Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program EECBG Team Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program
Opportunity We have great challenges before us The Economy, Energy Security, and Climate. It is imperative that we use the Recovery Act to not only jumpstart the economy and create jobs now, but we must also make significant progress toward our energy and environmental goals at the local, regional, national, and global scale. Cities have shown leadership on climate over the last 5 years and on energy/environment for the last 20! Your biggest challenge now - show Congress you invest this money so well that you deserve more! Recovery Act has given us a once-in-ageneration chance to show what cities can do with a windfall for clean energy. 2
Overview Recovery Act Investment Objectives Accountability EECBG Program Details Next Steps 3
Recovery Act Funding Overview EERE - $16.8 billion 10 Fold Increase in Budget Weatherization & Intergovernmental $ 11.6 B Steward of 70% of EERE Recovery Act Funds Significant investment in State and Local Govt s Weatherization Assistance $ 5.0 B State Energy Program $ 3.1 B EE Conservation Block Grant $ 2.8 B Grant Competitive Solicitation $ 400 M Appliance Rebate Program $ 300 M 4
Objectives Recovery Act Objectives Spur economic growth and create jobs Save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Transparency & accountability WIP Objectives Invest funds for economic stimulus effect now and to meet long-term energy goals Create comprehensive energy strategies that benchmark current performance and set goals Develop programs and projects that will persist beyond grant period Leverage funds with public and private sources Coordinate at regional levels 5
Accountability Top Priority Risk Mitigation Release of funds based on DOE milestones Project monitoring Certification and Training Monitoring and Evaluation 6
EECBG Program Eligible Uses of Funds Primarily for Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Not just municipal buildings and facilities Don t have to do capital projects. Think programs, think big, think leverage, with programs that pay dividends year after year, creating more jobs into the future. 1. Strategy development 2. Building Energy Audits & Retrofits 3. Financial Incentive Programs 4. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs for Buildings and Facilities 5. Development and Implementation of Transportation Programs 6. Building Codes and Enforcement 7. Energy Distribution Technologies for EE including CHP & district heating and cooling 8. Material Conservation Programs including source reduction, recycling, and recycled content procurement programs 9. Reduction and Capture of Methane and Greenhouse Gases 10.Traffic Signals and Street Lighting 11.Renewable Energy Technologies on Government Buildings 12.Any Other Appropriate Activity 7
EECBG Program Reporting and Measuring Success Outcome metrics: Jobs created and/or retained Energy saved Renewable energy capacity GHG emissions reduced Funds leveraged Web-based reporting system Individual output metrics based on activity type 8
Application Due Dates For State Applications Only: Deadline is May 26, 2009, 8:00:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Applications may be submitted at any time before the specified due date and time. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon practicable. For Units of Local Government and Tribal Applicants Only: Deadline is June 25, 2009 at 8:00:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Tribal Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before this due date if possible. 9
Funding All funds must be obligated/committed within 18 months of the effective date of the award and expended within 36 months of the effective date of the award. Obligation of funds under the EECBG awards will vary based on the following: 1. the award amount, and 2. acceptance of an approved Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) 10
Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategies (EECS) Components for Local Governments: Summary of Measurable Goals and Objectives Describe how funds will help you achieve goals and objectives Adjacent units of local governments receiving funds Sharing information and coordinating with the State Sustained benefits beyond funding period Strategy for fraud, waste, and abuse 11
Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategies (EECS) Components for States: Summary of Measurable Goals and Objectives Describe how funds will help you achieve goals and objectives Summarize Performance Metrics Process for providing subgrants to local governments Sustained benefits beyond funding period Strategy for fraud, waste, and abuse Red text indicates difference between Local EECS 12
Staged Disbursements 13
Next Steps Allocation formula and amounts for eligible entities published in Federal Register Formula grants awarded Competitive grants announced Expand DOE Resources Develop a Solution Center library of documents Expand technical assistance TAP & peer-to-peer exchanges Stay tuned to website for program announcements: http://www.eere.energy.gov/wip THANK YOU 14
Background 15
EECBG Program Presidential priority - deploy the cheapest, cleanest, fastest energy source energy efficiency Purpose To assist state, local, and tribal governments in implementing strategies to: 1. reduce fossil fuel emissions 2. reduce total energy use, and 3. improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors. To spur economic growth and create/retain jobs. Investment Outcome Lays foundation for low carbon economy Leverage 16
EECBG Program Total: $3.2 billion $2.8 billion as authorized in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 28% to states (60% to local governments) 68% to local governments 2% to Indian tribes 2% in competitive grants $400 million in competitive grants Competitive grants will promote market transformation, innovation, and leveraging Performance contracting, on-bill financing, revolving loans, loan guarantees, and other financial incentives and mechanisms 17
EECBG Program City Eligibility Formula is based on population and daytime population. Using most recent accurate census data. Population 35,000 or one of top ten highest population cities in state: Direct formula grants from DOE $400 million competitive from DOE Population under 35,000: Funding from State Energy Office States decide subgrant process 60% of each state s allocation goes to smaller cities and counties $400 million competitive from DOE $56 million competitive for smaller cities and counties from DOE 18