TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: July 29, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Sara Pierce
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Doug Anderson
PHONE:
707-264-6054
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff Regarding Development of an Energy Saving Project Agreement with Ameresco Including 1) County's Desire to Incur Additional Debt through Equipment Financing; 2) How to Prioritize Between Cost Saving Measures and Carbon Reduction Measures; and 3) on the Maximum Capital Contribution to the Project
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Discuss the development of an energy saving project Agreement with Ameresco and provide direction on 1) County's desire to incur additional debt through equipment financing; 2) on how to prioritize between cost saving measures and carbon reduction measures; and 3) on the maximum capital contribution to the project.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
During the August 3, 2021, Board of Supervisors General Meeting the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors signed Resolution No. 21-117 declaring its intent to reduce and eliminate the carbon footprint of buildings and operations of the County of Mendocino, with an initial investment of at least $2,000,000. Among the resolutions was direction to staff to leverage this investment with grants and low interest financing resources.
During the July 25, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting the Board of Supervisors accepted the proposed Carbon Footprint Reduction Priority Plan and approved the priority projects identified for funding with the Carbon Reduction Funds in the amount of $1,000,000.
During the September 10, 2024, Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board of Supervisors awarded the ESCO Request for Proposals to Ameresco and approved a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Ameresco to complet...
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