Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

Applications Open!

Washington is providing $2M in federal funding to help smaller cities and counties plan for future energy conservation and efficiency projects. These funds could be used for jurisdictions to work towards meeting state requirements such as the Clean Buildings Performance Standards or for the Growth Management Act. Commerce will guide grantees to other sources of potential funding for the actual implementation of the projects.

This funding is specifically for cities, counties, and tribal governments that are not eligible for direct EECBG allocations from the US Department of Energy. Cities and counties demonstrating the highest levels of need as shown on the DOE’s Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJEST) will receive priority in scoring. This aligns with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Justice 40 and Washington’s HEAL Act priorities.

We are funding three types of planning projects:

1. Working with consultants to develop plans and strategies for energy efficiency and conservation.
2. Paying for energy audits that are conducted on commercial and residential buildings.
3. Developing public education programs to build public awareness and energy-saving actions.

Applications are due by April 1. See the Request for Applications on the EECBG program webpage. https://www.commerce.wa.gov/program-index/eecbg/

Contact: Kristen Kalbrener, Program Manager

energyretrofits@commerce.wa.gov