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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
Presented by the Indiana Office of Energy Development
EECBG BASICS
The purpose of the EECBG Program isto assist eligible entities in creating andimplementing strategies to:
reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities;reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; andincrease energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs through efficiency improvements;
EECBG BASICS CONTINUED
The purpose of the EECBG Program isto assist eligible entities in creating andimplementing strategies to:
create new jobs and increase productivity to spur economic growth and community development;increase security, resilience, and reliability of energy generation and transmission infrastructure;leverage the resources of federal, state and local governments, utilities and utility regulators, private sector and non-profit organizations to maximize the energy, economic and environmental benefits.
EECBG FUNDSSince the EECBG program is funded with ARRA(stimulus) funds, there are a few extraexpectations: Ensuring that iron, steel and manufactured
goods are produced in the United States; Ensuring wage rates are comparable to those
prevailing on projects of a similar character; Protecting whistleblowers and requiring
prompt referral of evidence of a false claim to an appropriate inspector general;
Certification and Registration. Reporting, tracking and segregation of
incurred costs; and Reporting on job creation and preservation;
EECBG FUNDSSince the EECBG program is funded with ARRA(stimulus) funds, there are a few extraexpectations: Publication of information on the Internet; Access to records by Inspectors General and
the Government Accountability Office; Prohibition on use of funds for gambling
establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses or swimming pools;
These special terms and conditions will be based on provisions included in Titles XV and XVI of the Act. These Special Provisions are located at http://management.energy.gov/business_doe/business_forms.htm.
ARRA FUNDS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE
Be advised that Recovery Act funds can be used in conjunction with other funding as necessary to complete projects, but tracking and reporting must be separate to meet the reporting requirements of the Recovery Act and related OMB Guidance. Applicants for projects funded by sources other than the Recovery Act should plan to keep separate records for Recovery Act funds and to ensure those records comply with the requirements of the Act. Funding provided through the Recovery Act that is supplemental to an existing grant is one-time funding.
FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM OED
$6.8M Total for non-entitlement communities The EECBG program will provide grants to
Indiana’s non-entitlement units of local government, cities, towns, and counties for the purchase and installation of energy efficient technology as outlined in this presentation. Please note that there will be at least one more round of this grant offered in Areas 2 and 3 only.
ELIGIBILITY Eligible applicants include non-entitlement
incorporated units of local government in Indiana.
Applicants from the Industrial, Residential, and Business sectors are not eligible.
Project activities must be located in Indiana and be associated with local Indiana governments that are not included in the entitlement communities for Indiana.
ENTITLEMENT CITIES AND COUNTIES Anderson $560,200 Bloomington $745,000 Carmel $633,000 Columbus $190,000 Elkhart $557,300 Evansville $1,206,000 Fishers $610,100 Fort Wayne $2,474,400 Gary $935,200 Greenwood $193,900 Hammond $728,100 Indianapolis $8,032,300 Kokomo $214,600 Lafayette $659,000 Lawrence $176,200 Mishawaka $219,000 Muncie $665,700
New Albany $165,900 Noblesville $170,000 Portage $151,100 Richmond $169,200 South Bend $1,046,800 Terre Haute $617,700
Counties Allen $404,500 Clark $438,900 Elkhart $629,800 Hamilton $362,400 Hendricks $546,900 Lake $2,979,700 LaPorte $462,900 Porter $511,800 St. Joseph $453,400 Tippecanoe $416,700
ELIGIBILITY-LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Local GovernmentsA local government is eligible for funds if the
following conditions are met: The government is included in the latest
available Census of Governments as a currently incorporated government;
The government has a governance structure with an elected official and governing body; The government has the authority to implement the eligible activities under this program; and
Units of local government are eligible for grants from the State if they meet the population requirements as outlined in the following slide.
