Energy efficiency and conservation block grant (EECBG) program, bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) section 40552

The City of Cambridge, MA was awarded a $182,140 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program (CFDA 81.128) from the U.S. Department of Energy. This formula grant, with a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, is designed to assist state, local, and tribal governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy consumption, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve overall energy efficiency. The funding will support a range of eligible activities, such as conducting energy audits, performing building retrofits, developing comprehensive energy efficiency plans, and installing renewable energy technologies across municipal infrastructure. As a U.S. local government, the City of Cambridge has demonstrated a consistent track record of securing federal funding, particularly in the areas of housing, community development, and public services through mechanisms like the Continuum of Care program and other HUD grants.

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.