ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK

GRANT PROGRAM

Presented by the Indiana Office of Energy Development

EECBG BASICS

The purpose of the EECBG Program isto assist eligible entities in creating andimplementing strategies to:

reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities;reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; andincrease energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs through efficiency improvements;

EECBG BASICS CONTINUED

The purpose of the EECBG Program isto assist eligible entities in creating andimplementing strategies to:

create new jobs and increase productivity to spur economic growth and community development;increase security, resilience, and reliability of energy generation and transmission infrastructure;leverage the resources of federal, state and local governments, utilities and utility regulators, private sector and non-profit organizations to maximize the energy, economic and environmental benefits.

EECBG FUNDSSince the EECBG program is funded with ARRA(stimulus) funds, there are a few extraexpectations: Ensuring that iron, steel and manufactured

goods are produced in the United States; Ensuring wage rates are comparable to those

prevailing on projects of a similar character; Protecting whistleblowers and requiring

prompt referral of evidence of a false claim to an appropriate inspector general;

Certification and Registration. Reporting, tracking and segregation of

incurred costs; and Reporting on job creation and preservation;

EECBG FUNDSSince the EECBG program is funded with ARRA(stimulus) funds, there are a few extraexpectations: Publication of information on the Internet; Access to records by Inspectors General and

the Government Accountability Office; Prohibition on use of funds for gambling

establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses or swimming pools;

These special terms and conditions will be based on provisions included in Titles XV and XVI of the Act. These Special Provisions are located at http://management.energy.gov/business_doe/business_forms.htm.

ARRA FUNDS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE

Be advised that Recovery Act funds can be used in conjunction with other funding as necessary to complete projects, but tracking and reporting must be separate to meet the reporting requirements of the Recovery Act and related OMB Guidance. Applicants for projects funded by sources other than the Recovery Act should plan to keep separate records for Recovery Act funds and to ensure those records comply with the requirements of the Act. Funding provided through the Recovery Act that is supplemental to an existing grant is one-time funding.

FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM OED

$6.8M Total for non-entitlement communities The EECBG program will provide grants to

Indiana’s non-entitlement units of local government, cities, towns, and counties for the purchase and installation of energy efficient technology as outlined in this presentation. Please note that there will be at least one more round of this grant offered in Areas 2 and 3 only.

ELIGIBILITY Eligible applicants include non-entitlement

incorporated units of local government in Indiana.

Applicants from the Industrial, Residential, and Business sectors are not eligible.

Project activities must be located in Indiana and be associated with local Indiana governments that are not included in the entitlement communities for Indiana.

ENTITLEMENT CITIES AND COUNTIES Anderson $560,200 Bloomington $745,000 Carmel $633,000 Columbus $190,000 Elkhart $557,300 Evansville $1,206,000 Fishers $610,100 Fort Wayne $2,474,400 Gary $935,200 Greenwood $193,900 Hammond $728,100 Indianapolis $8,032,300 Kokomo $214,600 Lafayette $659,000 Lawrence $176,200 Mishawaka $219,000 Muncie $665,700

New Albany $165,900 Noblesville $170,000 Portage $151,100 Richmond $169,200 South Bend $1,046,800 Terre Haute $617,700

Counties Allen $404,500 Clark $438,900 Elkhart $629,800 Hamilton $362,400 Hendricks $546,900 Lake $2,979,700 LaPorte $462,900 Porter $511,800 St. Joseph $453,400 Tippecanoe $416,700

ELIGIBILITY-LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Local GovernmentsA local government is eligible for funds if the

following conditions are met: The government is included in the latest

available Census of Governments as a currently incorporated government;

The government has a governance structure with an elected official and governing body; The government has the authority to implement the eligible activities under this program; and

Units of local government are eligible for grants from the State if they meet the population requirements as outlined in the following slide.

