Opportunity Title:
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
Funder/Agency:
WA State Dept of Commerce
Description:
Washington will pass through $2,046,501 in federal formula funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) to cities and counties ineligible for direct allocations from the federal Department of Energy.
Primary objectives of this pilot program:
Advancing our state energy strategy, equity, and policy goals, and expediting delivery of these funds to local governments.
Capacity-building for the smaller cities and counties that are not eligible for direct federal EECBG funding.
Three types of planning projects that are eligible for this program include:
Communities that work with consultants to develop plans and strategies for energy efficiency and conservation. This includes financing, purchasing, and installing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation and associated infrastructure.
Energy audits that are conducted on commercial and residential buildings.
Public education programs developed to build public awareness and energy-saving actions.
An online Question-and-Answer session will be offered shortly after the applications are opened. The application process will be streamlined and technical assistance with the applications will be available.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants will be smaller cities, counties or tribal governments that did not qualify for direct EECBG allocations from the federal government.
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$2,046,501
Anticipated Application Window:
February 19, 2024-April 01, 2024
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