| ARRA Funding Opportunities |
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| State Energy Program |
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 directs states to focus State Energy Program (SEP) funding on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) reviewed nearly 350 applications and awarded nearly $17 million for public building energy projects as of December 17, 2009.
Round 1 - 22 awards to energy efficiency projects in K-12 schools - $500,000.
Round 2 - 21 awards to Eastern Oregon projects - $1.3 million
Round 3 – 95 awards statewide - $7.25 million
Round 4 - 6 awards statewide - $1.5 million
Round 5 - 18 awards for renewable energy projects statewide - $6 million
 Public Building Lighting Project Funding Webinar
Do you have a lighting project that is ready to go? Do you need funding? The Oregon Dept. of Energy has approximately $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds prioritized for public schools and other public building lighting projects. Interested? The Department will present a 45-minute Webinar on Friday, February 12 at 9 a.m. To register for this Webinar, click on the link below. For addition information or questions, please contact Ann Grim at ann.grim@state.or.us
Title: "Schools and Public Building Lighting Project Grant Funding"
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Register now by clicking the link below:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/707921747
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows(R) 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh(R)-based attendees
Required: Mac OS(R) X 10.4 (Tiger(R)) or newer
Expanded Focus
In December 2009, Oregon Department of Energy submitted an amendment to the State Energy Program application to expand Oregon’s current SEP focus on projects that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in public buildings. The energy savings from projects selected during the first five rounds of awards was higher than anticipated. This gives ODOE unexpected flexibility to look at projects and markets that have not traditionally participated in these programs while maintaining an average energy saving above the required 10 MBTU per $1,000 threshold set by USDOE.
ODOE will look for opportunities to leverage ARRA funds for innovative public and private sector projects that address state energy priorities that have high potential for achieving the ARRA SEP goals. Such opportunities will include both the public and private sectors are: wood stove replacements, agriculture irrigation projects, residential weatherization projects, industrial retrofits, and biomass projects.
ODOE has submitted its revised proposal and is awaiting approval by the US DOE. Upon approval from US DOE (one to three months), a new application will be available on this Web site for interested applicants.
ODOE ARRA State Energy Program (SEP) Proposal to USDOE, May 09 (PDF)
State Energy Program (SEP) Overview (PDF)
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Clearance Form (PDF)
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| Formula: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program |
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The ARRA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds provided to the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will be used to fund projects that reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and maximizes benefits for local and regional communities; reduce total energy use; increase the use of renewable energy sources; and improve energy efficiency in the building, transportation, commercial, institutional and public sectors.
ODOE will encourage new and innovative approaches, and will use funds in a cost-effective manner to maximize benefits to the populations served by eligible local government entities, and in a manner that will yield continuous benefits over time to achieve energy and emission reductions.
We received award approval from USDOE on September 29, 2009.
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Application & Information
Note: These EECBG dollars are only available to cities and counties that are
not eligible for direct formula grants.
ODOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Proposal to USDOE
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| Competitive: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program |
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The US Department of Energy has announced a Funding Opportunity Block Grant as part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This federal competitive grant (different than the formula Block Grant) will provide Oregon with the opportunity to do statewide scalable energy project financing pilot programs.
The Oregon Department of Energy is currently reviewing qualified residential and small commercial energy projects proposed by cities and counties statewide. The deadline for submitting an application has passed.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive funding will assist in the implementation of 2009 legislation HB 2626. This legislation, referred to as the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology Act of 2009 (EEAST), provides Oregon with innovative financial tools for investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Homeowners and small commercial business owners who invest in energy projects can repay their energy loan via their utility bill with the savings they realize in reduced energy use. A second financial tool will allow homeowners or business owners to repay their energy loan with repayment through a local improvement district or other public entity through their property assessment. This solicitation will help provide a “pool” of eligible applicants.
If you have questions regarding the funding grant, please contact Dan Elliott at (503) 373-2123.
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| State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program |
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The US Department of Energy has announced that the Oregon Department of Energy will receive $3.6 million of federal stimulus funds from the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. Beginning December 15, 2009, the Department will provide eligible low-income Oregon households with a 70 percent instant rebate (up to $2,000) for energy-efficient heating systems. The Department will partner with the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services which will provide an additional assistance benefit. The program will replace and recycle approximately 1,800 nonfunctioning or low-efficiency furnaces and heat pumps across the state for eligible households—those earning less than 60 percent of the state’s median income levels (see link below). Oregonians who believe they are eligible, should contact their local Community Action Program (see link below).
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| Energy Assurance Planning |
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ODOE's application has been approved by USDOE under this funding opportunity and is in the planning phase of the project.
Oregon’s approach to this funding opportunity leverages the combined capabilities of the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) and the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI).
OPUC will focus on the risk of a catastrophic seismic event impacting the critical energy infrastructure hub along the Willamette River in northwest Portland and other areas. ODOE will identify opportunities to improve energy resilience through the design and integration of distributed renewable energy investments into the existing energy network. The study will consider how new technology, including renewable energy sources, can provide local energy generation to communities, and emergency service providers, during energy emergencies when their network supply may be disrupted.
Exercises of the revised Oregon Energy Emergency Response Plan will include developing earthquake scenarios and determining likely impacts and damages to better identify vulnerability and mitigation options. After each exercise participants will incorporate lessons learned into the Oregon Energy Emergency Response Plan.
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| Contact Information |
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For general questions relating to any of the funding opportunities listed on this page, contact Lou Bettencourt at 503.378.2127 or by email at lou.bettencourt@state.or.us.
For application questions relating to any of the funding opportunities listed on this page, contact Marty Stipe at 503.378.4926 or by email at marty.stipe@state.or.us.
For process questions or news media inquiries relating to any of the funding opportunities listed on this page, contact Ann Grim at 503.378.4912 or by email at ann.grim@state.or.us.
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