This $1,421,440 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) aims to promote the efficient use of energy and reduce the rate of growth of energy demand in Georgia. The grant funding will be administered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), a state government agency, to develop and implement specific energy programs in the state. The key products and services to be delivered under this award include providing low-interest...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $2,453,810 Formula Grant to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant period runs from Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2029. The purpose of this grant is to enable GEFA to administer DOE funds received under the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program (EE RLF Program). GEFA will manage these federal funds in a prudent, effective, and efficient manner to accomplish...
The Department of Energy awarded the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) a $2,989,230 formula grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128). The purpose of this 3-year grant, with a period of performance from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2026, is to assist GEFA in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency across Georgia. Key products and services funded through this award...
This $1,048,490 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) will fund the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to expand its "Train Green" workforce development program. Specifically, the grant will enable DOEE to train 140 new and existing building professionals, such as HVAC technicians, electricians, and general contractors, on installing high-efficiency systems like heat pumps. The funding will also...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $507,631,431 Cooperative Agreement under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience (CFDA 81.254) federal grant program to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The funding will support GEFA's deployment of targeted improvements to the existing grid infrastructure in Georgia, with a focus on disadvantaged/underserved and Justice40 communities. The key products and services to be delivered include grid reliability and resiliency...
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $1,303,340 State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) formula grant to the Maine Governor's Energy Office. The grant funding will be used to train the state's workforce as outlined in Provision 50123, including 100 new workers, 100 existing workers, and 20 contractors in priority occupations such as insulation workers (including weatherization technicians), carpenters, HVAC technicians, home performance contractors, and HVAC contractors. The state plans to...
This $2,642,230 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (CFDA 81.041 State Energy Program) will support the Arizona Office of Resiliency in developing and implementing workforce development programs for energy efficiency contractors. Specifically, the office plans to contract with qualified entities to provide training for HVAC contractors, electricians, home performance contractors, and energy auditors. Funds will also be used to increase staff capacity, implement energy...
This $1,848,620 Formula Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). The funding will enable MDA to contract with 6 existing training providers to offer reduced-cost workforce training and credentialing programs focused on energy careers. Approximately 75% of the grant funding will go directly to the training providers, while 25% will support a third-party program administrator to...
This federal Formula Grant award, totaling $1,296,870.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), a state government entity. The funding will support AEA's Alaska Home Energy Efficiency Training (AK HEET) workforce development program, which will focus on three key areas: 1) building envelope air sealing and insulation training, 2) heat pump consultation and installation training, and 3) contractor education...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $891,700 Formula Grant to the Guam Energy Office (GEO) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant will fund a comprehensive training program to certify 205 individuals (140 new and 65 existing workers) and 5 contractor firms in heat pump installation, heat pump comfort advising, heat pump water heater installation, and home energy audits for single and multi-family homes on Guam. The GEO will partner with various government agencies, the...