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Join the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority as they present the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) during the ARRA Forum in Gallup, New Mexico. This presentation covers vital initiatives aimed at reducing fossil fuel emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in key sectors such as building, transportation, and community services. Learn about eligible activities, funding allocations, and strategies for sustainable energy practices. The EECBG aims to maximize benefits for local communities while promoting renewable energy and conservation efforts.
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grant Presented to: ARRA Forum Gallup, New Mexico Presented by: NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY Thursday, June 25, 2009
ARRA Applications To Date • EECBG • Labor & Training • Weatherization • Smart Grid • Broadband • Energy Generation
EECBG • Energy Efficiency and Conservation • Block Grant • Formula Grant • Purpose: • Reduce fossil fuel emissions in a matter that is environmentally sustainable, to the maximum extent practicable, and maximizes benefits to local and regional communities • Reduces total energy use • Improves energy efficiency in the building, transportation and other appropriate sectors
Eligible Activities • Development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy • Technical Consultant Services • Residential and Commercial Building Energy Audits • Financial Incentive programs • Energy Efficiency Retrofits • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs for Buildings and Facilities • Development and Implementation of Transportation Programs
Eligible Activities (Continued) • Building Codes and Inspections • Energy Distribution • Material Conservation Programs • Reduction and Capture of Methane and Greenhouse Gases • Traffic Signals and Street Lighting • Renewable Energy Technologies on Government Buildings • Any Other Appropriate Activity
Navajo Nation Allocation • Formula Amount is $6,079,400 • Process: Work Group was organized as a part of the ARRA Core Group. • Participating Organizations: • Dine Power Authority • Division of Natural Resources • Division of Community Services • Division of Social Services • Navajo Housing Authority • Navajo Nation Telecommunications & Utilities • Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Navajo Nation EECBG Application • Energy Efficiency Design for LEED Building (NTUA Headquarters Building: $2,000,000) • Energy Efficiency Design for LEED Building (NTUA District Office Building: $500,000) • Off-Grid Energy Star Refrigeration Program (NTUA PV Program: $750,000) • Energy Audits and Equipment for Enterprise Buildings (NTUA/NNTU: $475,000) • Renewable Energy for Government Buildings (NTUA, Shonto Chapter: $283,115)
Navajo Nation EECBG Application • Energy Audits and Equipment for Government Buildings (NNTU, DSS: $1,071,285) • Energy Conservation Promotion Activities (NNTU: $100,000) • Terrestrial Sequestration (Greenhouse Gas Capture: $400,000) • Develop Comprehensive Energy Efficiency & Conservation and Renewable Energy Strategy (DNR: $500,000)
Thank you!!! Terry W. Battiest Renewable Energy Specialist Navajo Tribal Utility Authority 928/729-6263 terryb@ntua.com