RFQ - Community Partner Neighborhood Climate Resiliency Program
The City of Rochester is applying for an award through the EPA Community Change Grant program that would fund a variety of projects and programs designed to improve housing opportunities, increase uptake of Federal incentives for energy efficiency upgrades by harder-to-reach populations, and reduce energy costs for current and future residents of the city of Rochester. Some of these programs and projects are already in the planning stages, and others would require a larger amount of effort on the part of the CBO(s) selected to participate. The complete NOFA is located here, and the City plans to apply for a Track I award.
Eligible activities for which the City proposes to apply include:
- Funding for energy efficiency upgrades and full electrification in new small and large residential buildings, including electric vehicle charging, solar power and geothermal where applicable;
- Mitigating climate and health risks from urban heat islands and extreme heat through solar canopies on publicly accessible parking lots.
- Community education and outreach related to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Workforce development that supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants and increases the financial stability and growth of previously disadvantaged households.
The City intends to enter into a three-year Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with at least one CBO to provide project management and intake/implementation services for the first three activities above.
Specific questions received via email before Friday, July 19 will be posted here by Wednesday, July 24.