Cooperative Agreement DEEI0002989

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 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 Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) was awarded a $2,028,480 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) on January 1, 2025. The grant will fund ODOE's efforts to invest in existing energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, with a focus on engaging Environmental Justice, rural, and tribal communities. The primary objectives are to provide HVAC and energy auditor training to 240 workers (80 new, 160 existing) and support 80 contractor firms....

The Department of Energy awarded a $2,925,550 State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) formula grant to the Washington State Department of Commerce. The grant will be used to fund two approaches: 1) NATE heat pump certification training for 1,000 new workers, and 2) funding for existing residential sheet metal apprenticeship programs to upskill 300 existing workers. The grant aims to support workforce development and the installation and maintenance of heat pumps in single-family and multi-family...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $276,264 formula grant to the Asacarsarmiut Tribal Council in Mountain Village, Alaska under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will fund the Tribal Entity and its project partners to execute activities outlined in IRA provision 50122 to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029. The State Energy Program...

The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $24,934,361 Formula Grant to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Public Works Energy Division, under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will provide initial guidance for the planning, administration, and technical assistance for future distributions of formula awards through the Home Energy Rebate Programs. This funding supports the CNMI in developing and submitting Home Energy Rebate Program plans that...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has awarded a $1,545,174 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant to the Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire, operating as the Department of Energy. This grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will enable the state agency to provide critical financial assistance and services to low-income households in New Hampshire to help manage home...