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For a complete description of the requirements for the 2015-2017 Energy Efficiency and Solar Grant Program for public higher education, local governments, state agencies and K-12 Public School Districts please see our guidelines ___click here___
For a complete description of the requirements for 2015-2017 Energy Efficiency and Solar Grant Program for higher education, local governments, state agencies and K-12 Public School Districts please see our guidelines ___click here___
This funding opportunity is only available to public entities in the State of Washington. The maximum Energy Efficiency grant amount an applicant can receive (combination of applications if more that one) is $350,000 per biennium (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017). The cumulative maximum request for Solar is $500,000 per biennium.
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Application Title/Project Name
Amount Requested Cumulative maximum request for Energy Efficiency is $350,000 per biennium. Cumulative maximum request for Solar is $500,000 per biennium
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This Pre-Application section must be submitted and Approved by the Administrator (not ZoomGrants) before you can fill out the rest of the application. Click the Submit Pre-Application button at the top or bottom of this tab to submit this section to be reviewed.
Application Questions
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You cannot leave an answer blank. Text: For questions that do not apply select or write N/A. Numbers: Enter whole numbers. Do not include dollar signs ($), commas (,) or decimals (.) If it does not apply, enter 0. Documentation: Throughout the Application Questions section, you will see the word ‘Documentation.’ If the question requests documentation, file(s) should be uploaded using the Documents section at the end of the application. Branching: Some questions will not be presented because they are not part of the selected group of questions based on your answer to question #1. Text Box size: Some variability in the size of text boxes as displayed is an accepted aspect of the online form.
Project Overview
1. Grant Request Type: Energy Efficiency or Solar (choose one) NOTE: if you intend on submitting multiple applications you must click on the tab above titled 'Available Programs' and click on the 'Apply Again'.
2. Institution Type:(choose one) You must be one of the following to qualify
3. State Legislative District (number) If unsure, please look up on the district locator by copying this link to your browser: http://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/
4. Historic Preservation: Does this project impact building(s) over 50-years old and/or proposes ground altering activitiess? If yes, Documentation is required consistent with Governors Executive Order 05-05. For details about 05-05 copy to your browser: http://www.dahp.wa.gov/governors-executive-order-05-05
5. Energy Star Portfolio Manager Account Information; Username, Organization, & Email. Required for all efficiency grant applications, except municipal street lighting. Provide Energy Star account information (above) as it appears in your Energy Star Portfolio Manager (PM) account.
Energy Proposal Background
6. Does the applicant have an Interagency Agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for Energy Saving Performance Contracting (ESPC)? Documentation: If yes, upload a copy of your current Interagency Agreement with DES.
7. Does the applicant currently have a contract directly with an energy services company (ESCO)? Documentation: If yes, upload a copy of the Request for Proposal that was used to select your ESCO.
8. Does the applicant currently have a contract with a licensed engineer/certified energy manager? Documentation: If yes, upload the Request for Qualifications that was used to select the licensed engineer/ certified energy manager.
9. Prime Contractor Contact Information: (for technical & day-to-day operations) Please provide the Prime Contractor Company Name, Contact Name, Contact Phone, and Contact Email
10. If you are working with DES, have they reviewed the Energy Service Proposal?
11. Date the final Energy Services Proposal or equivalent was completed. (MM/DD/YYYY) Documentation: Upload a copy of the final Investment Grade Audit, Energy Service Proposal, Utility Lighting Worksheet, etc.
12. Expected construction start date (MM/DD/YYYY)
13. ESCO's guaranteed cost or maximum allowable construction cost ($ number) If using an ESCO, provide the amount ($ number) If not, enter N/A.
14. Building square footage of project (number) Total building square foot impacted by the project. Enter 0 if the project does not involve a building.
15. Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plans: Please list applicant plans and effective date(s) below. For further information, please consult OFM's website (www.ofm.wa.gov) and proceed to Implementation of RCW 70.235.070.AZ As of January, 2010, agencies distributing capital funds through competitive programs must consider whether the applicant has adopted policies or plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled.
