Cooperative Agreement DEEI0002864

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $1,154,250 State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) formula grant to the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. The grant will fund two workforce development initiatives: Expansion of the existing Clean Energy Internship Program to include high school students, and Implementation of a new Heat Pump Installation Apprenticeship Program. The grant aims to train 200 existing workers, 20 new workers, and 60 contractor firms in clean energy and heat pump...

This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) provides $4,960,910 to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2026. The funding will support existing training programs for new and existing HVAC mechanics to improve their knowledge and ability to install heat pumps. DEP plans to work with partners such as minority-serving institutions, technical/vocational schools,...

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $73,086,125 Project Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on September 1, 2024. The grant funding supports the planning, administration, and technical assistance for future distributions of formula awards through the Home Energy Rebate Programs. The grant requires DOER to submit Home Energy Rebate Program plans that meet the requirements set out in future Home Energy Rebate Programs....

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $831,100 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire, operating as the Department of Energy. This grant will be used by the state agency to administer the DOE's Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program (EE RLF Program) in accordance with federal regulations and state policies. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include...

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources received a $49.6 million Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to provide critical energy assistance and services to low-income households in Rhode Island. The LIHEAP program aims to help vulnerable populations manage home energy costs and improve energy efficiency. The Office of Energy Resources is serving as the primary grantee and is sub-awarding portions of...

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $3,353,030 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Fiscal Management Division. The grant supports DEP's administration of the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program, which aims to increase market transformation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through state-level policies, strategies, and public-private...

The New Jersey Department of Treasury, as the Public Utilities Board Commission, has been awarded a $3,517,680 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will fund a 4-year initiative to train 400-600 contractors and workers in New Jersey, including 80-120 new workers, 200-300 existing workers, and 120-180 contractor firms, to address barriers to increasing energy efficiency workforce diversity. The key activities include planning, developing...

The Department of Energy awarded a $285,571 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Pleasant Point Indian Reservation, a federally recognized tribal government representing the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik. The grant, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029, will enable the tribe and its project partners to execute activities outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act provision 50122 to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)...

The Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) has awarded a $305,775 formula grant to the Mi'Kmaq Nation's Aroostook Band of Micmacs, located in Presque Isle, Maine. The grant will fund the development and implementation of a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households, as outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act provision 50122. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029. This award supports the Mi'Kmaq Nation's...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $1,259,230 State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) formula grant to the Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy. The grant will fund workforce training initiatives at Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) to support New Hampshire's clean energy transition, including: Creating a new Home Energy Rebate Advisor training program Expanding LRCC's existing Energy Auditor and Weatherization Installer training programs Launching a new...