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Board approves $852,000 facilities energy‑efficiency package with roughly six‑year payback estimate
Summary
Facilities staff described audits and projects that would be funded by a combined one‑time and ongoing allocation; the commissioners voted to add a $352,000 one‑time increment (to an ongoing $500,000 allocation) to fully fund the recommended energy‑efficiency work.
County facilities staff presented a plan to expand energy‑efficiency audits and implement projects across county properties and identified one large, eligible project with a short payback period.
Tony Baron, director of facilities management, described an audit cycle and a seven‑step process for level‑2 ASHRAE audits; he said the specific large project being considered had an estimated payback of about six years. Commissioners discussed partial versus full funding and the budget manager clarified what portion was ongoing versus one‑time.
The board approved the recommendation to add a one‑time $352,000 supplement to the existing $500,000 ongoing allocation for facilities energy‑efficiency measures, bringing the combined authorized program amount to approximately $852,000 for the initiative. Commissioners and staff said the measure is expected to generate operational savings that justify the investment over time.
"This particular project has an ROI near six years," Baron said when commissioners asked about payback timing.
The board recorded the motion and approved the funding by roll call.