ELIGIBILITY-CITIES For the purposes of the EECBG Program,

“city” includes a city-equivalent unit of local government as defined by the US Census of Governments. For example, a city-equivalent unit of local government such as a town, village or other municipality shall be considered eligible if it meets the required population thresholds. In states that have incorporated eligible municipalities (villages) within the boundaries of other incorporated eligible municipalities (towns), the village population will be subtracted from the town’s population.

population of less than 35,000

ELIGIBILITY-COUNTIES For the purposes of the EECBG Program,

“county” includes county-equivalent units of local government as defined by the US Census of Governments. County populations calculated for eligibility for direct formula grants from the DOE do not include the populations of any and all cities within them that are eligible for direct formula grants from the DOE. Counties are eligible for grants from the State if :

county population is less than 200,000

GROUP APPLICATION A group of eligible units of local governments

may choose to submit a single application provided that the application is submitted by a single eligible unit of local government representing the group.

The required assurances from the duly authorized official or highest elected official representing each of the units of local government must be provided.

Non-eligible entities may bundle their activities with an application from an eligible entity if the eligible entity is willing to accommodate them.

THREE AREAS OF INTEREST

Area 1: LED Traffic Signal RetrofitsArea 2: Lighting Retrofits for Government-

OwnedStructuresArea 3: Structure Retrofits (excluding lighting)

forGovernment-Owned Structures Likely that OED will offer Areas 2 &3 again

after the initial round is awarded Eligible applicants may apply for multiple

areas of interest. Only one application per area per applicant will be accepted.

AREA 1: LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL RETROFITS

Eligible projects include installing LED technology to replace inefficient lighting for pedestrian signals and traffic signals.

Cap of $250,000 maximum per applicant. No cost share required

AREA 2: LIGHTING RETROFITS FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED STRUCTURES

Eligible projects include installing energy efficient lighting upgrades and lighting/occupancy sensor controls for government-owned structures.

Cap of $50,000 maximum per applicant. An energy audit is recommended, but not

required Cost of energy audit can be claimed as an

eligible, reimbursable expense. No cost share required

AREA 3: STRUCTURE RETROFITS (EXCLUDING LIGHTING) FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED STRUCTURES Eligible projects include installing energy

efficient HVAC, windows, insulation, and energy monitoring system upgrades for government-owned structures.

Renewable energy projects are not eligible projects.

Cap of $100,000 maximum per applicant. An energy audit is recommended, but not

required Cost of energy audit can be claimed as an

eligible, reimbursable expense. No cost share required

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Quarterly and final Jobs created and/or retained Funds leveraged Energy saved Energy cost savings Monetary value of grant given and

breakdown of costs per quarter

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

# of buildings retrofitted # of traffic signals retrofitted # of units purchased, by type (lighting units) GHG emissions reduced (tons) (CO2

equivalents) Reduction in fuel oil consumption (gallons) Reduction in electricity consumption (MWh) Reduction in propane consumption (gallons)

If selected for an award there will be further information on reporting, contracting and the reimbursement procedures.

SCORING

Applicants must demonstrate that they have chosen project activities that will: Give the best return on the investment, Be completed by 12/31/10 (date subject to

change), Create or retain jobs, Conserve energy, Reduce energy costs, and Reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Grant program opened and announced on OED website along with application and all dates

Applicant will have energy audit completed, if applicable

Applications with all material will be due to OED Email confirmations will be sent to each

applicant notifying them of receipt Applicants will be notified via email of their

award or denial Projects can start Grant agreements will be generated to all

applicants

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only complete applications will be reviewed Application must be submitted in a word

document format, no pdf Application and supporting materials must be

submitted electronically Use DOE’s EECBG Estimated Expected

Benefits Calculator to provide the requested info http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/solutioncenter/appl

icationresources/default.html

FINAL REMARKS

EECBG grants are on a reimbursement basis If awarded, a grant agreement will be

generated and will have to be signed by all parties

Reporting and site visits will be mandatory until end of grant agreement

Projects cannot be started until award

Once OED receives award from the US Department of Energy, it will release all applications on its website

www.energy.IN.gov