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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that provides formula-based financial and technical assistance to state, local, and tribal governments to implement energy efficiency and conservation strategies.
Originally authorized under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and revived through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021, the program aims to reduce fossil fuel emissions, lower total energy use, and improve energy efficiency across transportation, building, and other sectors.
Eligible activities include building energy audits, renewable energy installations on government buildings, LED lighting upgrades, energy-efficient building codes, recycling programs, and transportation conservation measures. Awards in FY24 ranged from $10,000 to $6. 9 million with an estimated $135 million available in FY25.
No local match is required, though leveraging of funds is encouraged.
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Note: This Assistance Listing was not updated by the issuing agency in 2026. Please contact the issuing agency listed under "Contact Information" for more information. The program provides financial and technical assistance to assist State and local governments create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects.
The program’s objectives are: * To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities; * To reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and * To improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors. This assistance was originally issued as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
All ARRA funding expired by law on 09/30/2015. However, this Assistance Listing is being employed again under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [BIL]) of 2021. Funding was made available in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. , Public Law 111-5 The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) was authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. , Public Law 110-140 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021.
, Public Law 117-58 Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (CHIPs); Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022, Public Law 117-167 _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ | Obligation(s) | FY 23 | FY 24 (est.) | FY 25 (est.)
| | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Project Grants Total | $21,871,476 | Estimate Not Available | $135,000,000 | | 16 new awards were issued in FY23 and 274 new awards were issued in FY 24 | $21,871,476 | Estimate Not Available | $135,000,000 | | Totals | $21,871,476 | Estimate Not Available | $135,000,000 | **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year.
** Of the 247 new awards issued in FY24 the largest award is valued at $6,875,730 and the smallest award valued at $10,000. | Account Code | Description | Compliance with Federal, State and local environmental statutes and regulations, as required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This program is covered by applicable Cost Principles contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, TITLE 2--Grants and Agreements.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) State and local governments including US Territories and Possessions. Individuals and families.
Grant periods under this program will be eighteen months. Funds must be under contract within eighteen months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released.
Method of awarding/releasing assistance: This assistance was originally issued as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. All ARRA funding expired by law on 09/30/2015. However, this Assistance Listing is being employed again under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021.
Funding was made available in fiscal year (FY) 2023. A wide variety of activities are eligible for use of the grant funds including: * Developing/implementing an energy efficiency and conservation strategy and retaining technical consultant services to assist in the development of such a strategy. * Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits.
* Establishing financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements (e.g., loan programs, rebate programs, waive permit fees.) * Providing grants to nonprofit organizations to perform energy efficiency retrofits.
* Developing/implementing programs to conserve energy used in transportation (e.g., flex time by employees, satellite work centers, promotion of zoning requirements that promote energy efficient development, transportation infrastructure: bike lanes/pathways, pedestrian walkways, and synchronized traffic signals). * Developing and implementing building codes and inspection services to promote building energy efficiency.
* Implementing energy distribution technologies. * Developing public education programs to increase participation and efficiency rates for recycling programs. * Purchasing/implementing technologies to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills or similar sources.
* Installing light emitting diodes (LEDs). * Developing, implementing, and installing renewable energy technologies on or in any government building. * Any other activity as determined by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Secretaries of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.
O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
No preapplication form or conference is required by DOE. Consultation and assistance will be available from DOE in the preparation of the application. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Application forms must be downloaded from the specific notice of funding opportunity posted on the grants. gov website at http://www. grants.
gov/ and submitted per instructions in the funding opportunity announcement. Applicants must register with FedConnect to submit their application. FedConnect website: www.
fedconnect. net Submission deadlines will be published in the funding opportunity announcement at http://www. grants.
gov It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify successful transmission. As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021. States and eligible units of local governments and Tribes will submit applications for available allocation.
Not Applicable. Deadlines are identified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Not Applicable.
Renewals are subject to review by the headquarters program office and subject to the availability of funds. Not Applicable. As required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: **Progress Reports:**Quarterly project and financial status reports are required.
Additional terms and conditions are invoked by ARRA 2009. A final report is required at the end of the contract period. In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, EPACT 1992 and 2005, ARRA 2009, IIJA 2021 and DOE procurement procedures.
A 10-year tracking and follow-up reporting mechanism may be required. Quarterly project and financial status reports are required. **Expenditure Reports:**Quarterly financial reports required.
Additional audit requirements: Audit procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. In addition, audit requirements need to comply with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and DOE procurement procedures as well as with 2 CFR 200. , In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and DOE procurement procedures.
As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021 and 2 CFR 200. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching Requirements: Percent: Other There is no local match requirement for the EECBG, however leveraging of funds on the part of the recipient is encouraged.
Matching requirements are voluntary. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Domestic Assistance Program that uses Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA): See Regional Assistance Locations.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: States, Local Governments, and Tribes Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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