Prepare now to apply for $14 million in Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants
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july 17, 2024
*Get ready to apply:*
Application materials now available for Energy Efficiency Retrofits Grants
Commerce will *begin accepting applications on Aug. 26, 2024* for more than $14 million in Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants.
*All materials are available now* to begin preparing your application.
*Applications are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.*
Applicants must be public entities in the state of Washington:
* Local agencies, including any city, town, county, special district, municipal corporation, agency, port district or authority
* Public higher education institutions
* K-12 public school districts
* State agencies
* Federally-recognized tribe within Washington
Key changes from the last round of Energy Efficiency grants:
* Grant cap increased to $1 million, with minimum project size $100,000.
* Matching funds requirement reduced to 15%, or 5% for projects in overburdened communities.
* Grant opened to leased facilities, if the lease extends beyond useful life of the improvement measure.
* Cost of energy audit will be reimbursed if conducted after July 1, 2023.
* Tier 1 buildings pursuing the Clean Buildings Performance Standard prioritized.
* 40% of funds reserved for K-12 public school districts. K-12 school districts may submit concept papers for review with full applications due by Sept. 25.
Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
* HVAC replacement/upgrade
* Other mechanical systems
* Lighting
* Insulation
* Windows
* Heat pump purchase and installation
* Geothermal heating systems
* Campus or district energy efficiency measures.
*Important notes*
* This is a competitive solicitation.
* The implementation of alternative energy sources may be funded if they support the primary proposed improvement. For example, solar panels may add to the efficiency of a new HVAC system but cannot be the main improvement measure on its own.
* All projects must conduct an energy audit that meets the standards of a level 1, level 2 or targeted level 2 audit, and submit a report indicating the expected impacts of the proposed retrofit measures.
*More information and documents*
* Request for Applications solicitation [ [link removed] ] (PDF)
* Application [ [link removed] ] (Word document)
* The above documents and additional program information is posted on the Energy Efficiency Grant Program webpage [ [link removed] ]
*SUBMIT applications beginning Aug. 26, 2024.*
*DEADLINE for applications is 4 p.m. Wed., Sept. 25, 2024. *Funds will be awarded on a rolling basis after the closing date.
*Questions?*
Please contact Kristen Kalbrener, program manager, at
[email protected]
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