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RESOLUTION NO. 56-09
WHEREAS,the Town of Los Altos Hills recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional, state, and
national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel emissions; and
reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within our jurisdiction;
WHEREAS,Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG) funds are available through
the California Energy Commission for grants to eligible local governments for cost-effective energy
efficiency projects;
WHEREAS,the Town of Los Altos Hills is an eligible EECBG grant recipient and is eligible to
receive up to $46,733.00 of EECBG funds for cost-effective energy efficiency projects;
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Town of Los Altos Hills to participate in the EECBG program
through a lead collaborative applicant since it appears to be the only way that the Town can fully
utilize the entire $46,733.00 EECBG allocation;
WHEREAS, Acterra a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at 3921 East Ba shore Road, Palo
Alto and which specializes in local green home solutions, has developed a high energy home audit
program that is regional in scope and more further described in the attached project description, is
willing and eligible to apply to the EECBG program on behalf of eligible cities/counties;
WHEREAS, Acterra agrees to assume all responsibility for providing the California Energy
Commission with detailed documentation of all project expenses and complying with all applicable
federal and state tracking and reporting requirements;
NOW,therefore, be it resolved that the Town of Los Altos Hills authorizes Acterra to apply for the
EECBG funding allocated to the Town of Los Altos Hills for a specific Acterra project known as the
High Energy Home Audit Program and to implement the proposed Project if EECBG funding is
approved by the Energy Commission. Acterra may not make an EECBG application for any other
project on the Town's behalf.
The foregoing resolution was passed by the Town of Los Altos Hills this 24th day of September,
2009.
Effective September 24, 2009.
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