March 5, 2010- Deadline for all cities and counties to apply to the Office of Energy Independence.

The EECBG award announcements will be made available as soon as the application review process is completed by the Office of Energy Independence.

• September 30, 2012
• 3-year period of performance

• Cities with populations less than 35,000 or counties with less than 100,000 are eligible to apply through the Office of Energy Independence.
• Cities with populations of 35,000 or more or counties with 100,000 or more will also apply through the Office of Energy Independence.
• See DOE's Full List of Allocations for Iowa

• Development of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy
• Residential and commercial building energy audits
• Financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements
• Grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for retrofits
• Energy efficiency and conservation programs for buildings and facilities
• Development and implementation of transportation programs to conserve energy
• Building codes and inspections
• Energy distribution technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency
• Material conservation programs
• Reduction and capture of methane and greenhouse gases, excluding carbon capture or sequestration from power plants
• Energy efficient traffic signals and street lighting
• Renewable energy technologies on government buildings
• Any other appropriate activity approved by DOE

• Jobs created and retained
• Energy saved
• Renewable energy generated
• Greenhouse gas emissions reduced
• Cost savings

U.S. Department Of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Website

Full Funding Opportunity Announcement