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The Mississippi Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (MIEEP) is a grant from the Mississippi Development Authority, funded through U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program funds, that assists industrial manufacturers in Mississippi with energy-efficiency upgrades to their facilities.
The program helps reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs by supporting eligible retrofits such as lighting improvements, water heating systems, energy controls, HVAC upgrades, and other qualifying energy-efficiency projects. Grant awards cover up to 50% of total project costs, with individual awards ranging from $15,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Eligible applicants are industrial manufacturers operating in Mississippi.
Approximately $500,000 in total program funding was made available through the most recent grant cycle, which launched in May 2023.
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(May 1, 2023) – The Mississippi Development Authority is accepting grant applications for the 2023 Mississippi Industrial Energy Efficiency Program, which is made possible through approximately $500,000 in State Energy Program funds from the U.S. Department of Energy. MIEEP assists industrial manufacturers with making energy-efficiency upgrades to their facilities, which reduces energy consumption and operating costs.
Eligible energy retrofits include lighting, water heating and energy systems control, as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning projects, among others. Grant awards are offered up to 50 percent of total project costs, with the award not to exceed $50,000. The minimum grant award is $15,000.
“Supporting energy-savings systems helps Mississippi companies and communities unlock the potential for tremendous cost savings. MIEEP is a prime opportunity for companies to reduce energy usage and spur a more prosperous Mississippi,” said MDA Deputy Executive Director Laura Hipp.
To date, projects implemented through MIEEP have resulted in improved working conditions for approximately 3,000 employees across a wide variety of manufacturers in Mississippi, ranging from catfish processing to HVAC component production. Those projects include lighting upgrades, compressed air system replacements and building envelope improvements that cover over 2. 95 million square feet of manufacturing space.
Eligible applicants are for-profit businesses with operations in Mississippi that are engaged in industrial or manufacturing processes, such as those included in North American Industry Classification System codes 31, 32 or 33. The deadline to apply for MIEEP funding is Friday, July 14, 2023, at 5 p. m.
An energy audit analysis must be submitted with MIEEP grant applications. MDA is providing assistance to help offset the costs of the energy audit. To view the Funding Opportunity Announcement and grant application, go to https://mississippi.
org/community-resources/office-energy/ . For more information, please contact MDA’s Energy & Natural Resources Division at (601) 359-9402 or energysmartms@mississippi. org .
About Mississippi Development Authority Mississippi Development Authority is the state’s lead economic and community development agency. MDA focuses on new business recruitment, existing business expansion, workforce training, and tourism promotion. For more information, visit MDA’s website at mississippi.
org . Contact Us Using The Form Below Toll-Free: (800) 360-3323 Grow Your Business in Mississippi International Trade & Investment Minority and Small Business
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations in Mississippi; must focus on industrial or community energy efficiency improvements Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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