CITY OF GRAND FORKS
The award will be used to accomplish four tasks: (1) Residential weatherization and energy audits - weatherization of 350 homes during the grant period and a establishment of Revolving Energy Fund and Public Building Energy Fund to allow continuation of program after the grant period; (2) Energy efficiency/conservation programs for municipal buildings and facilities - energy rehabilitation of Grand Forks Central Fire Station to include installation of insulation, an energy efficient, zoned heating system, and energy efficient windows in first 12 months of grant period; (3) Reduction and capture of methane and greenhouse gases - conduct and completion of a feasilbility study for capturing methane from closed City landfill and using it to produce electricity for nearby public facilities in first 12 months of the grant period; and (4) Traffic signal synchronization - traffic light synchronization on major city roadways to reduce idling, fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions in first 12 months of the grant period.