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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)
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Click here to view weekly status reports. They include: Grant Amount; Current Status; Current Issues; and Current Successes. | The Program was created through funding by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The intent of the program is to assist U.S. states, counties, and cities in the development, promotion, implemention, and better manage energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. The State of Arizona will receive millions of dollars to help reduce total energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve overall energy efficiency.
Funding is divided among 'Direct and Non-Direct' entities. 'Direct' entities are: cities or towns with a population of more than 35,000 (based on 2007 U.S. Census figures); top ten populated counties; and Tribal Communities in Arizona that are eligible for funding directly from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 'Non-Direct' entities are cities or towns with a population below 35,000 and the remaining five Arizona counties that are eligible for funding directly from the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office (Energy Office). Click either link below for more information.
All 'Direct' cities, towns and counties have submitted their applications to DOE as of June 25, 2009. DOE estimates that processing applications may take 60-90 days. Further information will be posted upon approval of applications.
The State of Arizona is required to pass through at least 60% ($5,756,100) of its funding share to cities and counties not receiving direct formula funding. Each state decides how to award funding to non-direct entities. The Energy Office recommends that these entities complete the three step registration process below.
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ARIZONA EECBG TOOLBOX
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EECBG UPDATE!
From August 24, 2009 to January 13, 2010, DOE has awarded 32 government entities EECBG allocations in the amount of $51,955,792 of $54,223,900 (95.8%) for future energy projects in Arizona. Arizona had 32 government entities eligible for funding. Of these, four were awarded partial funding: Cochise County - $187,500 of $362,800; City of Maricopa - $124,300 of $142,300; Pima County - $250,000 of $3,981,900; and Yuma County - $23,992 of $427,700.
From September 11, 2009 to January 20, 2010, DOE has awarded eight Tribal entities allocations in the amount of $7,588,500 of $8,963,900 (84.7%). Arizona had 16 tribal entities eligible for funding. Of these, the Tohono O'odham Nation was awarded partial funding, $250,000 of $437,800.
NOTE: Of the $8.9 million allocated to Arizona Tribal entities, the Navajo Nation was awarded $6,079,400 on October 9, 2009. If a Tribal government spans more than one state, eligible funding reflects the allocation for the Tribal government as a whole.)
Click here to see grantees list.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Solution Center
To help eligible grantees develop energy efficiency projects and programs that meet the conditions and guidelines of the EECBG Program, technical assistance resources are provided on this website. Please visit our Solution Center to access best practices, our EECBG webcast series, and information resources.
If you have submitted a registration request and are waiting activation of your account click here to check the status .
Subscribe to EERE's Progress Alerts for updates to the Block Grant Program.
Link to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) News Release announcing EECBG funding opportunities (3-26-09)
For more information contact the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, Robin Boudreau, Arizona EECBG Program Manager, at 602-771-1153 or email RobinB@azcommerce.com .
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