Over 2,300 state, local, and tribal governments are eligible for direct formula grants from the US DOE. Competitive grants are also available under the program. Governments ineligible for direct formula grants from DOE are still eligible for competitive funds from DOE, and funds from their State Energy Office. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) provides grants to U.S. local governments, states, territories, and Indian tribes, to fund projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency.
NYSERDA's Role
NYSERDA was allocated $29 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to administer a competitive solicitation for small municipalities across New York State. NYSERDA’s comprehensive plan to administer those funds was approved by the U.S. Department of Energy on Friday, September 18, 2009.
On December 23, 2009, NYSERDA announced RFP 10: Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities, the competitive solicitation administering the EECBG funds. For more details regarding this program, please see the Solicitations section below.
Solicitations / Requests for Proposals
$24,000,000 available through Competitive Solicitation
Proposals due:
February 17, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides statewide funding for the implementation of energy conservation measures including: energy efficiency, renewable energy, efficient transportation systems, material conservation, and energy conservation personnel. This RFP is part of NYSERDA’s administration of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Eligible Proposers are small municipal governments of New York State that did not receive a direct EECBG allocation from Department of Energy (those not listed in this chart).
Webinars and Informational Sessions:
A Webinar on RFP 10 will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00pm EST. Please note that space is limited. To view system requirements and reserve your space, please register here.
Informational sessions will be held across New York State on NYSERDA's RFP 10: Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities. For details, locations and times please view the RFP 10 brochure.
Are you a “Large” Community or a “Small” Community?
The US Department of Energy has broken municipalities up into two categories: Large Communities and Small Communities. Large Communities will receive direct formula grants from the DOE. The eligibility for Large Communities consists of the following:
Cities and Counties
- Cities with a population of 35,000 or more
- Counties with a population of 200,000 or more
- The top-ten highest populated cities and counties in each state, regardless of population
Indian Tribes
All federally recognized Indian tribes and any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
A breakdown of the Large Communities and their formula grants can be found on this chart.
If your local government is not on this list, you are a “Small” Community and will need to apply through NYSERDA's RFP 10: Project Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities to receive EECBG funds.
Large Community Application Process
Large communities eligible for direct grants had to apply directly to the Department of Energy (DOE). The August 25th due date has been passed and Applications are no longer being accepted.
Further NYSERDA Assistance
General Inquiries
Questions related to NYSERDA and The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) can be sent to 1-866-NYSERDA (697-3732) ext. 3412 or by email EconomicRecovery@nyserda.org
Technical Assistance Technical assistance is available from NYSERDA to help municipalities analyze the opportunities available through the Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program and to develop cost-effective energy reduction strategies. For more information please contact us by phone or email at the number or email address noted above.
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