Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program - Montana Sub-Grant Program

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program - Montana Sub-Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (administered by Montana DEQ). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant | Montana DEQ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested $550 million in the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) to provide grants to communities, cities, states, U.S. territories, and Tribes.

The program is designed to assist various levels of governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency. Programs and projects are developed to produce clean energy strategies and create jobs. Certain cities, counties, and Tribes will receive their own direct EECBG allocation.

See the table below for direct Grant Allocations by Community, as well as Eligible Uses of Direct Funding.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Contacts Energy Resource Professional Bonnie Rouse (406) 444-4956 Montana Sub-Grant Program Announcements Department of Energy Formula Grant Allocations by Community The U.S. Department of Energy will provide funding to the following governments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and EECBG program.

Counties and communities that are not listed below are eligible for grants through the Montana EECBG program.

Energy Funding Table Allocations Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Eligible uses of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding include: Development and implementation of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy.

Retaining technical consultant services to assist the eligible entity in the development of such a strategy, including— Formulation of energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy usage goals Identification of strategies to achieve those goals through efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption; and by encouraging behavioral changes among the population served by the eligible entity Development of methods to measure progress in achieving the goals.

Development and publication of annual reports to the population served by the eligible entity describing the strategies and goals; and the progress made in achieving the strategies and goals during the preceding calendar year; and Other services to assist in the implementation of the energy efficiency and conservation strategy. Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits.

Establishment of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements. The provision of grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the purpose of performing energy efficiency retrofits. Development and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation programs for buildings and facilities within the jurisdiction of the eligible entity, including— Design and operation of the programs.

Identifying the most effective methods for achieving maximum participation and efficiency rates. Measurement and verification protocols. Identification of energy efficient technologies.

Development and implementation of programs to conserve energy used in transportation, including— Use of flex time by employers. Development and promotion of zoning guidelines or requirements that promote energy efficient development. Development of infrastructure, such as bike lanes and pathways and pedestrian walkways.

Synchronization of traffic signals. Other measures that increase energy efficiency and decrease energy consumption. Development and implementation of building codes and inspection services to promote building energy efficiency.

Application and implementation of energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency, including— District heating and cooling systems. Activities to increase participation and efficiency rates for material conservation programs, including source reduction, recycling, and recycled content procurement programs that lead to increases in energy efficiency.

The purchase and implementation of technologies to reduce, capture, and, to the maximum extent practicable, use methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills or similar sources. Replacement of traffic signals and street lighting with energy efficient lighting technologies, including— Any other technology of equal or greater energy efficiency.

Development, implementation, and installation on or in any government building of the eligible entity of onsite renewable energy technology that generates electricity from renewable resources, including— Programs for financing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation (and associated infrastructure), capital investments, projects, and programs— which may include loan programs and performance contracting programs for leveraging of additional public and private sector funds—and programs that allow rebates, grants, or other incentives for the purchase and installation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation (and associated infrastructure) measures.

Any other appropriate activity, as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Secretary of Transportation. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

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