Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)

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The Program was created in 2007 and funded for the first time by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The intent of the program is to assist U.S. states, counties, and cities in the development, promotion, implementation, and better manage energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. The State of Arizona will receive millions of dollars to help reduce total energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve overall energy efficiency.

Funding is divided among Non-Direct and Direct entities:

• Non-Direct entities are population less than 35,000. Funded directly thru the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office,  the State of Arizona is required to pass through at least 60% ($5,756,100) to cities and counties. Each state decides how to award funding to non-direct entities.
  
  
• The first phase of funding was awarded on May 14, 2010. (See link below for details)
  Governor Jan Brewer Announces Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants to Local Governments
  
• The second phase of funding was a Competitive Grant application. Deadline for applications was May 26, 2010.
  
  
• Direct entities are populations of more than 35,000 (based on 2007 U.S. Census figures); top ten populated counties; and Tribal Communities in Arizona that are eligible for funding directly from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

ARIZONA EECBG TOOLBOX
Project Development tools Eligible Activity Table (.xls) Estimated Benefits Calculator (.xls) Arizona Utilities (Utility Loan/Rebate Programs) Solar Calculator Energy Solutions Database Arizona Recycles Lamp Recycle	Participating Communities Forms Program Guideline Manual (.pdf) Monthly Report Form (.doc) Vendor Report (.xls) Contractor Checklist (.doc) Payment Request (.doc) Waste Stream (.doc) Davis-Bacon Forms Labor Standards Certification (.xls) Checklist for Sub-Grantees (.doc) Request for Additional Classification & Rate (.pdf) Deduction Authorization Example (.xls) Fringe Benefits (.doc) Poster for Employee Rights Under Davis-Bacon (.pdf) Project Wage Sheet (.doc) Davis-Bacon Payroll Sheet (WH-347) (.pdf) Instructions for the WH-347 form (.pdf) WH-347 Example (.pdf) Record of Employee Intervew Form (.doc) Instructions for the Employee Interview Form (.doc) Confirmation of Restitution Paid (.doc) Reference Page (.doc)
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Solution Center
To help eligible grantees develop energy efficiency projects and programs that meet the conditions and guidelines of the EECBG Program, technical assistance resources are provided on this website. Please visit our Solution Center to access best practices, our EECBG webcast series, and information resources.

Link to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) News Release announcing EECBG funding opportunities (3-26-09)

For more information contact the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office, Robin Boudreau, Arizona EECBG Program Manager, at 602-771-1153 or email RobinB@azcommerce.com .