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Rural Energy Startup Program (RESP) is sponsored by Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation (OEI). The Rural Energy Startup Program (RESP) supports communities in taking initial steps to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. It is funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.
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Rural Energy Startup Program Skip Navigation Links PSC > Rural Energy Startup Program Rural Energy Startup Program < OEI Homepage The Rural Energy Startup Program (RESP) is funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and supports communities taking initial steps to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency.
Who is eligible to apply To be eligible, applicants must be: A unit of local government (city, village, town, county) that was not eligible to receive a direct allocation from Department of Energy (DOE) (see Resources for Applicants below) Considered rural for the purposes of this program: Rural municipal zip codes are identified as those within “any area of a State not in a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants, not in the urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants, and excluding certain populations pursuant to 7 U.S.C.
1991(a)(13)(H) and (I). ” OEI has aligned its definition of rural with that used in Focus on Energy's rural bonus incentives program . Rural counties are identified by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) using census data to establish a range of rural and urban classifications known as Rural-Urban Continuum (RUC) codes, with RUC of 4 to 9 considered rural.
USDA’s Economic Research Service presents this information visually for Wisconsin by county. To be given priority, applicants may: Be within a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) as shown in the OEI Mapping Tool or have a DAC located within the planned project area. Additional Grant Details Currently accepting applications To apply for a PSC administered grant, applicants must submit an application using the PSC Grants System.
Use the application material below for details on grant eligibility, instructions on application responses, and required documentation when submitting an application in the PSC Grants System. PSC GRANTS SYSTEM LOGIN GRANTS SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE Types of Eligible Activities Applicants must demonstrate that their projects fall into one of the following eligible activities.
Grant awardees will be expected to use U.S. DOE’s EECBG Blueprints specific to these activities to guide their project implementation. U.S. DOE EECBG Blueprints serve as a step-by-step guide with tools and resources to support energy project implementation. Note, the OEI provides the U.S. DOE EECBG Blueprint PDFs below for applicant use but is not responsible for maintaining the links found in them.
Comprehensive Energy Planning | Blueprint 1: Energy Planning Evaluate current energy use and sources, determine potential for generating energy locally, and create goals for energy savings and generation.
Renewable Resource Planning | Blueprint 3D : Renewable Resource Planning for Rural and Tribal Communities Assess renewable resource potential, set a collective vision with stakeholders for optimal renewable energy deployment, and create an action plan for formal adoption and implementation.
Energy Audits and Building Upgrades | Blueprint 2A: Energy Efficiency - Energy Audits and Building Upgrades Identify potential energy saving opportunities in buildings and the technical and financial information (such as upfront costs, ongoing costs, projected energy savings, return on investment) in order to evaluate and approve energy efficiency, electrification, and grid interactivity retrofits.
Additionally, energy efficiency projects associated with a proposed energy audit, an existing energy audit, or a comprehensive energy plan are also eligible for funding. The following are the materials required to apply for the RESP Round 2: Rural Energy Startup Program Round 2 Application Instructions 9714-FG-2024 Applicant Metrics.
xlsx Document Part 1: Overview of the OEI and RESP Part 2: Eligible Applicants and Activities Part 3: Accounts and Application Content Part 4: OEI Map Overview and Demo Part 5: Review Criteria Part 6: Federal Flowdown Requirements RESP Round 2 Webinar Slides Frequently Asked Questions Rural Energy Startup Program Round 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Resources for Grant Applicants The OEI Map provides applicants with relevant information as they prepare OEI Grant Applications.
The available map layers include: Disadvantaged and Tribal Communities Wisconsin Rural Counties and Zip Codes Additional Available Layers: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Risk Index Electric Ut ility Service Territories Municipal and County Boundaries OEI Map NAVIGATE THE OEI MAP: PDF HANDOUT Energy Planning Consultant List Focus on Energy maintains a list of consultants who have made themselves known to Focus on Energy as providing energy planning services.
The OEI and Focus on Energy have not independently verified this list nor do they endorse those consultants listed. The OEI provides this list for the convenience of applicants only. Consultants who wish to be listed should submit a trade ally application to Focus on Energy.
Energy Planning Trade Allies U.S. DOE Formula-Eligible Applicants For reference, the entities that were eligible to receive a direct allocation from DOE, and therefore are not served by this program. If you are interested in this list, please contact the OEI ( OEI@Wisconsin. gov ).
Resources for RESP Grant Award Recipients Onboarding Materials for Grant Awardees Link to Onboarding Questionnaire Link to Environmental Screening Tool RESP Grant Recipients – All reports are to be filed through Grants Management System PSC GRANTS SYSTEM LOGIN GRANTS SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE DOE Required Property Equipment Inventory Build America, Buy America Certification Materials (Required) BABA Status Workbook (Attachment A) S ample BABA certification letter template (Attachment B) LCPtracker Admin Intake Form for Grantee LCPtracker Contractor Intake Form for Contractors/Subcontractors 2025 Grant Awards 2023 Questions about Current Grants or Additional Resources
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities taking initial steps to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $125,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Energy Startup Program (RESP) is funded by Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation (OEI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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