Submitted By
Ahmad Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
CLP
Agenda Item Title
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Staff Presentation of the 2021 Sustainability Initiatives Status Report including the Public Marketing Campaign, Residential Retrofit Grant and Energy Efficiency Rebates, Consultant Services Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Sustainability, Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, and Additional Sustainability Staffing
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Overview
Overview
Staff will present a 90-day update for discussion as a follow-up to the Board's direction from March 22, 2021, regarding sustainability action planning and the April 19, 2021, Village Board approval of $1,145,617 in budget amendments (ORD 21-36) for the sustainability initiatives.
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Background
On March 22, 2021, the Village Board approved recommendations from staff regarding suggestions made by the Environment and Energy Commission (EEC) for sustainability action planning in Oak Park related to five specific initiatives and funding needs.
1. Public information campaign to market Energy Efficiency Audits and Retrofits: $35,000
Staff solicited proposals from outside marketing firms to assist staff in promoting existing and new sustainability programs. The scope of service is documented in the communications plan outline developed by staff and attached for review.
The firm chosen has the most subject-matter expertise in representing the renewable energy industry with numerous campaigns focusing on passing Illinois legislation to properly fund and expand the state's renewable portfolio standard. Additionally, the proposal provided is within the Village Manager's spending authority.
2. Sustainability Residential Retrofit Grant Fund: $200,000
Staff created a program to motivate residents to reduce their home's consumption of energy. Simple energy efficiency enhancements can improve occupant comfort and reduce energy costs. As an example, newer LED lights use about 75% less energy and last 15 times longer than inc...
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