Now open! Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) accepting applications until MARCH 18

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) just opened a new funding program to assist those interested in implementing community-driven strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions through innovative energy efficiency measures or renewable energy deployment. The Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program is a competitive grant program to fund eligible local energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The first round of applications will be accepted until the deadline of March 18, 2024. 

Eligible applicants to the Community Fund include city and county governments not eligible to receive federal formula EECBG funding. Eligible projects include: 

  • Building energy assessments or audits
  • Building energy efficiency retrofits
  • Upgrading wastewater or water supply facilities for energy efficiency
  • Replacing traffic signals or streetlight lamps with high-efficiency bulbs to improve energy efficiency

Eligible applicants to the Innovation Fund include local governments, nonprofits and for-profit entities. Eligible projects include: 

  • Demonstrating innovative renewable energy project deployment
  • Demonstrating innovative energy efficiency retrofit measures

The Iowa Energy Office will administer the program with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, which was authorized through the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 

The Iowa EECBG Policies & Procedures Handbook provides details on program requirements, eligibility, application process, evaluation criteria and reporting requirements. Find more information at www.iowaeda.com/iowa-energy-office/energy-block-grant/. 

The webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required and available here.   

Please contact Jeff Geerts, program manager, with any questions at jeff.geerts@iowaeda.com or 515.348.6211. 

Posted: January 22, 2024

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