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Generation of Solar Power at Garthe and West Pump Station Facilities Project <br />a l:I Bureau of Reclamation Water Energy and Efficiency Grant FY2022 <br />will communicate the results of this project to other member agencies so that it may be <br />duplicated by others. <br />• What is the significance of the collaboration/support? <br />The City of Santa Ana has been working with SCE on implementation of a Hydropower <br />efficiency project that was also funded by the Reclamation in 2019. City will continue <br />its collaborate with SCE on implementation of this project that will allow a <br />streamlined process to complete the project within time and budget. This is the first <br />time, there has been a grant opportunity for the City to apply for and implementation <br />of this Project will enable the City to share its experience with other MWD member <br />agencies. The shared experience and lessons learned will be a valuable tool for other <br />agencies to implement such as project in their service areas. <br />Will this project increase the possibility/likelihood of future water conservation <br />improvements by other water users? <br />The proposed project will install solar PV systems to generate an alternative renewable <br />energy supply that will result in future water conservation improvements. According to <br />page 59 of the Santa Ana Climate Action Plan (Appendix A) regarding Municipal <br />Operations Energy Measures, "Solar PV systems are another way for the city to reduce <br />energy costs and emissions, and to set an example to encourage installation of <br />renewable energy by businesses and residents in the community. (emphasis added) <br />Likewise, the resulting new renewable energy improvements by other water users will <br />result in additional future water conservation improvements. <br />• Please attach any relevant supporting documents (e.g., letters of support or <br />memorandum of understanding). <br />There was not enough time to solicit letters of support as the decision to submit this <br />application was not finalized till very close to the grant deadline. However, as noted in the <br />planning section, this project has the full support of the City management and would have <br />been able to present strong support letters. <br />D.7. Evaluation Criterion G— Additional Non -Federal Funding <br />25 <br />PREVIEW Date: Nov 03, 2021 Workspace ID: WS00800354 Funding Opportunity Number: R22AS00023 <br />