Energy and environment
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USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project Description: King County submitted 23 projects with additional funds for program administration and reporting. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: KC DOT Collaborating Agencies/Partners: KC DNRP, DDES, FMD, and DCHS Amount Requested: $6,141,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: A number of projects will be completed that will increase the energy efficiency of County operations and save operating dollars as a result of reduced energy use. Significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will result from reduced energy use and the switch to non-fossil fuel energies. It is estimated that this funding will create or preserve approximately 162 jobs in King County. Estimated Duration: Three years Estimated Costs for Completion: $45,828,245 including partner funds and EECBG funding. King Co. Contact: David Morrison Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: Unknown Details specific to the 23 EECBG projects submitted, including program administration are listed individually below.
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 1 Description: Black River Building LEED certification and lighting upgrade - lighting efficiency upgrades, lighting control system, occupancy sensors, HVAC testing and balancing. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DES/FMD Amount Requested: $245,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in a county facility. 2.95 jobs retained. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $263,336 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $263,336 is the total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: Estimated energy cost savings in 2010 of $19,763, with full year 2011 savings estimated at $27,141. |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 2 Description: Earlington Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades Phase 1. Project will adjust air source heat pump operation, replace hydronic heat pumps, optimize ventilation and heat source, install lighting controls, upgrade roof and install vertical envelope upgrades. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DES/FMD Amount Requested: $300,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in a county facility. 24 jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $1,019,980 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: N/A Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: Estimated savings in 2010 due to reduced energy use is $21,250. 2011 full year savings are estimated at $87,550. |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 3 Description: Maleng Regional Justice Center Energy Efficiency Upgrades Phase 2. Project will repair heat recovery units, upgrade supply and return fans on RTUs, upgrade energy control systems to optimize efficiency. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DES/FMD Amount Requested: $805,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in a county facility. 30 jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $1,308,665 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $1,308,665 is the total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: Estimated savings in 2010 due to reduced energy use is $148,000. 2011 full year savings estimated at $306,940. |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 4 Description: Metro Transit East Base Air Compressor Replacement. Replace two water cooled air compressors with high efficiency air cooled models Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DOT Transit Amount Requested: $100,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in a county facility. 3.3 jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $363,014 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $363,014 is the total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 5 Description: Metro Transit Route 36 Terminal Overhead Wire. Project will construct trolley wire for two parking tracks for Metro trolleys on Virginia Street between 5th Avenue and Westlake Avenue. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DOT Transit Amount Requested: $400,000 allocated, DOE has released $192,000 for materials for the construction of this project. The remaining project funds for design and construction are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Ability to operate trolleys only on this heavily traveled route saving operating funds on diesel fuel and reducing air pollution. 7.6 jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $700,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $700,000 is the total project cost with $300,000 in EECBG grant funds being provided by the City of Seattle. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 6 Description: Metro Transit Community Based Travel, transportation demand management. Project will reach out to individuals to affect their travel choices using community based social marketing techniques. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DOT Transit Amount Requested: $150,000 allocated, DOE has released $64,400 for printing and incentives. The remaining project funds for staff and consultant costs are pending release by DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased use of transit and other non-SOV travel modes. 3 jobs created. Estimated Duration: Two years Estimated Costs for Completion: $300,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $300,000 in total project cost with $150,000 in EECBG grant funds matched with $150,000 in JARC funds. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 7 Description: Vehicle Electrification Support at County Facilities. The project will provide funding for planning, coordination, design and construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure support at County facilities and the Burien TOD project. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DOT Amount Requested: $700,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Provide access and support for County electric vehicles, Vanpool/Vanshare electric vehicles, as well as the general public. 7.6 jobs created. Estimated Duration: Two years Estimated Costs for Completion: $700,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $700,000 is the total project cost. Policy issues surrounding ongoing costs of operation and maintenance are being covered in an electric vehicle infrastructure ordinance currently being considered by Council. Costs will include maintenance of charging stations, electricity, and any fees associated with recovering costs from users. