EECBG Program
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- Current: EECBG Program
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), funded through Section 40552(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is administered through the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED). This program provides $431.2 million in formula grants to states, local governments, and tribes for the purpose of improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption. In Indiana, 37 communities and 1 Tribe were selected to receive formula funds through the EECBG program. Under this U.S. Department of Energy Formula Program, OED will administer Indiana's allocation of approximately $2.4 million, with at least 60% of these funds being set aside for local governments and tribes who did not receive formula funds.
- Eligible Entities: Local governments
- Project length: Up to 2 years
About the Program
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), funded through Section 40552(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is administered through the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED). This program provides $431.2 million in formula grants to states, local governments, and tribes for the purpose of improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption. In Indiana, 37 communities and 1 Tribe were selected to receive formula funds through the EECBG program. Under this U.S. Department of Energy Formula Program, OED will administer Indiana's allocation of approximately $2.4 million, with at least 60% of these funds being set aside for local governments and tribes who did not receive formula funds.
- Eligible Entities: Local governments
- Project length: Up to 2 years
Indiana's EECBG Strategy
OED uses the five pillars of electricity policy, as codified in Indiana law: affordability, reliability, resiliency, stability, and environmental sustainability, in the development and implementation of grant programs. Energy efficiency supports the five pillars in multiple ways, including maintaining affordability through reducing energy consumption, increasing reliability, resiliency, and stability by reducing demands placed onto the electric grid, and providing environmental benefits. Indiana’s EECBG program also includes consideration for disadvantaged communities, and applications that improve outcomes specifically for disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged.
Indiana's Program Activities
The federal EECBG Program has over 14 categories of activities that are eligible for funding. After discussion with stakeholders and local governments, OED identified 4 program areas that will best serve the needs of local governments and drive as much of these limited dollars to communities as possible. See the application instructions for additional information about each program activity.
- Energy Planning
This activity will allow for local governments to develop a strategic roadmap to focus and guide energy efficiency and conservation efforts. Energy plans will identify existing energy consumption, goals, and strategies to meet the goals.
- Energy Efficiency Audits and Retrofits
This activity allows local governments to identify and implement energy efficiency improvements for reduced energy consumption and for cost savings. Actions for this program might include: building assessments and energy audits; energy efficiency improvements and technologies, including grid-interactivity; and energy savings performance contracts (Indiana Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract). Further examples of eligible activities under this program include the replacement of traffic signals and street lighting.
- Electric Transportation
This program activity supports local governments to deploy zero-emission transportation measures. Eligible activities for this program include electric vehicles and fleets, community EV charging infrastructure, and grid modernization efforts that are necessary to support electric transportation (such as metering systems, grid-interactive technologies). This program may be subject to further NEPA and Buy America (BABA) compliance.
- Workforce Development
This program activity assists local governments in enhancing and broadening skills of the workforce, fostering prosperity for individuals, communities, and businesses, with a focus on clean energy and the energy efficiency industry. Actions for this program might include workforce development program and curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and paying trainers and trainees.
Application
The application period for the EECBG program has now closed. Applications were due by February 2, 2024. Please check back for future funding opportunities and updates.
The funding opportunity to apply for the EECBG program opened on November 15, 2023. While there is no minimum or maximum, OED anticipates federal awards to be between $100,000 and $200,000. Download the full application package below for application details.
- For the full application package (zipped file), click here.
- One-page announcement
- Clarification Announcement
- Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
Application deadline: February 2, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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Press Release
- For the press release, click here.
The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) recently selected 11 Hoosier communities for grant dollars totaling $1.47 million, recognizing an assortment of projects aimed at bolstering energy efficiency and conservation efforts. Funds stem from Indiana’s funding allocation from the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.
Funding of grant dollars was available to units of local government in Indiana. Grants may be utilized by recipients to increase energy efficiency and conservation in their communities. Categories include efforts in energy planning, energy audits and efficiency upgrades for publicly owned buildings, and electric transportation for communities.
City of Plymouth ($225,367) – The City of Plymouth plans to procure three Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Work Trucks to determine feasibility of scaling electrification throughout the municipal fleet in three departments (Street, Wastewater, and Building Departments). Additionally, the City of Plymouth will procure and install four new city-owned charging options. The goal of this project will be to identify and assess the scalability of the light duty electric pick-up trucks through use cases and duty-cycles.
Howard County ($200,000) -- Howard County is seeking to retain a professional energy auditor to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the county’s real estate portfolio and other assets. Howard County will utilize these audits to assist in project prioritization, inform community stakeholders, and communicate relevant information to its constituents and residents. The goal of this project will be to identify and assess which buildings and assets will aid in the reduction of energy consumption costs for the county.
Tippecanoe County ($181,940) – Tippecanoe County plans to hire a professional energy auditor to assess the energy consumption of 12 county buildings and provide guidance on priority upgrades to maximize efficiency and energy savings. The project will develop an energy reduction plan with the goal of reducing their carbon footprint, demands on the electrical grid, and cycle inefficient equipment with newer, more energy-efficient equipment.
City of Goshen ($153,075) – The City of Goshen is aiming to procure services to insulate the City’s Annex Building, which houses the city’s offices. The project’s goal is to complete a successful insulation retrofit to the roof to aid in long-term maintenance and reduce energy consumption and expenses, while still maintaining the historic character of the building.
Marshall County ($154,333) – The Marshall County Highway Department plans to purchase two F-150 Ford Lightning Ext and two charging stations to be installed at its main garage. The project goal is to replace two gasoline powered trucks with new, electric trucks and determine the feasibility of fleet electrification by evaluating energy efficiency, cost savings, and duty-cycle performance.
City of Nappanee ($127,225) – The City of Nappanee is looking to purchase one EV work truck and one EV SUV to determine feasibility of scaling electrification of the City’s municipal fleet. Additionally, the City is seeking to purchase and install four new fleet chargers at City Hall. The goal of this project will be to identify and assess the scalability of electric vehicles through varying use cases and duty-cycle performance.
Jefferson County ($117,600) – Jefferson County seeks to insulate its District 9 distribution warehouse with spray foam and install energy-efficient LED lighting. The project goal is to protect disaster supplies from extreme temperature changes, reallocate energy savings toward community resiliency, enhance worker comfort and productivity, increase sustainable practices, and reduce energy consumption by approximately 50 percent.
Walkerton ($72,062) – The Town of Walkerton plans to acquire one Chevrolet Blazer EV, equipment for police upfitting, and one Level 2 Charging Station to be installed at the Police Department garage located inside the Municipal Center to enable the potential implementation of an all-electric police fleet. The goal of the project is to examine energy efficiency, cost savings, duty cycle, and share the results of the electric vehicles for other municipalities and the wider public.
Hobart ($70,000) – The City of Hobart seeks to appoint a contractor to retrofit all city-owned streetlights from high-pressure sodium lights to LED lights, saving the city 60 percent in energy usage. The goal of the project is to reduce maintenance and energy costs and increase community safety due to improved light quality.
Town of Gentryville ($74,754) – Gentryville was awarded $74,754.00 in federal funds and provided $49.43 in matching funds. The Town of Gentryville (Gentryville Police Department) plans to procure two Ford Lightning XLT 4WD Extended Range electric vehicles to replace its retirement age vehicles. Additionally, the City of Gentryville will procure and install two 240-volt charger depots at the Police Department. The goal of this funding aims to support and equip the Gentryville Police Department with more reliable, durable, and environmentally friendly vehicles.