Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grant Program
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grant Program – For public, government buildings in Rodeo, Crockett, Hercules, and Pinole
REMINDER - PROPOSALS DUE FEBRUARY 19, 2010
UPDATES
* ALL PROPOSALS WITH A MINIMUM GRANT REQUEST AMOUNT OF $50,000 WILL BE CONSIDERED
Up to $3.5 million will be awarded in the 1st round of funding to eligible proposals received by December 14, 2009 . $500,000 is reserved to be awarded in a 2nd round which will close on February 19, 2010.
The Air District will fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in non-residential public, government buildings located in Rodeo, Crockett, Hercules, and Pinole. Approximately $4 million is available for eligible projects. The following are eligible project types:
- Energy efficiency measures
- Cool roof installation
- New/renewable energy installation
Energy Audit: Applicants must have an energy audit conducted by PG&E on the building included in the application to be considered. To schedule an audit, contact the PG&E Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.
Proposal Information
- Complete Application Parts 1 – 4 in Microsoft Excel and email to the Strategic Incentives Division
- Submit two (2) hard copies of complete proposal (Application Parts 1-6 and attachments) by mail and/or hand-delivery to:
Karen Schkolnick, District Grant Programs Manager
Strategic Incentives Division
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
939 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Application Parts 5 and 6, and attachments sent by email and/or by fax will not be accepted.
Documents:
Application Assistance:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Air District staff for any questions prior to submitting proposals.
- Air District staff is available for application assistance. Appointments can be arranged by contacting Avra Goldman, Environmental Planner at 415.749.5093.
Background
Funding for this program is provided from a Carbon Offset Fund created by the Air District with funds from a Settlement Agreement between the Attorney General (AG) of California and ConocoPhillips Company.
The Agreement was to resolve a dispute regarding the environmental impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (primarily carbon dioxide) from the Clean Fuels Expansion Project at the refinery in Rodeo, California. The Settlement Agreement requires that projects achieve verifiable, quantifiable reductions in GHG emissions. The Settlement Agreement also requires that projects in areas nearest the ConocoPhillips refinery in Rodeo are given highest priority.