| Project Detail |
The creation of a Pascua Yaqui Tribe Energy Efficiency Action Plan will: 1) establish the Tribe’s baseline energy usage for calendar year 2015; 2) audit selected Tribal buildings with significant energy usage plus a representative cross section of Tribal housing units; and 3) identify and prioritize EEMs for implementation.
The goal is to gain a complete understanding of the range of EEM alternatives for both tribal buildings and tribal housing units that can be implemented by the Tribe to reduce energy demand. In addition, the goal is also to provide valuable information to the Tribe regarding the energy impact of various types of construction under consideration in future construction on the Reservation.
Activities that the Tribe will take to realize the goals of this project include hiring a qualified energy auditor; collecting baseline data and conducting energy audits of selected tribal buildings; and developing the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Energy Action Plan where EEMs can be compared with other investment opportunities.
The final Plan will provide sufficient information to allow the Tribe to make informed decisions on improving the energy efficiency of existing tribal buildings and housing units, including a detailed analysis of all audited buildings’ current conditions and energy use. The Plan will also recommend appropriate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standards for future tribal buildings, enabling the Tribe to more proactively meet the Tribe’s energy savings goals moving forward.
Should the Tribe determine that a TUA will be formed as a result of a planned feasibility study, the Pascua Yaqui Energy Efficiency Action Plan will be an informative guide for determining optimal load size for the TUA if the efficiency improvements recommended by the Plan are implemented. If a TUA is not formed, the Energy Efficiency Action Plan will serve as a standalone document that will assist the Tribe in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions and in lowering energy costs, both now and into the future. |
