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State Energy Program Grant is a grant from the State of North Dakota, administered by Community Services with U.S. Department of Energy support, that funds energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state. Eligible project types include energy education, building audits, lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, alternative fuel vehicles and fueling systems, and small-scale wind and solar technologies.
Awards range from $7,500 to $75,000, with approximately $450,000 available annually. Priority applicants include schools, political subdivisions, state agencies, and nonprofits, though any organization may apply. Applications are accepted at any time; a letter of intent must be received by March 1 for the upcoming program year (July 1–June 30).
Applicants must register at SAM. gov.
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State Energy Program | Commerce | North Dakota The State Energy Program (SEP) promotes energy efficiency and conservation and is supported by financial and technical assistance through the U.S. Department of Energy. State Energy Program Fact Sheet North Dakota Approved State Energy Security Plan Community Services receives an annual allocation to implement the SEP program.
Generally, about $450,000 is available for grants in this program across the state. Community Services makes SEP funds available to applicants for a variety of energy efficiency related activities.
These include energy education, installation of energy efficient measures (building audits, lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, etc), transportation initiatives (alternative fuel vehicles and fueling systems) and renewable energy technologies (small scale wind turbines and solar technologies).
To promote energy education, Community Services has partnered with North Dakota State University to provide a variety of publications related to energy conservation topics. The U.S. Department of Energy's Publication and Product Library also has a variety of resources. We have also partnered with the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) to enable North Dakota households to calculate their carbon footprint.
Application Process: Applications are accepted at any time. However, in order to guarantee consideration for the upcoming program year (which runs from July 1 through June 30), applications or a letter of intent detailing a description of the proposed project and budget must be received by March 1st. Click here for the application form .
Applications should be signed by the organization's chief executive (i.e. executive director, mayor, school superintendent, etc.) Who may apply: While any organization may apply, priority is given to schools, political subdivisions, state agencies, and non-profit organizations. Awards to applicants range from $7,500 to $75,000. Awardees will need to be registered as a vendor with the state to receive reimbursement.
Register as Payee | Office of Management and Budget North Dakota Applicants must be registered at SAM. gov and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) in order to be eligible. Applications must be for future projects.
If your project is already underway or under contract, SEP funds cannot be awarded to your project. Purchase of services or goods over $10,000 require three bids. If less than three bids are received, an explanation letter must be submitted to the program manager for review prior to grant award.
Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis after receipt of supporting documentation Applications for the installation of energy efficient measures must include a completed Energy Savings Analysis - The Energy Savings Analysis can be completed and signed by a vendor, a representative of an energy service provider, an electrician or an engineer when the total cost of the project is less than $50,000 or for project costing $50,000 or more when the proposed work changes only one or two energy uses of the structure.
Projects with a total cost of $50,000 and over may require confirmation of energy savings and payback period by an engineer depending upon the complexity of the proposed work. The math used to calculate the figures provided in the ESA form must be included along with the signed form for review. State Energy Program grants may be available to assist with the associated costs.
Projects should have a combined payback period in the range of 10 years or less for the total estimated cost of the project. Project with a payback timeframe above this level will be considered based upon the availability of funds and the potential benefits to the community. Applications must provide a detailed explanation of your project and must describe the benefit or result you are working to achieve.
For more information about the SEP program, contact Kevin Iverson at (701) 328-5385. State Energy Program Grant Application (SFN59023) Energy Savings Analysis (SFN59261) Section 106 Clearance (SFN52654) When required this form with supporting attachments can be emailed to: shsculturalreview@nd. gov for review.
Energy Reimbursement Request (SFN59519) U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
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