Project Scope
16. Efficiency Project Scope Select all that apply
17. Provide a narrative summary description of the project scope. Include institution or facility names as well as major systems affected OR solar systems installed. Documentation: Provide detailed documentation by uploading the Energy Services Proposal or other document explaining project scope.
18. School - Lighting with PCB mitigation - Percent of fixtures with PCBs (whole number) Enter the percent of fixtures being replaced that currently have PCBs.
Energy Data
19. Baseline Purchased Electricity (kWh/year) Baseline purchased energy is the average annual energy use based on the previous three years of operation. (number)
20. Proposed Purchased Electricity (kWh/year) Proposed purchased energy is the estimated annual energy use after the project is implemented. (number)
21. Baseline Purchased Natural Gas (Therms/year) (number)
22. Proposed Purchased Natural Gas (Therms/year) (number)
27. Other Energy Fuel: (fuel name) If a fuel other than electricity, natural gas, propane or oil is used, list the fuel by name. "cord wood", "biogas", etc.
28. Baseline Purchased Energy OTHER (Million Btu/year) (number)
29. Proposed Purchased Energy OTHER (Million Btu/year) (number)
30. Estimated Renewable Energy Electric Generation (kWh/year) (number)
31. Estimated Renewable Energy Thermal Generation (Million Btu/year) (number)
Financial Request
32. Total Project Cost ($ number) Total of all project cost, including management fees, professional fees, construction, taxes, etc.
33. Commerce Grant Request ($ number)
34. Total non-state funds committed to the project ($ number) Capital, operating, borrowed, utility grants. Do not include state dollars in this amount.
35. Estimate of Funding Provided using State Treasurer Local Option Capital Asset Lending OR Lease/Purchase program ($ number) Enter the estimated amount ($). If you are not financing thorough the State Treasurer, enter 0.
36. Estimate of Utility Grant Funds ($ number) Enter the estimated funding from utility grants ($) Documentation: All applicants are required to demonstrate that they requested grant assistance from the serving electric and gas utility. Post both positive and negative responses.
37. Total State Funds committed to the project ($ number) This includes Commerce Grant Funds and allocations from the State capital, operating or transportation budgets. It does not include fees collected by colleges or universities from students, or State Treasurer loans.
Additional Information for Scoring
38. Energy Efficiency Additional Points (narrative, 8000 character limit) Document project elements that qualify the application for additional points (see page 7 & 8 of the Program Guidlines)
39. Solar Energy Components Made In Washington (select all that apply) Documentation: Upload documentation verifying that the equipment is made in Washington.
Tables
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When scanning documents make sure your scanner or copy machine is set at the lowest readable resolution possible before uploading here. For all REQUIRED documents below that do not apply, please upload written explanation why it does not apply.
If your agency is using Dept. of Enterprise Services as project consultant, provide the Interagency Agreement. If not, provide the Request for Proposal or Request for Qualifications that was used to select the ESCO or Energy Consultant.
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Investment Grade Audit and Energy Service Proposal. ASHRAE III is standard for comprehensive facility audits. Lighting only applications may use utility custom lighting rebate spreadsheets as the basis for the audit.
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Project Measurement and Evaluation (M&V) plan
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Utility Grant Reply: All applicants are required to demonstrate that they requested grant assistance from the serving electric and gas utility. Post both positive and negative responses.
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If the project includes buildings over 50-years old and/or proposes ground altering activities, provide the letter from the Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation stating that the project complies with EO 05-05 requirements.
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If the project includes water or sewer savings, provide a copy of the water or sewer rates.
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Municipal Street Lighting Projects: Provide utility street lighting tariffs demonstrating the project will reduce municipal energy cost.
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Solar Projects: A site plan, preliminary electrical one-line diagram, shade analysis from Solar PathFinder, Solmetric SunEye or an equivalent.
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Solar Projects: Complete equipment list, including the identification of Made in Washington components.
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Solar Projects: If the solar system is roof mounted, provide a stamped structural engineering letter confirming the roof can support the proposed design.
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Solar Projects: If the project is not net-metered, provide the interconnection agreement with the utility.
