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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Updated
November 16, 2009
Email EECBGprogram@utah.gov On March 26, 2009, the Department of Energy (DOE) released the DE-Funding Opportunity Announcement-0000013 and the funding allocations for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Utah was allocated direct formula grants totaling $34,214,700 to use for projects to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, improve energy efficiency, stimulate the economy, and create or retain jobs. Of the state allocated EECBG grants, the Utah State Energy Program (USEP) was allocated $9,593,500. Utah formula cities and counties were allocated $18,184,100 and federally recognized tribes, in Utah were allocated $6,437,100. The USEP funds will soon be available as sub-awards, on a competitive basis, to certain local governments. DRAFT Request for Grant ApplicationDRAFT Request for Grant Application The DRAFT Request for Grant Application (RGA) includes the RGA narrative, seven application forms, and other attached information. The FINAL RGA will be posted and announced immediately after the DOE approves the USEP EECBG Strategic Plan, which was submitted on June 23, 2009. Following DOE approval, this grant will be available through USEP. There will be only a narrow window of time for applicants to submit the FINAL RGA to the USEP. Because of this limitation, the release of this DRAFT should help applicants to start preparing for this opportunity. If eligible applicants have questions on the application process or projects, or have comments on the DRAFT RGA, please forward your questions and comments to jerriannernstsen@utah.gov. USEP Allocation and OutreachUSEP will make at least 60% of the $9,593,500 available, on a competitive basis, to non-formula cities and counties. If your incorporated community is NOT on the DOE direct formula grant list, then you may be eligible for the USEP EECBG opportunity. Currently, USEP is scheduling EECBG-related presentations and discussion groups with non-formula cities and counties across the state. Some of these presentations are being hosted by the Association of Governments. The USEP would like to thank all those assisting in facilitating these meetings, the Association of Governments has really helped out! USEP is also preparing guidelines and requirements describing how the EECBG measurables (energy saved, energy generated, greenhouse gas emissions reduced, jobs created, funds leveraged, and timelines) will be monitored, inspected, and reported to the USEP. Non-formula Cities & Counties SurveySurvey Results (pdf) USEP released a survey on May 21, 2009 requesting information from non-formula cities and counties. This survey was a mechanism for USEP to gather information about proposals cities and counties are developing or may develop for the forthcoming Utah EECBG opportunity. It also provided information to communities about what USEP may require in our forthcoming request for grant application. USEP thanks those communities that participated in the survey. Formula Utah Cities, Counties & TribesFormula Cities & Counties (xls) Receive UpdatesThe USEP has an email list service that emails current information regarding the EECBG program. To add your name to the list, please email eecbgprogram@utah.gov. This Web site will also provide updated information. Additional LinksFor more information concerning DOE's EECBG program, including eligible activities and previously held webcasts, please visit the EECBG Web site. Additional information on ARRA and other granting opportunities:
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