Title/Name/Summary
Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program (REIRS)
History
On January 25, 2010 the Development Services and Planning Committee of Trustees moved 2-0 to recommend to the Village Board to approve the program titled “Orland Park Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program”, prepared by the Development Services Department, dated January 25, 2010, funded for $50,000.00 by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program administered by the US Department of Energy.
The proposed Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program is part of the Village’s ongoing commitment to energy efficiency and conservation. It is part of the Smart Living branch of the Smart Living Orland Park, or Green, Initiative.
The Village applied to the US Department of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) formula funding and was awarded $520,700. This project was part of the initial proposal. No revisions have ever been proposed for this program activity. It is anticipated that this program will help 10 to 15 single family homes in select subdivisions (Cameno Re’al, Fairway Estates, Fernway, Gee’s Addition, and Orland Hills Gardens).
EECBG Timeline
• June 2009 - EECBG Application; 4 project activities, this program was one of them;
• August/September 2009 - EECBG Award of $520,700.00;
• February 2010 - REIRS established for Spring and Summer 2010 construction season;
EECBG Timeline Requirements
• 18 months to obligate funds from time of award;
• 30 months to spend funds from time of award;
Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program (REIRS)
• Approved by DOE, the program is funded for $50,000 (from the $520,700);
• Financial incentive is 50% of the project cost or $5,000, whichever is less;
• Eligible exterior insulation and re-siding projects are Energy Star supported and identified by the US Environmental Protection Agency;
• Property owners are also required to take and implement the US EPA Energy Star Pledge;
• Improvements measured against previous 12 month energy use period;
• First-come, first-serve basis;
• When funds run out, remaining applications will be rejected;
• Due to timing, the Village will reserve the right to obligate remaining funding for public EE/EC projects;
• Individual projects will be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Initiatives Committee of Trustees;
REIRS and ComEd’s Air Conditioning Incentives (AC)
• Property owners are required to enroll in ComEd’s Smart Ideas for Your Home incentives (e.g. AC Cycling Program and AC Efficiency Services Program);
• Enrollment in ComEd’s Air Conditioning programs can return up to $40 per summer.
• Improved insulation efficiency as a result of REIRS will improve conditioned air retention;
Follow-Up and Inspections
• Recipients will be required to sign an agreement that requires an inspection of installed materials (e.g. siding, windows etc.) and a final inspection;
• Recipients will receive the funding assistance upon a satisfactory final inspection.
Attached is the proposed program for more information.
ATTACHMENTS
Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program Information and Application Packet
This project is now before the Village Board of Trustees for final review.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the program titled “Orland Park Residential Exterior Insulation and Re-Siding Program”, prepared by the Development Services Department, dated January 25, 2010, funded for $50,000.00 by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program administered by the US Department of Energy.