Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is sponsored by Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Assists states, local governments, and tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program – ADECA ADECA / Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implanting strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) invested $550 million in the EECBG Program to provide grants to communities, cities, states, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes to develop and implement clean energy programs and projects that would create jobs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s EECBG Program website .

The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible entities in implementing strategies that reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities in a manner that is environmentally sustainable; and maximizes benefits for local and regional communities to reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities and to improve energy efficiency in the transportation sector, the building sector; and other appropriate sectors.

The ADECA Energy Division EECBG Program is for local governments that are deemed “ineligible” and did not receive a direct formula allocation from the U.S. Department of Energy’s EECBG Program. If an “ineligible” local government agency is interested, please consider applying directly to the ADECA Energy Division for the EECBG Program.

(NOTE: Ineligible local governments will not be located in a County/City below) Eligible Applicants: Local governments in the State of Alabama that were not allocated a direct EECBG formula allocation from the U.S. Department of Energy. Eligible Measures: Energy-efficient retrofits that include, but are not limited to, lighting, HVAC, insulation, and building energy management systems. Total Available now: $493,796.

00 Minimum Award : $50,000. 00 per applicant Maximum Award: $150,000 per applicant (est.) Round 3 EECBG Energy-Efficient Retrofits Application – deadline : August 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.

m. CST Round 3 EECBG Energy-Efficient Retrofits Application Additional Documents Round 3 EECBG Energy-Efficient Retrofits Rating Criteria Round 3 EECBG Energy-Efficient Retrofits Application Workshop There are two categories of eligibility for the EECBG Program.

Cities >35,000 people OR in the top 10 highest populated cities in the state Counties >200,000 people or in the top 10 highest populated counties in the state Indian Tribes per section 4 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act 50 States, DC, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, U.

S Virgin Islands, and Northern Marian Islands Receive direct formula allocations from the U.S. Department of Energy Cities and Counties not meeting the criteria above State recognized Indian Tribes DO NOT receive direct formula allocations from the U.S. Department of Energy Eligible for federal competitive portion and state mandatory portion of 60 percent Total Appropriation from IIJA U.S. Department of Energy Administration Costs Formula Grants 98% to Eligible Entities 68% to Eligible Local Governments (see table below) Alabama Formula Eligible Entities Jefferson County $348,100 Tuscaloosa County $79,010 Birmingham, City of $252,880 Decatur, City of $120,360 Florence, City of $76,520 Huntsville, City of $247,820 Madison, City of $116,470 Montgomery, City of $236,570 Phenix City, City of $76,270 Prattville, City of $76,260 Tuscaloosa, City of $158,340 Vestavia Hills, City of $76,300 28% to States & Territories (see below) Alabama State Energy Office ADECA Energy Division $2,207,540 Mandatory >=60% to Ineligible Entities $1,324,524 2% to Indian Tribes (see below) Poarch Band of Creek Indians $11,020 2% to Competitive Grants for Ineligible Entities EECBG Round 2 (In Progress) EECBG Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 Grant Cycle Anticipated Beginning Date: April 14, 2025 Grant Cycle Ending Date: September 30, 2026 EECBG Application Deadline: August 18, 2025 Grant Cycle Anticipated Beginning Date: October 1, 2025 Grant Cycle Ending Date: September 30, 2026 Please make sure to join our mailing list to be notified of any future opportunities.

EECBG Program Formula Grant Application Hub | Department of Energy Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (334) 242-5290 | eecbg@adeca. alabama. gov