Energy efficiency and conservation block grant (EECBG) program, bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) section 40552 the energy efficiency and conservation block grant (EECBG) program is designed to…

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia was awarded a $177,160 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U.S. Department of Energy on January 1, 2025. The EECBG program is designed to assist state, local, and tribal governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, fossil fuel emissions, and improve overall energy efficiency. Through this formula grant, Athens-Clarke County will use the funding to support a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects, such as conducting energy audits, performing building retrofits, and installing renewable energy technologies. The EECBG program aims to help local governments create and implement comprehensive strategies to lower energy consumption and improve community-wide energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency and conservation block grant (EECBG) program, bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) section 40552 the energy efficiency and conservation block grant (EECBG) program is designed to assist states, local governments, and tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.