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 8 Description: Novelty Hill Road ITS. Project will interconnect 4 signals along Novelty Hill Road between Cedar Park Crescent and 238th Pl NE. Project will connect with the signal at 208th and Novelty Hill Road, while providing two variable message signs to aid travelers. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DOT Roads Amount Requested: $300,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Decrease congestion and fuel consumption along a major travel corridor by smoothing traffic flows. Will similarly decrease GHG emissions. 3 jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $300,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $300,000 is the total project cost. $10,000 per year in operations and maintenance covered in the Roads Division operating fund. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 9 Description: RSD Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy. Project will develop and implement an energy efficiency and conservation strategy for the Road Services Division maintenance facilities. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DOT Roads Amount Requested: $100,000 allocated, $340 for travel released by DOE. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in a county facility. 1 job created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $100,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $100,000 is total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 10 Description: Engine/generator for Enumclaw dairy manure digestion and energy recovery project. Project will purchase an engine/generator set for a privately developed project to convert dairy manure into renewable energy. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP Amount Requested: $160,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Production of renewable energy while reducing GHG emissions and manure run-off pollution in County streams. 53 jobs created (overall project). Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $4,700,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: Total project cost is $4,700,000 funded through grants and outside financing to Farm Power NW, the entity implementing the project. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 11 Description: Energy Audit and Implementation Project. Project will audit Waste Water Treatment facilities and pump stations to identify energy efficiencies to cut operating costs. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP Amount Requested: $190,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in county facilities. 2.7 jobs created. Estimated Duration: Two years Estimated Costs for Completion: $250,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $250,000 is the total project cost Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 12 Description: West Point Pre-aeration Blowers Replacement Project. Project will replace inefficient blower systems in West Point waste water treatment plant with new energy efficient models. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP Amount Requested: $280,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increased energy efficiency and lower energy costs in a county facility. 5 jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year and six months Estimated Costs for Completion: $450,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $450,000 is the total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 13 Description: DNRP Fluorescent Bulb and Tube Market Transformation. Project will promote the use of compact fluorescent bulbs by making it easier to recycle them. Project will market use of the "take it back" network and produce materials to help educate local governments, NGOs, businesses, schools and other organizations on how to recycle fluorescent bulbs. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP Amount Requested: $100,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increase use of compact CFLs, decreasing energy use and providing an easy mechanism to recycle this hazardous waste. .5 job created. Estimated Duration: Three years Estimated Costs for Completion: $200,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $200,000 is the total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 14 Description: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Project. Project will provide technical assistance to permit applicants and homeowners, conduct public outreach and informational materials and assist staff in the implementation of green building standards. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DDES Amount Requested: $200,000 allocated, $15,000 for outreach materials released. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by KC DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increase energy efficiency across the county, lowering energy use and GHG emissions. One job created Estimated Duration: One year and six months Estimated Costs for Completion: $440,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $440,000 is the total project cost. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 15 Description: DDES Hybrid Vehicle Upgrade. Project will accelerate the replacement of conventional vehicles with hybrids for staff travel needs for permit inspections. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DDES Amount Requested: $200,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Increase energy efficiency of County fleet, lowering operating costs. Six jobs created. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $561,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $561,000 is the total project cost Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: Gasoline cost savings calculated at $5,843 for 2010, with additional savings estimated at $9,738 for 2011 when all vehicles in service. |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 16 Description: YWCA Family Village at Issaquah - Add 146 units of affordable housing with super-energy efficient components funded in part by EECBG funding. Specifically, upgrades will include extra insulation, efficient elevators, higher ceiling heights and sunshades. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DCHS Amount Requested: $750,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Two jobs created and three jobs retained. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Lower energy costs for residents Estimated Duration: Two years Estimated Costs for Completion: $2,250,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: Additional $1,500,000 in County funds being contributed to the project as a loan. Loan amount will be paid back over period of time. