NEW: Buy American Act Waiver for PV Modules and Ancillary Items
NEW: Sunburst Partners University of Maryland College Park and Coppin State University: Solar Energy Power Purchase Agreement - Deadline August 17, 2010, 3pm.
NEW: Sunburst Partner Garrett County Public Schools: RFP for Power Purchase of Renewable Energy (Photovoltaic) for GCPS High Schools - Deadline August 11, 2010. Contact James Thomas jthomas@ga.k12.md.us for RFP documents.
NEW: Sunburst Partner Washington County Board of Education: Renewable Electricity Energy (Photovaltaic) Power for Northern Middle School - Deadline July 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm
NEW: Sunburst Partner Frederick County Public Schools: Installation of Photovoltaic Panels at Oakdale and Linganore High Schools - Deadline July 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm
NEW: Sunburst Partner Talbot County: Notice of Request for Proposals Power Purchase of Renewable Energy (Photovoltaic) Contract - Deadline July 7, 2010 at 10:00 am
NEW: Sunburst Partner Anne Arundel County: Request for Proposals Power Purchase Agreement for Solar Photovoltaic System - Deadline Friday July 9, 2010.
NEW: Sunburst Partner St. Mary’s County Board of Education: Notice of Request for Proposals for Solar Photovoltaic Power Production – Deadline of July 15, 2010 at 4:00 pm
The Maryland Energy Administration is pleased to announce that the following organizations have been selected as Project Sunburst Partners. The awards were announced by Governor Martin O'Malley on April 22, 2010. When complete, the addition of these projects will nearly triple the solar capacity currently on the grid.
Name |
County |
Size (KW) |
Maryland Aviation Administration BWI Airport |
Anne Arundel |
500 |
Anne Arundel Community College |
Anne Arundel |
750 |
Anne Arundel Co Combined Support Svcs Complex |
Anne Arundel |
750 |
Department of General Services |
Anne Arundel; Balt City; Howard; Cecil |
520 |
MD DOT NW Bus Facility |
Baltimore |
500 |
Coppin State University |
Baltimore |
500 |
City of Baltimore Convention Center |
Baltimore City |
750 |
Maryland Port Authority Marine Terminal |
Baltimore City |
750 |
Frederick Co Public Schools |
Frederick |
500 |
Garrett Co Public Schools |
Garrett |
500 |
Harford Co Public Schools |
Harford |
452 |
NMWDA Howard Co Landfill |
Howard |
462 |
NMWDA Montgomery Co Transfer Station |
Montgomery |
307 |
UM College Park Comcast Center |
Prince George’s |
630 |
Prince Georges Co Govt |
Prince George’s |
550 |
Saint Mary’s Co Public Schools |
Saint Mary’s |
497 |
Talbot County Community Center |
Talbot |
500 |
Washington Co Public Schools |
Washington |
444 |
Total: 18 Awardees |
9.9 MW |
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Background of Project Sunburst
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has received significant funding through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to promote clean, affordable, and reliable energy. As part of this initiative, MEA has set aside a significant portion of this funding to promote the installation of renewable energy systems on public buildings in Maryland through Project Sunburst. MEA is seeking public partners that have a portfolio of large project sites available. In order to maximize available incentives and limit upfront costs, Project Sunburst Partners will host renewable energy systems and contract for the electricity generated through power purchase agreements (PPA).
Scope
This agreement between MEA and Project Sunburst Partner covers:
- Grant Funding
- Technical Support
Grant Funding
MEA will provide a rebate of up to $1,000 per kilowatt-DC of photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed. These funds will be transferred from MEA to a Project Sunburst Partner upon successful signing of a financeable PPA contract between the Sunburst Partner and a renewable energy service provider, provided all requirements, terms and conditions have been met. If financing cannot be acquired, or other conditions prohibit the completion of the renewable energy project, Sunburst Partner must return the funds to MEA.
Technical Support
There may be transaction costs associated with contracting for renewable energy. MEA’s goal is to reduce, to the extent possible, transaction costs related to identification of project host sites, request for proposal (RFP) development and evaluation, and power purchase agreement (PPA) development and execution by sharing best practices between Sunburst Partners and potentially retaining technical consultants to provide necessary support. MEA may provide other support as necessary, including assistance with Solar Renewable Energy Credits.
Program Status
Project Sunburst is no longer accepting applications. Selected Sunburst partners are in the process of signing MOU agreementswith MEA, and are preparing to select their contractors.
Milestone Deadline
Partner signs grant agreement with MEA to reserve funds |
By April 30, 2010 |
Partner issues RFP for purchase of solar electricity |
Suggested by June 4, 2010 |
Partner identifies winning bidder(s) |
Suggested by July 31, 2010 |
Partner signs PPA contracts with developer |
Deadline of Aug 27, 2010 |
Developer builds and commissions systems |
Deadline of April 1, 2011 |
Project Sunburst Grant Resources
Grant Documents
ARRA Addendum – Updated 6/11/10
Historical Preservation Project Review Form
Project Sunburst Monthly Report
Buy American Guidance
NEW: Buy American Act Waiver for PV Modules and Ancillary Items
U.S. Department of Energy Buy American Guidance
Link to U.S. Department of Energy Buy American Guidance Documents
Historic Preservation
Under an agreement between MEA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Maryland Historic Trust, MEA has hired a contractual historian to help review Sunburst projects to ensure all projects comply with historical preservation requirements. Depending on the age, location, and historical stature of a facility receiving ARRA SEP funds, MEA will screen potential Sunburst projects to identify any proposed projects that may have an "adverse effect" on a historic property.
As part of this process, MEA (or MEA's technical assistance contractor) may request the following information, based upon the particular project:
Davis-Bacon Guidance and Wage Determinations
Sample Department of Labor (DOL) Certified Davis-Bacon Payroll Form
Blank DOL Certified Davis-Bacon Payroll Form This link will take you to Form WH-347. This form can be used to certify Davis-Bacon payrolls.
DOE webinar on Davis-Bacon Certified Payrolls (48 MB file). This is a large file but this webinar provides very detailed directions on how Davis-Bacon certified payrolls should be completed.
4/12/2010 Davis-Bacon Guidance (from DOE)
5/6/2010 Davis-Bacon Guidance (from DOE)
Maryland Department of Transportation Directory of Certified MBE and/or DBE Firms
The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory provides a reference source of firms certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) as MBE/DBEs.
The MBE/DBE information is accessed by clicking on the box marked "MBE/DBE Directory". Directory users can search for MBE/DBE firms geographically by county and zip code, as well as by the type of service the firm provides.
Questions and Comments
Please address questions & comments via e-mail to Mike Hartley at mhartley@energy.state.md.us
