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 U.S. Department of Energy awarded Kent County, Michigan a $326,600 Formula Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128) to implement strategies to reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. This 2-year grant, running from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2026, will enable Kent County to conduct energy audits, perform building retrofits, develop comprehensive energy efficiency plans, and install renewable energy technologies across municipal and county infrastructure to support the community's energy conservation goals. As a local government entity, Kent County plans to leverage this federal funding, along with partnerships with state agencies and community organizations, to deliver these critical energy efficiency and emissions reduction initiatives for its population of approximately 660,000 residents.

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.