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 17 Description: Senior City Affordable Housing Project. Project will upgrade heating system in 61 low income apartment units in Federal Way Senior City project. New heating system will install innovative electric heat pumps in each unit to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs for residents. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DCHS Amount Requested: $250,000 allocated. The remaining project funds for implementation are pending release by USDOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Lower energy costs for residents. One job created and one job retained. Estimated Duration: One year Estimated Costs for Completion: $2,000,335 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: $2,000,335 is the total project cost with $1,750,335 in County funds being contributed to the project as a loan. Loan amount will be paid back over a period of time. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 18 Description: EECBG Grant and project administration and reporting Agency/Division Requesting Funds: KC DOT Amount Requested: $441,000 allocated, no funds released for this activity, decision pending from DOE. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Funding to KCDOT for administration of projects and program to ensure proper use and reporting of the funds. 4.79 jobs retained. Estimated Duration: Three years Estimated Costs for Completion: $441,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: N/A Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 19 Description: The Green Schools Program (GSP) assists K-12 schools and school districts to improve their conservation practices. The program provides the tools and support that schools and districts need to initiate and sustain conservation practices, operate environmentally efficient facilities, and involve the whole school community in environmental stewardship. The GSP has three levels of participation. Level one focuses on waste reduction and recycling. Energy conservation is the required component of level two and water conservation is required in level three. In levels two and three, schools select an additional conservation area from the following: green building; transportation choices; hazardous waste management; litter reduction; environmental education; and environmental purchasing. Program Web site: www.kingcounty.gov/GreenSchools. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: KC Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Solid Waste Division Amount Requested: $125,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Up to 50-60% of solid waste generated by schools in King County could be recycled, Lower disposal costs for schools, reduced garbage truck fuel use, reduced GHG emissions, lower impact on landfills, greener school buildings with lowered energy and water Estimated Duration: Project funding will last through December 2011 Estimated Costs for Completion: $187,500 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: USDOE Grant funds supplement existing County appropriations to the program. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 20 Description: Localize on Sustainability program will develop an interactive web-portal and social media program to guide and reward individual and household practices that reduce emissions, conserve energy, and provide co-benefits of saving money and improving health. The program will provide a suite of interactive resources that engage residents in a learning experience which uses geographically-specific information and calculators to reveal the benefits of behavior changes, and acknowledge and reward these improvements. Primary initial behavior changes supported by this program will include transportation mode shifting, home energy management, and food choices. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Director's Office Amount Requested: $ 60,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: This project targets GHG emissions of .5 ton (CO2E) per year for 2% of the county's population, which would result in a community-wide reduction of 19,000 tons. This result will be achieved by developing a social media program which connect residents to a broad range of resources that exist in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The program will be anchored by interactive, on-line Geographic Information System (GIS) and calculators, and supported by auxiliary social media tools. Estimated Duration: Project will be completed by June 2011, with the interactive website continuing into future years. Estimated Costs for Completion: $ 60000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: Ongoing website and social media maintenance will be handled by current internal data management resources. Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 21 Description: Energy Technical Professional Training program will place up to 5 trainees over approximately 2 years in active King County workplaces, learning and doing practical energy management and engineering tasks, with professional training and mentoring by senior professional energy management staff in King County government. Each trainee will be assigned a professional mentor, who will define work tasks, manage the trainees and spend at least 2 hrs. per week training and/or working with that person. In addition, trainees would hold team meetings each week with staff to assign work, and participate in county Energy Task Force meetings. Trainees will be trained in areas such as energy auditing, billing analysis, energy and greenhouse gas emissions data tracking, and energy efficiency project development and implementation over the period of their temporary posting in County departments. Trainees will be expected to perform and document at least 1 audit each 2 months, and do other analytic tasks as assigned. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Director's Office Amount Requested: $125,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: Trainee work will result in increased energy efficiency audits on County facilities which will result in energy reductions, energy cost savings, and a reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions. Estimated Duration: Project will be completed by December 2011. Estimated Costs for Completion: $125,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: N/A Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 22 Description: King County Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Program will apply funds to update a 2008 King County community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory that will estimate emissions in two ways: (1) using a geographic protocol following the City of Seattle's methodology and (2) using a consumption based methodology that will account for emissions associated with goods and services used in the King County