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Committee approves release of $2 million for small-business and multifamily energy-efficiency lighting program
Summary
The Department of the Environment satisfied reserve conditions and the committee released $2,000,000 to fund a PG&E-partnered lighting program for small businesses and multifamily housing, enabling program launch after RFP and contract completion.
The Budget and Finance Committee approved release of $2,000,000 in reserve funds to support the Department of the Environment's small-business and multifamily energy-efficient lighting program. Department staff said an RFP has been completed and a contract with Pacific Gas & Electric is in place, satisfying the conditions previously placed on the reserve.
Budget staff noted the committee had reserved the funds at budget time pending contract identification; the department said it has completed procurement steps and is ready to start outreach to small businesses and multifamily property owners.
The committee moved to release the reserved funds with the budget analyst's recommendation.
Ending: The program can proceed to implementation under departmental direction; the committee recommended release to the full board.
