Subject
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Authorization for the City Manager to Execute the Terms and Conditions of Pepco’s EmPowerMD Rebate Program to Include in the Program’s Application for use on Phase 2 of the City’s LED Streetlight Conversion CIP Project
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Department
PW - Traffic & Transportation
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council authorize the city manager to execute the terms and conditions of Pepco’s EmPowerMD rebate program to include in the city’s application to the program for use on Phase 2 of the City’s light emitting diode light emitting diode (LED) Streetlight Conversion CIP Project.
Discussion
The EmPower Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008 created the EmPower Maryland program to incentivize energy efficiency and conservation efforts. As part of their EmPOWER Maryland portfolios, Pepco offers programs to help Maryland’s customers save energy and money through a variety of incentives. The program is funded by charges on customer bills, and the city is eligible to use the rebate program for qualifying initiatives.
The city’s LED Streetlight Conversion CIP (TA22) is a qualifying project (attachment 1). City staff has coordinated with ICF, Pepco’s consultant who administers the program, and has determined that Phase 2 of the CIP is eligible for an estimated rebate amount of $97,050. For completion of this rebate application and its approval, the terms and conditions document (attachment 2) must be signed by a city official. The document has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office, and the city’s project complies with the program requirements.
Mayor and Council History
This is the first time this item has been brought before the Mayor and Council.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2026 Adopted Budget includes anticipated cost savings from the EmPowerMD rebate program. The city will seek a rebate in the amount of $97,050 for work performed in Phase 2 of the city’s LED Streetlight Conversion CIP (TA22).
Next Steps
The city manager will sign the terms and conditions document, and staff will send it to Pepco’s consultant, ICF, completing the city’s application for use of the funding.