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A resolution accepting an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U. S. Department of Energy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of General Services, for an energy retrofit for the Metro Nashville Historic Courthouse (HCH) to replace lower efficient incandescent bulbs with LED lamps, improve thermal efficiency, and minimize air leakage.
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WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Energy has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $644,440.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of General Services, for an energy retrofit for the Metro Nashville Historic Courthouse (HCH) to replace lower efficient incandescent bulbs with LED lamps, improve thermal efficiency, and minimize air leakage; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the U.S. Department of Energy, in an amount not to exceed $644,440.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of General Services, for an energy retrofit for the Metro Nashville Historic Courthouse (HCH) to replace lower efficient incandescent bulbs with LED lamps, improve thermal efficiency, and minimize air leakage, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Department of General Services, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U.S. Department of Energy to the Department of General Services in an amount not to exceed $644,440 with no cash match required. The grant period beings October 1, 2023, and ends September 30, 2025. The grant would provide funding for an energy retrofit for the Historic Metropolitan Courthouse, which includes replacement of the lower efficient incandescent and CFLs lamps to LED lamps and an improvement of the thermal efficiency of the building and minimization of air leakage into the building. These changes will result in lower energy consumption and overall cost savings.