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Centerville to apply for Maryland energy grant to fund wastewater plant energy audit
Summary
Town staff told the council they will apply to the Maryland Energy Administration's Local Government Energy Modernization (LGEM) program to fund an energy audit and feasibility study for the town’s new wastewater treatment plant; the grant application window opens now with a minimum request of $50,000 and a maximum near $300,000 and is due Dec. 5.
Centerville officials said on Nov. 20 they plan to apply to the Maryland Energy Administration’s Local Government Energy Modernization (LGEM) program to fund an energy audit and feasibility study for the town’s new wastewater treatment plant.
The town manager told council members the study would be performed during the plant design phase and could identify efficiency measures, electrical-design changes or renewable-energy options that would reduce long-term operating costs. The town has engaged consultant Whitman Requardt (electrical engineers on the project) to coordinate design work and the proposed audit.
The manager said the LGEM application minimum is $50,000 and the maximum is about $300,000; the exact grant request will depend on consultant pricing, which staff expect to report to council at the Dec. 4 meeting. The town said it may be required to provide a cost share of up to 10 percent depending on the grant structure; staff will confirm final requirements with the Maryland Energy Administration before submission. The grant application deadline was cited as Dec. 5.
Town staff said Maryland Environmental Service is assisting to strengthen the application; the intention is to use LGEM funds to complete the study now during design and then pursue implementation grants during the construction phase for measures the study recommends.
Council members expressed support for the application, noting potential energy-cost savings and sustainability benefits for the new plant.
