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Skamania board approves no-cost Apollo assessment to pursue energy grants
Summary
The Skamania School District board unanimously approved a no-cost facility and energy assessment from Apollo Solutions Group to pursue grants and energy-saving projects. Apollo will assess needs and assist with grant applications; the district approved the agreement to proceed.
The Skamania School District Board on Aug. 20 authorized a no-cost facility assessment by Apollo Solutions Group to pursue energy-efficiency projects and available grants.
Ryan Davis and Scott Lewis of Apollo Solutions Group introduced the firm’s energy savings performance contract (ESPC) approach and described services that include feasibility studies, facility improvement measures and pursuing utility incentives. "[Apollo] positions itself as a partner ready to assist with energy use reviews, feasibility studies, and cost estimates to help clients achieve long-term operational savings and facility improvements," the presenters said during their introduction.
Superintendent Katie Chavarria told the Board several new grants were released that could benefit the district and recommended allowing Apollo to assess district needs and apply for those opportunities. Donald Collins, Board Chair, moved to approve an agreement for Apollo to conduct the assessment at no cost to the district; Jeremy Silver seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The assessment is intended to identify energy and facility improvement measures that can be funded through guaranteed savings, utility incentives and inter-agency agreements, the presenters said. The Board did not set a project budget at the meeting; any later construction or capital work would return to the Board for formal approval.
