Reminder: Energy Efficiency Grants Applications due 10/31

The U.S. Department of Energy has nearly $300 million in funding dedicated for local governments under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Townships are eligible to apply through October 31, 2024, for projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions. Only townships with a population of more than 35,000 qualify for this program. Click here to see if your township qualifies and your eligible grant amount. 

Eligible projects include but are not limited to replacing traffic signals and street lighting with energy efficient technologies; installing on-site renewable energy technology in any township building that generates electricity from renewable resources; developing/implementing energy efficiency and conservation strategies; implementing programs to conserve energy used in transportation; and developing activities to increase recycling program participation and efficiency. For more information, visit the EECBG program page or contact EECBG@hq.doe.gov.