Arizona Department of Commerce
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Information The Energy Office is a division of the Arizona Department of Commerce and is receiving $129 million as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. This funding will be distributed in staggered amounts by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to the Energy Office and will be administered over a three-year period.
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Click here to enlarge graph. Click here to view weekly status reports on energy programs that have been provided ARRA funding. They include: Grant Amount; Current Status; Current Issues; and Current Successes. |
(Energy Star) Appliance Rebate Program
In 2009, DOE awarded $6.2 million to the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office to implement Arizona’s Appliance Rebate Program.
Energy Emergency Preparedness
In 2009, DOE awarded $796,410 to the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office to improve the state's energy emergency preparedness plans and ensure quick recovery and restoration from any energy supply disruptions.
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is an existing program that will be expanded with $57 million in ARRA funding. This program provides weatherization services to Arizonans based on income. The WAP has an established local service delivery network comprised of non-profit or governmental organizations that provides services in specific geographic areas of Arizona.
The State Energy Program (SEP) is an existing program that will be expanded with $55.4 million in ARRA funding. Guidelines or partial guidelines have been developed for six programs within the SEP. Click here for more information about programs that will advance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Arizona.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) was funded for the first time by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It will help Arizona cities and towns reduce total energy use, fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency in EECBG projects. Arizona was awarded $9,593,500 to fund projects for local governments with a population of 35,000 or less (according to 2007 Census).
For more information regarding Arizona Energy Programs email Olivia Doherty or call 602-771-1167. |
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ARRA QUICK LINKSARRA
For information on ARRA activity on a statewide level, visit Governor Jan Brewer’s website* on Arizona’s Economic Recovery at http://az.gov/recovery/index.html. 
ARRA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Click here for ARRA funding opportunity information on a federal level, specific to energy-related announcements not administered by the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office.
NASEO
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) is the only national non-profit organization whose membership includes the governor-designated energy officials from each state and territory. Click on NASEO NEWS for weekly updates on ARRA activity.
GRANTS.GOV
Your source to FIND and APPLY for all federal government grants. Click here and look to the right to view a newly created ARRA funding opportunity website.
FEDCONNECT
An online marketplace where federal agencies post opportunities and make awards via the web. Any vendor can view public postings without registering. However, registered users have numerous added benefits including the ability to electronically submit responses to the government directly through this site. Click here to view public funding opportunties.
GREEN JOBS AND ARRA FUNDING
Information on programs administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and Arizona's One-Stop Career Centers.
*NOTE: When visiting Governor Jan Brewer’s website on Arizona’s Economic Recovery, the tab titled “State Agencies” reflect programs administered by the State of Arizona. The “Program Funding” tab reflects programs that are managed by departments within the federal government. Click here to see a list of programs currently operating in Arizona.
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