The Office of Energy Security and CERTs are co-hosting this webinar to share information about three programs from the Office of Energy Security for local governments in Minnesota.
Join us on the web or in person on November 10 from 3:00-4:30pm
Agenda: Presenters from the Office of Energy Security (OES) will discuss upcoming stimulus programs that will be available to Minnesota local governments. The stimulus programs to be discussed include:
- Facility Cost-Share Program – The Facility Cost-share will be awarded through a competitive process to Minnesota school districts and local governments to make energy efficiency improvements to existing facilities. Initially, between $4 and $6 million will be available for cost-effective projects that are ready for immediate implementation. The Cost-share facilities grant will provide funds for up to 25% the cost of a facility improvement project with a maximum of $100,000 for each grant award. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/OES-FacilityCostShare
- Competitive Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program – The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) is a competitive grant to enhance energy efficiency, create jobs, and reduce fossil fuel emissions across Minnesota. The grants will be awarded to the most competitive cities and counties that were not eligible to apply directly to the U.S. DOE for formula grants. Approximately $6 million will be available to the top applicants. To ensure that EECBG funds are allocated statewide and competition is more equitable, there will be consideration of geographic location and population size. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/EECBG-competitive-grant-MN
