The county has leveraged a handful of funding sources to upgrade the Island County Jail HVAC and initiate county-wide energy efficiency upgrades.

Island County Commissioners approved the project at their April 28 regular session.

The final $480,000 was secured with a low-cost loan through a state treasurer program, according to Island County Budget Director Elaine Marlow.

“By saving money (on energy), you’re able to pay the debt service,” Marlow said.

The total project cost of $1,514,500 comprises the $480,000 loan, $74,325 in County Road funds, $538,790 in Real Estate Excise Tax, a $367,000 state Department of Commerce grant and $54,385 in Puget Sound Energy incentives.

The scope of work includes all labor and materials needed for the construction of a new HVAC system and lighting upgrades for the adult jail; lighting upgrades for the Coupeville campus parking lots, the district court building Oak Harbor and Camano Island road shops; and building control system upgrades for the juvenile detention center.