OEI ENERGY NEWS

Building Energy Smart Program

The Office of Energy Independence has launched the Building Energy Smart (BE$T) program for Iowa’s buildings. The BEST program provides financing for all cost-effective energy improvements, technical assistance and program management for the installation of energy efficient and renewable energy projects. Participants are encouraged to review The Small Building Energy Audit (SBEA) audit process for buildings, up to 5,000 sq. ft.

See program details. For additional information, contact The Energy Group toll-free at: 877-571-6625.

Web Site for Opportunities in Iowa's New Energy Economy

The Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) recently launched a new website focused on the opportunities available to Iowans in the Green Economy. Please visit: www.iowaworkforce.org/new energy to review.

Federal ARRA and State Energy Grant Program Compliance Information

Together with the US Department of Energy, The Office of Energy Independence has provided compliance information to assist American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and State Energy Program (SEP) award recipients. For more information contact Kevin Eppens or: recovery email.

View Power Point presentations on: Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American Act, National Environmental Preservation Act, Section 106 compliance, State Historic Preservation Office procedures, Federal reporting requirements, and Grant Management.

View Video Training presentations on:

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/2_National_Env_Pol_Act_Req.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/3_Sec_106_Review_Proc.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/4_Sec_2_Archaeology.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/5_SHPO_Hist_and_Arch_Section.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/6_Davis-Bacon_and_Related_Acts.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/8_ARRA_Reporting_Using_GEMS.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/1_Buy_American_Provisions_of_ARRA.wmv

mms://video2.state.ia.us/oei/2010/7_ARRA_Reporting_Requirements.wmv