HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1994-09 - Board RESOLUTION NO. 9409
OF THE
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
FOR FUNDS TO EXECUTE THE TRUCKEE GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP
PILOT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional,
state and national economy to develop alternative energy technologies to reduce dependence on
foreign oil, and
WHEREAS, the geothermal heat pump technology may serve the Truckee area and its careful
development may provide benefits to the local community in the form of jobs and reduced fuel costs;
and
WHEREAS, funds are available from the Local Government Geothermal Resources Revolving
Subaccount in the General Fund through the California Energy Commission for grants, loans, and
contingent awards to local govemments for geothermal-related activities,
IOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
istrict that staff be authorized to submit an application to the California Energy Commission for funds
to execute the Truckee Ground Source Heat Pump Pilot Project.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, if recommended for funding by the Commission, the State Legislature
and the Department of Finance, the Board of Directors authorizes the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District to accept a contingent award up to the amount of this application for $76,000 and that the
General Manager acting for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District is hereby authorized and
empowered to execute all necessary contracts and agreements and amendments thereto, to implement
and carry out the purposes specified in the application, including amendments to convert this
agreement to a loan if the project results in net energy savings and/or generates revenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called within the District on the
21 st day of March 1994 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Aguera, Corbett, Jones, Sutton and Maass.
NOES: None.
ABSENT.- None.
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Jam A. N/aass, President
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Susan A Craig, Deputy District Clerk
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