The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) has awarded a $1,288,200 Formula Grant to the North Dakota Department of Commerce to train 232 workers, including 46 focused on the Justice40 initiative. The grant will partner with Bismarck State College and North Dakota State College of Sciences to establish an energy auditor training program. The sub-recipients will use the funding to pay for training and certification fees for the BPI Building Analyst-Professional...
The North Dakota Department of Commerce, a state government entity, received a $1,653,240 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128). The grant funding will be used to assist the state and local governments in North Dakota in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. Key products and services to be delivered under this grant include energy audits,...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $5,857,790 Formula Grant to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant, with a performance period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2029, will support NDEE in administering the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program (EE RLF Program). Through this program, NDEE will manage the federal funds in a prudent, effective, and efficient manner to accomplish the...
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $1,875,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program to the University of North Dakota (UND). The objective of this 12-month project is to develop a Regional Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Resilience (REVIR) plan that has broad stakeholder support to serve as an actionable roadmap for strengthening and maintaining a secure, reliable, and...
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) awarded the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) a $1,416,380.00 Formula Grant on July 1, 2024. This grant supports NCDEQ's efforts to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and workforce development across North Carolina. Key initiatives funded under this award include operating energy efficiency rebate programs, enhancing grid resilience, and providing training for energy-related...
The federal Formula Grant award with ID 2501NDLIEA was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (CFDA 93.568). The $43,749,797.00 award, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, supports the North Dakota Department of Human Services (NDDHS) in delivering critical energy assistance services to low-income households across the state. The grant funding enables NDDHS to...
The Department of Energy has awarded a $830,672 Formula Grant under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Three Affiliated Tribes (also known as the MHA Nation), a federally recognized tribal government located in North Dakota. Through this 5-year grant, which commenced on January 1, 2025, the tribe will work with project partners to develop and implement a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program to benefit U.S. households. The HEAR program aims to increase market...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $1,614,510 Formula Grant to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant, effective December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026, will enable NDEE to engage with workforce training organizations to expand the number of workers who can improve energy efficiency in Nebraska's housing stock, which will save citizens' dollars and benefit disadvantaged communities. NDEE will issue a...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $1,884,300 Project Grant to the Department of Commerce Minnesota Division of Energy Resources under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant aims to support the division's administration of the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program (EE RLF Program) in accordance with federal regulations and state policies. The division will manage the federal funds in a prudent, effective, and efficient manner to accomplish the...
This federal Project Grant award of $143,207.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The funding supports energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development for an agricultural producer or rural small business located in North Dakota. Specifically, the grant will fund projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient...