel vehicles. Tulsa Clean Cities works closely with its stakeholders to advance alternative fuels, idle reduction, and to promote the education of alternative fuel fleets, vehicle availability, and refueling options.
To learn more, go to: www.TulsaCleanCities.com
For more information, contact:
Meredith Webber,
Energy Programs Coordinator
918.579.9434
mwebber@incog.org |