geographic area. Additionally, this project will create a new framework for helping assess progress and performance in meeting aggressive regional climate pollution reduction goals and policy. Project is co-funded by the City of Seattle and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Director's Office Amount Requested: $ 70,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: These efforts will directly inform future regional efforts to reduce GHG emissions and will directly explore how the information collected through the conventional and consumption based analyses can be translated into a policy framework that can drive local decision making and program investments. Estimated Duration: Project is in initial stages of implementation Estimated Costs for Completion: $150,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: N/A Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A Grant: USDOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funding (EECBG) Project 23 Description: Puget Sound New Energy Solutions Consortium Seed Funding. This effort proposes to use its EECBG funding to (1) coordinate and facilitate the Puget Sound New Energy Solutions (PSNES) collaboration on clean mobility, smart grid, and energy efficiency efforts and (2) technical analysis by King County Dept. of Transportation (DOT) staff and/or a part-time consultant related to PSNES efforts on Transit Oriented Developments (TODs), electric vehicles, and related clean mobility efforts. A primary goal of the seed funding is that it will result in a sustainable regional collaboration and funding of PSNES that continues to function beyond this initial seed funding. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: Department of Transportation/Office of Regional Transportation Planning Amount Requested: $90,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct (administered by DOT) Status: Awarded Anticipated Outcomes: The PSNES project will have several outcomes including: Technical support for a regional implementation strategy to achieve the vision and goals that the PSNES regional framework established; Coordination and facilitation between regional PSNES partner jurisdictions and utilities, the Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and others related to planning and development of regional TOD projects and electric vehicle infrastructure; Coordination and facilitation of the PSNES collaboration with PSRC endorsement, including development of agendas, materials and minutes, meeting and subcommittee facilitation, and engagement with team leadership and other regional partners (e.g. private sector); Outreach and education for local governments, nonprofit organizations, the state and congressional delegation, and the private sector on the nexus between clean mobility, energy efficiency and smart grid and to engage them in the PSNES; Developing a plan to sustain the PSNES consortium beyond initial seed funding. Estimated Duration: December 31, 2010 Estimated Costs for Completion: $90,000 King Co. Contact: David Morrison, Grants Administrator Funding Obligations, Restrictions or Encumbrances on County Government: N/A Estimated Benefit to County’s GF Relative to Projected 2010 Deficit: N/A |
Grant: NOAA – Habitat Restoration
Project Description: Habitat Restoration – Big Spring Creek. Big Spring / Newaukum Stream and Wetland Restoration Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP - WLRD Amount Requested: $2,200,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Direct Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: 2,800 linear feet of restored historical channels, 2.5 acres of hydrologically reconnected area, 1,400 linear feet of Newaukum Creek restored, 80acres of wetland and 20 acres of riparian areas revegetated with 175,000 trees and shrubs, 130 jobs created and/or retained. Estimated Duration: 2 Years Estimated Costs for Completion: $4,535,432 King Co. Contact: Josh Kahan
Grant: US EPA – Clean Water State Revolving Fund / Green Infrastructure Category
Project Description: Data Mgmt/IT Infrastructure. Develop web-based IT infrastructure to manage weather, stream flow, and water quality data collected by local jurisdictions throughout the Puget Sound Region. Upgrade would be used to collect and manage data required by NPDES permit. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP – WLRD Amount Requested: $130,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through the State Dept. of Ecology. $260,000 loan with $130,000 principal forgiveness. Balance is King County match Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: Web-based data storage, data management system for regional municipal subscribers (Note: budget does not provide a jobs breakdown nor was one required in RFP) Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: N/A King Co. Contact: Jim Simmonds
Grant: US EPA – Clean Water State Revolving Fund / Green Infrastructure Category
Project Description: Vashon Park & Ride Low Impact Development. A two-phase intra-agency collaborative project with DNRP covering green infrastructure elements of stormwater and DOT covering alternative energy portion (lighting). Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP – WLRD Collaborating Agencies/Partners:KCDOT / Roads Amount Requested: $139,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through the State Dept. of Ecology. $278,000 loan with $139,000 principal forgiveness. Balance is King County match Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: Zero stormwater discharge from Vashon Center Park and Ride (Note: budget does not provide a jobs breakdown nor was one required in RFP) Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: N/A King Co. Contact: Don Althauser
Grant: US EPA – Clean Water State Revolving Fund / Green Infrastructure Category Project Description: Taylor Creek Low Impact Development. Project would regulate the amount of water entering the wetland, improving its functions which have been stressed by existing development. No stormwater from new development would enter this wetland. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP – WLRD Collaborating Agencies/Partners:KCDOT / Roads Amount Requested: $125,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through the State Dept. of Ecology. $250,000 loan with $125,000 principal forgiveness. Balance is King County match Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: Attenuate peak flows in Taylor Creek to levels that no longer threaten stream banks and adjoining properties (Note: budget does not provide a jobs breakdown nor was one required in RFP) Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: N/A King Co. Contact: Don Althauser
