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<br />9A <br />Page 1 0 <br /> <br />There was consensus among the panelists that ARRA's emphasis on transparency and <br />accountability is extremely Important. However, several raised concern that this would put extra <br />burden on local agencies which are grappling with the fact that declining revenues have made <br />layoffs necessary to bring budgets into balance. <br /> <br />Local governments are encouraged to work closely with state organizations and their <br />Metropolitan Planning Organizations on how to access the federal funds. <br /> <br />The League is continuing to update its "City Funding Book, which has information for cities on <br />how to access and apply for ARRA funds. The most recent version is now available on the <br />Federal Economic Stimulus section of the League's Web site at <br />htto:/lwww.cacities.oro/federalstimulus. <br /> <br />'EPA Resources' Continued from Page 1... <br /> <br />The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers a suite of resources focused on maximizing <br />the benefits of ARRA funding: <br /> <br />American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: State and Local Guide to U.S. EPA <br />Climate and Energy Program Resources <br />This guide has been designed to help state and local governments see which EPA programs <br />could be leveraged to expand or develop clean energy initiatives in their locality. It includes <br />synopses of 14 EPA climate and energy partnership programs. Each program description <br />includes: basic information and contact details, potential target audiences, highlights of ready-to- <br />ga tools and resources, and possible actions a state or local government could take. <br />www.eoa.oov/cleanenerav/documents/slb auide to prooram resources.pdf <br /> <br />American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: A Guide to Renewable Energy and <br />Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments <br />This 16 page guide provides an overview of funding sources in ARRA that local governments can <br />use to implement clean energy programs and EPA resources that can support clean energy <br />efforts. The guide covers funding and resources for energy, energy in water treatment, schools, <br />affordable housing I transportation, and green jobs. <br />www.eoa.aov/c1eanenerov/documentsllocal auide to arra.odf <br /> <br />Webcast: Using EPA Resources to Maximize Clean Energy in Economic Recovery <br />Spending <br />This webcast was recorded March 5 and featured a crosswalk of available funds and EPA <br />resources, including an overview of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, an <br />overview of clean energy opportunities in the state water revolving funds, and a Q&A session with <br />EPA staff. The recording, presentations, transcript and a 16-page guide of funding opportunities <br />and resources are available. <br />www.eoa.aov/cleanenerav/eneravworoarams/statewand-Iocal/webcast.html <br /> <br />Rapid Deployment Energy Efficiency (RDEE) Toolkit (In development) <br />The toolkit will provide detailed program design and implementation guides for five-to-10 broadly <br />applicable energy efficiency programs that have extensive, proven field experience with <br />documentation on program design, program cost, and results. The RDEE toolkit is being <br />developed through a joint effort of the U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy, building <br />upon technical information provided by the Leadership Group of the National Action Plan on <br />Energy Efficiency. <br />http://eoa.aov/cleanenerav/enerav-resources/ee toolkit. html <br /> <br />ENERGY STAR Webcasts <br />U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR team offers a series of Web trainings that can help you leverage <br />ENERGY STAR tools to get the most out of your stimulus funding. Visit <br />www.eneravstar.aov/index.cfm?c=business.bus internet oresentations to view upcoming or pre- <br />recorded trainings. <br /> <br />3 <br />