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Committee hears sustainability staff update: grants, toilet rebates, greenhouse-gas inventory and outreach plans
Summary
Staff updated the committee on multiple sustainability programs — including a completed greenhouse-gas inventory, the toilet‑rebate pilot (24 approved applications/29 toilets installed, about $7,000 remaining), a $76,000 DOE block grant eligibility, and upcoming solar/EV outreach — and discussed a proposed sustainability intern position.
Staff provided a comprehensive update on Farmers Branch sustainability programs, grant prospects and community outreach.
Key program numbers: the toilet-rebate pilot has approved 24 applications and assisted with 29 toilet installations; staff said there is about $7,000 remaining in the current fiscal-year rebate budget. Staff explained unused rebate funds do not automatically carry forward; the program year ends Sept. 30 and the FY24 preliminary budget request includes $10,000 to restore the rebate pool.
Grants and inventories: staff reported the greenhouse-gas inventory is complete at both the…
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