ELIGIBILITY-CITIES For the purposes of the EECBG Program,
“city” includes a city-equivalent unit of local government as defined by the US Census of Governments. For example, a city-equivalent unit of local government such as a town, village or other municipality shall be considered eligible if it meets the required population thresholds. In states that have incorporated eligible municipalities (villages) within the boundaries of other incorporated eligible municipalities (towns), the village population will be subtracted from the town’s population.
population of less than 35,000
ELIGIBILITY-COUNTIES For the purposes of the EECBG Program,
“county” includes county-equivalent units of local government as defined by the US Census of Governments. County populations calculated for eligibility for direct formula grants from the DOE do not include the populations of any and all cities within them that are eligible for direct formula grants from the DOE. Counties are eligible for grants from the State if :
county population is less than 200,000
GROUP APPLICATION A group of eligible units of local governments
may choose to submit a single application provided that the application is submitted by a single eligible unit of local government representing the group.
The required assurances from the duly authorized official or highest elected official representing each of the units of local government must be provided.
Non-eligible entities may bundle their activities with an application from an eligible entity if the eligible entity is willing to accommodate them.
THREE AREAS OF INTEREST
Area 1: LED Traffic Signal RetrofitsArea 2: Lighting Retrofits for Government-
OwnedStructuresArea 3: Structure Retrofits (excluding lighting)
forGovernment-Owned Structures Likely that OED will offer Areas 2 &3 again
after the initial round is awarded Eligible applicants may apply for multiple
areas of interest. Only one application per area per applicant will be accepted.
AREA 1: LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL RETROFITS
Eligible projects include installing LED technology to replace inefficient lighting for pedestrian signals and traffic signals.
Cap of $250,000 maximum per applicant. No cost share required
AREA 2: LIGHTING RETROFITS FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED STRUCTURES
Eligible projects include installing energy efficient lighting upgrades and lighting/occupancy sensor controls for government-owned structures.
Cap of $50,000 maximum per applicant. An energy audit is recommended, but not
required Cost of energy audit can be claimed as an
eligible, reimbursable expense. No cost share required
AREA 3: STRUCTURE RETROFITS (EXCLUDING LIGHTING) FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED STRUCTURES Eligible projects include installing energy
efficient HVAC, windows, insulation, and energy monitoring system upgrades for government-owned structures.
Renewable energy projects are not eligible projects.
Cap of $100,000 maximum per applicant. An energy audit is recommended, but not
required Cost of energy audit can be claimed as an
eligible, reimbursable expense. No cost share required
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Quarterly and final Jobs created and/or retained Funds leveraged Energy saved Energy cost savings Monetary value of grant given and
breakdown of costs per quarter
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
# of buildings retrofitted # of traffic signals retrofitted # of units purchased, by type (lighting units) GHG emissions reduced (tons) (CO2
equivalents) Reduction in fuel oil consumption (gallons) Reduction in electricity consumption (MWh) Reduction in propane consumption (gallons)
If selected for an award there will be further information on reporting, contracting and the reimbursement procedures.
SCORING
Applicants must demonstrate that they have chosen project activities that will: Give the best return on the investment, Be completed by 12/31/10 (date subject to
change), Create or retain jobs, Conserve energy, Reduce energy costs, and Reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Grant program opened and announced on OED website along with application and all dates
Applicant will have energy audit completed, if applicable
Applications with all material will be due to OED Email confirmations will be sent to each
applicant notifying them of receipt Applicants will be notified via email of their
award or denial Projects can start Grant agreements will be generated to all
applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only complete applications will be reviewed Application must be submitted in a word
document format, no pdf Application and supporting materials must be
submitted electronically Use DOE’s EECBG Estimated Expected
Benefits Calculator to provide the requested info http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/solutioncenter/appl
icationresources/default.html
FINAL REMARKS
EECBG grants are on a reimbursement basis If awarded, a grant agreement will be
generated and will have to be signed by all parties
Reporting and site visits will be mandatory until end of grant agreement
Projects cannot be started until award
Once OED receives award from the US Department of Energy, it will release all applications on its website
www.energy.IN.gov