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Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants (EECBG). NoRTEC Region. Pre-ARRA CSD Weatherization. Pre-ARRA IOU Programs. ARRA Energy Funds. Federal EECBG Goals. Reduce fossil fuel emissions Reduce total energy use Improve energy efficiency. Federal EECBG Requirements. Accountability
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Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) NoRTEC Region
Pre-ARRA CSD Weatherization NoRTEC
Pre-ARRA IOU Programs NoRTEC
ARRA Energy Funds NoRTEC
Federal EECBG Goals • Reduce fossil fuel emissions • Reduce total energy use • Improve energy efficiency NoRTEC
Federal EECBG Requirements • Accountability • Transparency • Prevailing wages must be paid • "Buy American" when possible • Strict reporting requirements • Funding Prohibitions: gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses or swimming pools. • Recipients must have a DUNS number and register with Contractor Central Registration NoRTEC
NoRTEC – Who we are • Northern Region Training and Employment Consortium • Mission to create sustainable income and jobs in the North State • 11 County Joint Powers Authority • Fund Job Training programs through DOL since 1983 • Manage Federal funds for small rural counties • 13 One-Stops in 11 counties providing services NoRTEC
NoRTEC – Who we are • Current budget 32 million, 12 million of ARRA funds • Pass through of funds to local level based on formula • Board make-up - County Supervisors (one per county) plus 40 public & private sector members • Largest Workforce Investment Board in the State of CA NoRTEC
Benefits of a NoRTEC Regional EECBG Application to CEC • CEC prefers regional application approach. • Improve future funding opportunities from cooperative/regional approaches. • Minimizes program overhead and administration costs (2.5% maximum allowed). • Leverage energy efficiency funding with other programs. • Sustain regional energy programs. NoRTEC
Benefits of a NoRTEC Regional EECBG Application to CEC • Reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency across the region. • Reduce greenhouse gases across the region. • Increase public awareness across the region. • Increase ‘green jobs’. • Regional One-Stops for training & placement • Community College partnerships NoRTEC
Butte County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Del Norte County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Lassen County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Modoc County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Nevada County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Plumas County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Shasta County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Sierra County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Siskiyou County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Tehama County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
Trinity County EECBG NoRTEC *Assuming $5 per capita
For More Information • Energy Commission's Recovery Website at: www.energy.ca.gov/recovery • Federal Energy ARRA Website: www.energy.gov/recovery • Federal EECBG Website: www.eecbg.energy.gov • League of California Cities Funding Book: www.cacities.org/index.jsp NoRTEC