Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Providers (listed below) for the implementation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), and authorizing the County Judge to sign any relevant documents. This vendor agreement are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement for the implementation of programs.
Retail Energy Provider
NEC Co-op Energy
Issue: The Webb County CAA will enter into an annual vendor agreement with Retail Energy Provider for the implementation of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
Solution: This vendor agreement are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement for the implementation of the programs.
Result: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be used for payment of qualifying low income clients home energy expenses.
Background:
Under the agreement the Community Action Agency and the Energy Providers shall implement both the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), under which the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be used for payment of qualifying low income clients home energy expenses.