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Adams County approves $2 million decarbonization grant for sheriff's substation geothermal project
Summary
The board approved a Colorado Energy Office Large Building Decarbonization Showcase grant award of $2,000,000 to add a geothermal field and HVAC upgrades at the sheriff's substation, with $1.5 million in matching funds already allocated; staff said the project is expected to reduce CO2 emissions and cut annual energy costs.
Adams County commissioners approved a resolution accepting a Colorado Energy Office Large Building Decarbonization Showcase grant to fund renewable-energy upgrades at the sheriff's substation.
Amir Fakir of Facilities and Fleet Management introduced the project and said the Colorado Energy Office program allocated $35 million statewide to support decarbonization in large commercial buildings. Hayden Murkowski, the project manager for the county's energy performance contract, told the board that Adams County was awarded a $2,000,000 grant that will be used toward installing a geothermal field integrated with water-to-water heat pumps and HVAC upgrades at the sheriff's substation.
Murkowski said the project includes $1,500,000 of matching funds already approved within the existing energy performance contract budget. He also gave performance estimates, saying the project would avoid an estimated 363 tons of carbon dioxide annually and reduce annual energy costs by about 24%. "This grant is in the amount of $2,000,000 and will be used towards a new geothermal field installation and HVAC equipment upgrades at the Sheriff's substation," Murkowski said.
Commissioners praised the county's sustainability work and moved to approve the resolution; the vote carried. Staff said the project supports the county's 2030 sustainability plan and Colorado's building-performance standards; Facilities and Fleet Management will lead implementation and reporting.
