TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 3/25/2024
FROM: Interim City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 5 - C
SUBJECT:
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Presentation - Duke Energy has a program titled Neighborhood Energy Saver Program that will help neighbors save energy and money. The program for income eligible neighborhoods can provide up to 20 free energy improvements.
Strategic Goal: Infrastructure
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LOCATION:
LOCATION:
Citywide - based on income eligibility requirements.
COST:
None
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Not Applicable
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Public Works
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PRESENTED BY:
That the City encourage DUKE Energy to begin customer notification campaign, including a Community Information Kick-Off meeting to be held at the The City Center. That the City partner with DUKE Energy in using City social media platforms to further help & introduce the program to the residents of Deltona. Phyllis Wallace, Interim Public Works Director (386) 878-8965
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
Not Applicable
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BACKGROUND:
Background
Duke Energy has rolled at a program known as the Neighborhood Energy Saver Program that provides an opportunity for income eligible neighborhoods/residents to obtain up to 20 free energy improvements. Eligibility requirements are based on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s income guidelines. Both single family homes and apartments are eligibly; homeowners & renters are eligibly so long as the location is within the selected census data block group. Improvements for energy savings include replacement of lighting with LED light bulbs, weather-stripping & door sweeps, shower head replacements, water flow restrictors, water heater & pipe wrapping, air infiltration repairs (caulking), refrigerator temperature card, digital wall plate thermometer, A/C filters, duct leakage repair, insulation upgrades, and basic A/C maintenance.
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