Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)
Active
- Assistance listing
- 81.128
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Grant awards
- 2,640 $4,970,255,779 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
- Assistance types
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- Block Grant
- Formula Grant
- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 89-0331-2-1-272
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Energy (CFDA 81.128) distributes Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding to states, local governments, and Tribes to implement energy efficiency and conservation projects that reduce energy use, lower costs, and support community resilience, with the most recent grant awards made February 1, 2025.
The program has awarded $4.97 billion in combined federal dollars across 2,640 grants since 2009, with substantial recent activity: 82 awards in 2025, 247 in 2024, and 64 in 2023. The portfolio is predominantly Block Grants (1,693 awards, 64 percent) and Formula Grants (921 awards, 35 percent), with Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements together comprising just 1 percent. The Department of Energy funds 2,634 awards at $4.97 billion federal dollars obligated, while the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funds 6 awards at $4.1 million. Recipient cost-share or matching contributions total approximately $220 million above federal dollars obligated. Individual awards in the recent portfolio range from $10,380 to $3.11 million, with typical awards in the $75 thousand to $300 thousand range. Representative recent awards include Formula Grant DESE0000289 for $2.17 million (awarded January 1, 2025), Formula Grant DESE0000967 for $1.55 million (January 1, 2025), and Formula Grant DESE0000536 for $3.11 million (January 1, 2025), all supporting energy efficiency and conservation strategies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Section 40552. Several recent awards also fund adoption and implementation of building energy codes under Inflation Reduction Act Section 50131. The program statement explicitly notes that no new funding will be provided in FY26. The most recent grant opportunity posted in December 2022 (DE-FOA-0002883) was a Request for Information only, not an active funding solicitation, regarding a potential competitive program; no current open opportunities are present in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
The program provided financial and technical assistance to assist State and local governments create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects. The program's objectives were: * To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a
- Description
The EECBG Program provided federal funding to states, local governments, and Tribes to implement energy efficiency and conservation projects that reduce energy use, lower costs, and support community resilience.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State and local governments including US Territories and Possessions.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Individuals and families.
- Uses of assistance
A wide variety of activities are eligible for use of the grant funds including: * Developing/implementing an energy efficiency and conservation strategy and retaining technical consultant services to assist in the development of such a strategy. * Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits. * Establishing financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements (e.g., loan programs, rebate programs, waive permit fees.) * Providing grants to nonprofit organizations to perform energy efficiency retrofits. * Developing/implementing programs to conserve energy used in transportation (e.g., flex time by employees, satellite work centers, promotion of zoning requirements that promote energy efficient development, transportation infrastructure: bike lanes/pathways, pedestrian walkways, and synchronized traffic signals). * Developing and implementing building codes and inspection services to promote building energy efficiency. * Implementing energy distribution technologies. * Developing public education programs to increase participation and efficiency rates for recycling programs. * Purchasing/implementing technologies to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gases generated by landfills or similar sources. * Installing light emitting diodes (LEDs). * Developing, implementing, and installing renewable energy technologies on or in any government building. * Any other activity as determined by the Secretary of Energy in consultation with the Secretaries of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Grant periods under this program will be eighteen months. Funds must be under contract within eighteen months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
No preapplication form or conference is required by DOE. Consultation and assistance will be available from DOE in the preparation of the application.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
As described under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021.
- Award procedure
States and eligible units of local governments and Tribes have submitted applications for available allocation. No new funding will be provided in FY26.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Deadlines are identified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
- Renewals
Renewals are subject to review by the headquarters program office and subject to the availability of funds.
- Appeals
As required under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Request for Information on Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 2,640 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York State Energy Research & Development Authority | $142,872,720 | 3% |
| 2 | Comptroller Of Public Accounts | $96,097,250 | 2% |
| 3 | County Of LOS Angeles | $92,161,668 | 2% |
| 4 | City Of New York | $80,802,896 | 2% |
| 5 | Efficiency Maine Trust | $69,593,500 | 1% |
| 6 | City Of Philadelphia | $64,108,700 | 1% |
| 7 | Department Of Licensing And Regulatory Affairs | $60,000,000 | 1% |
| 8 | City Of Chicago | $57,505,186 | 1% |
| 9 | State Of California Energy Commission | $54,125,700 | 1% |
| 10 | City Of Seattle | $52,273,999 | 1% |
10 of 2,329 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$1,769,217 |
| FY2025 | $31,080,260 |
| FY2024 | $181,917,850 |
| FY2023 | $21,871,476 |
| FY2020 | $1,024,009 |
| FY2015 | -$15,532,663 |
| FY2014 | -$6,741,802 |
| FY2013 | -$6,693,901 |
| FY2012 | -$473,590 |
| FY2011 | $11,138,416 |
| FY2010 | $2,405,011,608 |
| FY2009 | $2,342,649,877 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 81.128?
Assistance Listing 81.128 is Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG), a federal grant program run by Department of Energy.
What is the CFDA number for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)?
Its CFDA number is 81.128: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 81.128 awarded?
2,640 grant awards under 81.128 have obligated $4,970,255,779 in federal funds to 2,329 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 81.128?
The recipients obligated the most under Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) are New York State Energy Research & Development Authority ($142,872,720), Comptroller Of Public Accounts ($96,097,250) and County Of LOS Angeles ($92,161,668).
How much did 81.128 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 81.128 obligated $31,080,260 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 81.128?
No opportunity listed under 81.128 is open now. The latest, Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Request for Information on Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive Program, was posted on December 15, 2022.
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