Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)

Objective

The program provides financial and technical assistance to assist State and local governments create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects. The program’s objectives are: * To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities; * To reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and * To improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors. This assistance was originally issued as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. All ARRA funding expired by law on 09/30/2015. However, this Assistance Listing is being employed again under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [BIL]) of 2021. Funding was made available in fiscal year (FY) 2023.

Who Can Apply

• Government - General
• State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)

State and local governments including US Territories and Possessions.

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family

Individuals and families.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

clay.pfrangle@ee.doe.gov
720-672-1445