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Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes February 21, 2024 Page 2 of 11 In addition to the published updates, Kayla provided the board with a progress update in regard to the Internal Decarbonization Plan. The City has not moved forward with an RFP yet, but have received approval from the city manager to move forward with energy efficiency at all ten facilities, building electrification and EV charging at 5 sites: (1) the White House, (2) the Public Library, (3) the North Water Treatment Plant, (4) the Police and Municipal Court building, and (5) the Rec Center and solar at three sites: the Rec Center (380 kilowatts solar), Police Station (257 kilowatts) and Library (128 kilowatts). At this point it's unclear if the City will decide to move forward with management assistance via an energy performance contract with the state program or if the City will directly issue an RFP. The city is still talking to the energy office about that but it will be decided soon. Presently, this project is able to move forward without having to seek any new financing. It will be funded through current budgets and through grants, though that will require some reduction in scope. Over the longer term, the Plan's additional solar installations are scheduled for 2027. For now, the North Water Treatment Plant, Rec Center, and Police Station solar systems' construction could start by the end of the year (2024). However, there could be unanticipated delays in these plans, such as additional requirements imposed if Energy Performance Contracting is involved. Rebates available for home energy improvements in 2024 — Approximately $20,000 will be in the budget for 2024 to provide rebates for specific home energy improvements in Louisville. A similar budget was depleted in the last four months of 2023, after the rebate program began. LSAB member question re: CU/Anschutz evaluation of commercial sector for decarbonization: