The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the City of Philadelphia a $1,316,810 Formula Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128). The grant supports the city's implementation of strategies to reduce energy use, fossil fuel emissions, and improve overall energy efficiency. Eligible project activities include conducting energy audits, performing building retrofits, developing energy efficiency plans, and installing renewable energy technologies. This funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Section 40552 and will be utilized by the city's Office of the Director of Finance over a two-year period from June 2024 to May 2026. The EECBG program aims to assist state, local, and tribal governments in creating and implementing comprehensive approaches to lower energy consumption and improve community-wide energy efficiency.
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