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Summary

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program is a new program created in late 2007 and funded for the first time through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The program provides funding for local governments, states, territories and Indian tribes, to support projects that reduce energy use, decrease fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency in all sectors, including transportation. Because the funding comes through ARRA, additional goals have been added focused on job creation and economic stimulus.

Most of the EECBG funds will go directly to local governments and a smaller amount will go to each state's energy office (California Energy Commission). Nationally, the total funding for this program will amount to $3.2 billion. Locally, San Francisco will benefit from $7,739,300 in formula funds and the California Energy Commission will receive $49,603,400. Of the $49 million, these funds will likely go to cities, counties, and other items under the discretion of the Energy Commission. 

Eligibility

ARRA included $3.2 billion for EECBG, of which $2.7 billion will be distributed by the US Department of Energy (DOE) via formula grants to all states and at least the ten largest cities and counties within each state. See a list of eligible localities and estimated allocations. Click on a state to see the breakdown for counties and cities within the state.

States, cities and counties that are listed on the EECBG website (San Francisco) must apply to DOE directly to receive their allocation. Applications were due June 26th.

In addition, at a later date the Department of Energy will be releasing a separate Funding Announcement for $455 million in competitive grants.

Uses of Funds

There are 13 eligible activities for EECBG funding, including the "Development and Implementation of Transportation Programs to conserve energy."

What is DOE looking for?

The U.S. Department of Energy is looking for sustainable projects that create and protect jobs as well reduce greenhouse gas emissions. DOE will prioritize projects that:

• Leverage other public and private resources;
• Enhance workforce development;
• Persist beyond the funding period; and
• Promote energy market transformation such as revolving loans, low-cost loans, energy savings performance contracting, advanced building codes, building and home retrofit incentives and policies, and transportation programs and policies.
  

How will success be measured?

Grantees will be required to report regularly to the DOE on five metrics:

• Jobs created and/or retained;
• Energy savings on a per dollar invested basis;
• Renewable energy capacity installed;
• Greenhouse gas emissions reduced; and
• Funds leveraged.
  

How do I apply?

• For more information or for questions, please visit the DOE's EECBG website.
• Application for states and eligible cities and counties.
• More information about the California Energy Commission's role in the EECBG.

 Please direct other questions about the EECBG grant program to:
Amber Crabbe, Senior Transportation Planner with the SFCTA, at 415.522.4801 or via email.