Grant: US EPA – Clean Water State Revolving Fund / Green Infrastructure Category Project Description: Vashon On-Site Septic System. Provide funding for design, permitting and construction of upgrades or replacement of failing on-site septic system (OSS), including water efficiency measures to increase OSS efficiency on Vashon in partnership with Shore Bank. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP – WLRD Collaborating Agencies/Partners:KC/S Public Health Amount Requested: $1,000,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through the State Dept. of Ecology. $1,000,000 loan with $500,000 principal forgiveness. Balance is King County match Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: Approximately 30 no-cost/low cost loans to shoreline residents for septic retrofits. (Note: budget does not provide a jobs breakdown nor was one required in RFP) Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: N/A King Co. Contact: Larry Stockton
Grant: US EPA – Clean Water State Revolving Fund / Green Infrastructure Category Project Description: Green Infrastructure – Taylor Creek Low Impact Development (Resubmit). Project would regulate the amount of water entering the wetland, improving its functions which have been stressed by existing development. No stormwater from new development would enter this wetland. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP – WLRD Collaborating Agencies/Partners:KCDOT / Roads Amount Requested: $170,000 Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through the State as a community development block grant. Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: Attenuate peak flows in Taylor Creek to levels that no longer threaten streambanks and adjoining properties Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: N/A King Co. Contact: Don Althauser
Grant: US EPA - Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Description: Brightwater—biosolids and odor control. To construct the Solids Odor Control Facilities to handle biosolids and control odors at the new Brightwater Treatment Plant. The plant is being constructed to treat water to a very high standard, allowing for minimal pollutants in effluent and the generation of reclaimed water that can be beneficially used. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP-WTD Amount Requested: $10,000,000 low-interest loan. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through State Department of Ecology via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: 188 estimated construction jobs Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: Total estimated cost of the project is substantially more than the loan request. King Co. Contact: Steve Baruso
Grant: USEPA - Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Description: Brightwater—Influent Pump Station To construct the Influent Pump Station at the new Brightwater Treatment Plant. The plant is being constructed to treat wastewater to a very high standard, allowing for minimal pollutants in effluent and the generation of reclaimed water that can be beneficially used. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP-WTD Amount Requested: $10,000,000 low-interest loan. Direct Funding / In-Direct: Pass-through WA Department of Ecology via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: 188 estimated construction jobs Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: Total estimated cost of the project is substantially more than the loan request. King Co. Contact: Steve Baruso
Grant: USEPA - Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Description: West Point—Waste to Energy. This project would provide and install equipment for the beneficial reuse of methane gas produced as a byproduct of anaerobic solids stabilization processes at the West Point Treatment Plant. The original cogeneration equipment, installed in 1984, is no longer operational. With the original equipment now out of service, any digester gas not used to fuel boilers or raw sewage pump engines is flared to the atmosphere. This project would enable beneficial reuse of that gas. Agency/Division Requesting Funds: DNRP-WTD Amount Requested: $6,500,000 grant or low interest or subsidized loan. Direct Funding / Pass-through: Pass-through WA Department of Ecology via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Status: Denied Anticipated Outcomes: Estimated 335 additional construction jobs. Benefits include investments in renewable energy. Estimated Duration: N/A Estimated Costs for Completion: Construction costs are substantially more than the grant/loan request. King Co. Contact: Steve Baruso
Collaboration with Regional Partners (ARRA Funding Application Support)
Grant: US Forest Service Stimulus Funding Project Description: Restore community ecosystems while promoting green jobs in the Puget Sound area. Partner Requesting Funds: US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Additional Partners: King County, Pierce County, WA Department of Natural Resources, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Trust for Public Lands, Cascade Land Conservancy, Rural Technology Initiative, Northern Economics, Institute for Culture and Ecology King County’s Role: King County Parks will be a lead partner, encouraging the project’s research to involve Parks’ volunteer program in utilizing community volunteers to assess, monitor, and steward forest health on Parks’ property. Status: Awarded (Awarded to the USFS’s Pacific Northwest Research Station. The PNW Research Station has established “Joint Venture Agreements” with UW and CLC. The CLC and KC Parks are establishing an agreement for the portion of the overall project on which KC Parks is working directly. Signing anticipated in February 2010.)
Grant: Federal Brownfields Stimulus Funding Project Description: 13 Brownfield projects in King County that need environmental cleanup. Partner Requesting Funds: Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED). Additional Partners: WA Coalition Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund (BCRLF) King County’s Role: King County Solid Waste Division provided CTED with a list of 13 Brownfields projects in King County that need grant and/or loan funding to conduct environmental cleanup. CTED included all of the King County projects in the application that was sent to EPA. Status: 2.6 million for 6 cleanup projects in King County.
Grant: U.S. Forest Service Invasive Plant Control Stimulus Funding Project Description: Eradicate invasive weeds. Partner Requesting Funds: Cascade Land Conservancy Additional Partners: None King County’s Role: King County Water and Land Resources Division has supported a competitive grant submittal from the Cascade Land Conservancy to the U.S. Forest Service. Status: Denied
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