Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an agreement for Federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Funds of $143,300 and to Appropriate the funds for Purchase of Electric Transit Vans for the City Fleet
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Infrastructure
* Sustainability & Resiliency
SUMMARY
The Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant has awarded City of San Leandro grant funds in the amount of $143,300 to purchase electric transit vans for the City fleet.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council authorize acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $143,300 from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant and appropriate the funds for purchase of electric vehicles.
BACKGROUND
Electrifying the City fleet was identified as an action item in the City's 2021 Climate Action Plan as a climate mitigation strategy for improving community-wide public health, maintaining robust and resilient infrastructure, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant equipment rebate program allows for streamlined access to funding for activities related to energy efficiency, including retrofits, transportation programs, renewable energy technologies, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and building energy audits. City of San Leandro received an allocation of $143,300 for the equipment rebate.
Analysis
California Air Resources Board set a mandate for local governments to transition their fleets to zero emission vehicles. By 2035, all new vehicles sold will be 100% electric or hydrogen and by 2036, all new medium and heavy-duty vehicles will be zero emission by the Advanced Clean Fleet regulation.
The Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant funds and the purchase of the electric transit vehicles will help City of San Leandro meet the Advanced Clean Fleet requirements.
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