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Hagerstown staff to apply for state energy grant to modernize street lighting
Summary
City staff recommended applying for a Maryland Energy Administration local government energy modernization grant to retrofit approximately 781 outdoor fixtures (project estimate ~$254,000) with a 10% local match; council gave permission to apply with the Dec. 5 application deadline noted.
City staff asked council permission on Nov. 18 to apply to the Maryland Energy Administration’s Local Government Energy Modernization program for street-lighting upgrades.
Nathan Freidanger told the council staff identified about 781 fixtures citywide (outside of investor-owned distribution territories) with a project cost estimate of roughly $254,000. He corrected an earlier misstated match rate and said the state requires a 10% local match; staff recommended a $200,000 grant request that would require approximately a $54,000 local share (the transcript records staff saying a roughly $79,000 applicant share in one line; staff clarified the 10% match and will provide final numbers). The application is due Dec. 5; staff asked for permission to apply and will return with the state's response, procurement recommendations and material requests.
