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1 <br />DOCSOPEN\MU205\48\696557.v2-1/6/21 <br /> <br /> <br />AGREEMENT to Perform <br />Home Energy Squad Visits <br />In the City of Mounds View <br /> <br />This Agreement is made by and between the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (“EDA”), in and for <br />the City of Mounds View, a public body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state of Minnesota, <br />with offices at 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 and the Center for Energy and Environment <br />(“CEE”), with offices at 212 3rd Avenue North, Suite 560, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401. <br /> <br />The following agreement is for the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to deliver Home Energy Squad visits <br />to residents of the City of Mounds View in partnership with the Mounds View Economic Development Authority <br />(EDA). <br />PROGRAM SCOPE <br />The purpose of the Home Energy Squad visits are to promote energy conservation in residential properties. Energy <br />Saver visits offer energy efficient installs, and Energy Planner visits offer installs, diagnostic tests, and follow-up <br />services. CEE will perform Home Energy Squad Energy Saver and Energy Planner visits for residents per the fee <br />schedule listed below. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES <br />Properties must be residential (from 1-4 units) and located within the geographical boundaries of the City of Mounds <br />View. Individual owners of condominiums or town homes are eligible for funding. <br /> <br />CEE TASKS <br /> <br />1. Conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Saver Visits. CEE will conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Saver <br />visits to help homeowners identify and implement energy savings opportunities in their homes. The visit will <br />include an insulation inspection, safety check on heating system and water, and the direct install of energy- <br />saving materials where possible, including high-efficiency showerheads, faucet aerators, door weather <br />stripping, programmable thermostats and LED light bulbs. <br /> <br />2. Conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Planner Visits. CEE will conduct Home Energy Squad Energy <br />Planner visits to help homeowners identify and implement energy savings opportunities in their homes. The <br />Energy Planner visit will include the direct install of energy-saving materials where possible, including high- <br />efficiency showerheads, faucet aerators, door weather stripping, programmable thermostats and LED light <br />bulbs. In addition, it will include a blower door test to check for air leaks, visual inspection of insulation <br />levels with use of infrared camera as weather permits, heating system and hot water heater combustion safety <br />tests and a report to the homeowner on recommended energy upgrades (if resident is a renter, permission <br />from the landlord may be required for doing these additional diagnostic services). <br /> <br />The co-pay and exact package of services are subject to change based on programmatic considerations, <br />including CEE’s agreement with utilities and other factors which are outside the bounds of this agreement. <br />CEE will notify the EDA prior to any changes taking effect. CEE will lead a community-based marketing <br />campaign to promote the program. The EDA shall provide assistance in developing and implementing this <br />campaign. <br /> <br />3. Providing Air Sealing and Insulation quotes. If air sealing and/or insulation are recommended at a Home <br />Energy Squad Energy Planner visit, CEE may provide a quote to the resident that would be honored by <br />Type of Home Energy Squad Visit EDA payment Resident co-pay <br />Energy Saver visit $35 $35 <br />Energy Planner visit $50 $50