Cameron County Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Stimulus GrantRobert Lopez | February 18, 2011

Overview

In 2009 the County was approached with an opportunity toapply for a Distributed Renewable Energy Technology StimulusGrant administered by the State Energy Conservation Office(SECO) on behalf of the US Department of Energy (USDOE). Thegrant required a 20% match from the County. The most favorableopportunity to meet and exceed the requirements of the grantwas to propose installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on theroofs of County facilities to harness energy received by the earthfrom the sun and generate electricity for those facilities.

Recap of Key Dates

• Grant Application Submitted October 30, 2009

• Grant Awarded March 1, 2010

• SECO Contract Approved March 9, 2010

• RFQ Issued March 30, 2010

• RFQ Responses Due April 20, 2010

• Consultant Selected July 22, 2010

• McKinstry Contract ApprovedSeptember 9, 2010

• Construction Began November 9, 2010

Construction Update: Harlingen Annex

AEP permit inspection complete Interconnect Agreement has been approved by

the County and submitted to AEP

AEP commissioning inspection requested Upon completion of commissioning inspection,

the system will go “live”

Monitoring system is currently being installed

Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction

Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction

Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction

Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction

Photos – Harlingen Annex Construction

Construction Update: San Benito Annex

Construction began 2/14/2011 A majority of the materials for this project have

been received Interconnect Agreement has been approved by

the County and submitted to AEP

Expected completion date is March 31, 2011

Summary of Project Financials

Total Project Cost $2,141,658.00

Total Grant Amount Requested $1,713,326.40

20% Matching Funds Required $428,331.60

Potential AEP Utility Rebate $87,500.00

Net Out of Pocket to County $340,831.60