$2.8 Billion in Energy Efficiency Funding Available Now
Local & State Agencies Must Take Immediate Action in Order to Benefit
As a part of the The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, funds have been allocated to the Department of Energy for local governments in the form of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The funds' purpose is to stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.
Non-Formula Funds
Call Willdan contacts in your local area (see column at right) to get information about non-formula funds earmarked for smaller cities and counties available now.
Formula Funds Awarded
To date, DOE has awarded more than 1,200 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, totaling over $1.4 billion: list of grants.
DOE is expected to publish in early fall 2009 a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for approximately $454 million of competitive grants under the EECBG program
Download our EECBG Overview (shown left) for answers to the these frequent questions:
- How much funding is available?
- When is the application due?
- What are the first steps in the application process?
- Next steps?
- What types of projects are given precedence for funding?
- Why is Willdan uniquely equipped to help you access these funds?
Our EECBG Services
Willdan has an extensive background in developing agencywide energy action plans similar to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) as well as Block Grant program funding and federal reporting. We are uniquely equipped to assist cities with the development of their strategy and application, avoiding undue delays.
Download our list of EECBG services shown below, or contact Alex Araiza for a complimentary initial consultation.
