PSD Announces Round #3 RFP for The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) for Competitive Municipality Sub Grants 1 17 2025

PSD Announces a Third Opportunity to Apply for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) for Competitive Municipality Sub-Grants 1-17-25

Announcement

Friday. 1/17/2025 - 12:00 pm

This is the third funding cycle under the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, which aims to assist local governments in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel emissions, particularly in the transportation and building sectors. The initiative focuses on creating a sustainable and equitable energy economy, prioritizing disadvantaged communities, and promoting inclusive workforce opportunities. Municipalities are invited to propose projects that align with these goals, selecting from a range of eligible activities designed to improve local and regional energy strategies.

**Please be aware that this updated Request for Proposals includes new details about the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Refer to the text highlighted in bluefor the revisions relevant to the Round 3 funding opportunity. See the full 3^rdEECBG RFP Re-Release for revisions and details.

TIMELINE (ROUND 3)

RFP Round 3 Release Date: January 17, 2025

Round 3 Questions to PSD Due by: February 7, 2025 - 4:30 PM (EST)

PSD Response to Round 3 Questions: February 13, 2025 - 4:30 PM (EST)

• Note: PSD may update the Q&A postings before then. See this page for updates

Applications for Round 3 Due by: March 21, 2025 - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Eligible Activities

• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Retaining Technical Consulting Services
• Residential and Commercial Building Audits
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs for Buildings and Facilities
• Conservation of Transportation Energy
• Building Code and Inspection Services

Maximum and Minimum Awards
The maximum amount of funds available for any eligible entity is $200,000. The minimum amount that an applicant can apply for is $25,000.

Who can apply?

Except for the towns and cities listed below, all other Vermont cities, towns, and incorporated villages are eligible to apply for EECBG funding from the PSD. Towns and cities can submit more than one proposal and can submit either a new proposal or a proposal for additional funds if they received funding during either Round 1 or Round 2. However, the PSD reserves the right to prioritize municipalities that haven't yet received an EECBG award if the program is oversubscribed.

Ineligible Municipalities: Town of Bennington, Town of Brattleboro, City of Burlington, Town of Colchester, Town of Essex, Town of Hartford, Town of Milton, City of Rutland, City of South Burlington, and Town of Williston.

Additional Provisions: Recipients of grants from this RFP must comply with Federal Special Terms and Conditions. Special Terms and Conditions (vermont.gov)

Questions about this RFP should be emailed to:

[email protected]