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City Council Green Lighting System 2 The cost of upgrading the lighting on each of the hockey rinks and skate areas is estimated at $24,000-$25,000 installed. The Life-Cycle cost savings (energy savings and maintenance savings) based on a ten year period is $30,023 per rink. A ten year Life Cycle Cost analysis is included for your review. This would mean a payback on the lighting upgrade in approximately eight years. In addition, the lighting would save 34,194 KWH and would eliminate 24 metric tons of CO2 per rink. Musco also has a lease to purchase option which would extend payments in a range from 3-10 years. After the last payment, the City would own the lighting system. The federal stimulus package includes an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program available from the Department of Energy (DOE). Energy efficiency sports lighting is an eligible activity under the program. The first round of funding was for Cities with populations over 35,000 and that deadline was June 25, 2009. However, there is also approximately $10.6 million for the State of Minnesota of which 60% will go to cities and counties that did not meet the large City/County population requirements. The state will make funding available to organizations not receiving direct allocations at a later date to be announced. The planned launch date for this grant program is September 15, 2009. Craig Gallop from Musco Sports Lighting will have a short presentation at tonight's meeting and will also be available to answer any questions. RECOMMENDATION Staff provided this for informational purpose and is looking for Council input and consensus on whether to pursue upgrades to the existing hockey rink lights within our parks.