Renewable Energy and The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
Welcome to the Office of Energy Independence (OEI) site for the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and its energy sector. We intend for this site to provide a conclusive resource for companies and individuals regarding the status of federal stimulus programs related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Additionally, our office has been releasing email updates on energy related ARRA guidance. However, we are relying on the US Department of Energy (DOE) to provide the primary guidance on federal program application packets (FOAs) as they are released. *** Please note*** Currently, there are few opportunities for individuals and companies to directly apply for the DOE Federal Funding Opportunity Announcements. Please see the chart below or visit the Office of Recovery and Reinvestment website for further information.
EECBG Outreach Workshop Materials
OEI held a series of workshops May 12-21, 2009 geared toward Wisconsin communities interested in applying for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG). These workshops were designed to assist entitlement communities with completing the federal grant application, and non-entitlement communities with preliminary project planning as the application has not yet been released. OEI and the Dept of Commerce are awaiting approval from the DOE (end of July - mid-August), and will provide information on our websites and via the EI Communities newsletter. Information distributed at these workshops is accessible via the links below.
Metrics Tools
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Valuable information on energy savings can be found on the Focus On Energy website. The above link includes deemed savings values useful for estimating energy savings.
Chart of AARA Energy Programs / Federal Funding Opportunitiy Announcements (FOAs)
The chart (updated 6/17/2009) below is a comprehensive listing of ARRA Energy Programs and their applicable FOAs. If you are interested in tax credits or an extensive listing of Energy related FOAs, visit the link at the bottom of this page.
| Date Announced |
Name of Program |
Who Can Apply |
Eligible Funding Amt for Wisconsin |
| 3/12/2009 |
Low Income Weatherization Program |
States |
$141.5 million |
| 3/12/2009 |
State Energy Program |
States (WI Submitted 05/08/09) |
$55.5 million |
| 3/12/2009 |
Alternative Fueled Vehicles Pilot Program* |
States, Local Governments, Metro Transit Authorities, Designated Clean Cities Coalition- or a combination of the above |
Competitive |
| 3/19/2009 |
Electric Drive Vehicle Battery & Component Manufacturing Initiative |
All types of entities are eligilbe to apply as a prime applicant (incl. but not limited to State & local Government agencies, Institutions of higher education, other non-profit and for-profit organizaitions except other Federal agencies, FFRDC** Contractors, and non profit orgnizations*** |
Competitive |
| 3/19/09 |
Transportation Electrification |
All types of entities are eligible to apply as a prime applicant, including, but not limited to state government agencies, local government agencies, institution of higher education, other non-profit organizations, and for profit organizations. |
Competitive |
| 3/27/09 |
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants*''* |
States (WI Submitted 05/11/09) |
$11.7 million |
| TBA |
Appliance Rebate Program |
States |
~ $5.6 million |
| 4/16/2009 - Notice of Intent; Public Comments Due 5/16/2009 |
Smart Grid Investment Program |
TBA |
TBA |
| 6/2/2009 |
Site Characterization of Promising Geologic Formations for CO2 Storage |
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, FFRDC** Contractors, & nonprofit org. described in sec. 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995. |
Competitive |
| 6/2/2009 |
Regional Sequestration Technology Training |
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, FFRDC** Contractors, & nonprofit org. described in sec. 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995. |
Competitive |
| 6/8/2009 |
Carbon Capture & Sequestration from Industrial Sources & Innovative Concepts for Beneficial CO2 Use |
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, FFRDC** Contractors, & nonprofit org. described in sec. 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995. |
Competitive |
| 4/27/2009 |
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) |
Any type of capable technology research and development entitiy. Including, but not limited to for-profit & not-for-profit entities, academic institutions research foundations, collaborations, & consortia. |
Competitive |
| TBA |
Renewable Energy & Transmission Loan Guarantee Program |
TBA |
TBA |
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*The Office of Energy Independence and the Southeastern Wisconsin Clean Cities Coalition will apply for Alternative Fueled Vehicle Pilot Program funds. For additional information, contact Maria Redmond in the WI Office Of Energy Independence.
**Federally Funded Research and Development Center
***Nonprofit Organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.
*''*General Information on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants can be found at the federal website for EERE Opportunities. The WI Dept. of Commerce and OEI are jointly developing an application for prospective funds. Program details will be available by mid-May.
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