1. Increase energy efficiency to reduce energy costs
2. Reduce reliance on imported energy
3. Improve the reliability of electricity and fuel, and the delivery of energy services
4. Reduce the impacts of energy production and use on the environment

1. Stimulate the creation or increase the retention of jobs
2. Save measurable energy (10 MMBtu per $1,000 invested)
3. Increase energy generation from renewable resources
4. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

1. Energy efficient lighting.  Lighting accounts for nearly 30% of all electricity consumed in buildings
2. Helping reduce energy costs in K-12 school buildings, where more than $6 billion is spent every year across the country on energy
3. Improving the energy efficiency of state and local government buildings, where energy costs can account for as much as 10% of a government’s annual operating budget
4. Using biomass as fuel for combustion in a boiler to provide heat and generate electricity
5. Using solar energy for heating, lighting buildings, or creating electricity
6. Using geothermal energy for heating buildings
7. Creating revolving loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures

1. Construction, such as construction of mass transit systems and exclusive bus lanes, or for construction or repair of buildings or structures;
2. To purchase land, a building or structure, or any interest therein;
3. To subsidize fares for public transportation;
4. To subsidize utility rate demonstrations or state tax credits for energy conservation measures or renewable energy measures; or
5. To conduct, or purchase equipment to conduct, research, development or demonstration of energy efficiency or renewable energy techniques and technologies not commercially available.

1. Swimming Pools
2. Zoos
3. Aquariums
4. Golf courses
5. Gambling establishments

1. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, or Environmental Impact Statements
2. Davis-Bacon Act - paying prevailing wages

• Review the ARRA SEP program guidelines above to make sure you qualify.
• Download the ARRA SEP application 

1. Complete and submit the application by the deadline, 5PM (PDT) August 10, 2009 for you to remain eligible.
2. Mail the application to: 

   Oregon Department of Energy

   625 Marion St. NE

   Salem, OR  97301-3737

3. Applications will be reviewed and selected based on selection guidelines. Selection guidelines are posted on the Web at www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/Recovery/index.shtml.
   
   
4. Phase 2 selections will be sent to US DOE for approval the week of September 7, 2009.
   We will begin the review process for Phase 3 projects the week of September 14, 2009..
   
5. Upon approval, ODOE will notify successful applicants that their projects are funded (This will start happening after approximately August 31, 2009).
   • Please provide all support documentation at time of application
   • Due to the large number of expected applications, ODOE will not be available to assist in the development of this application.
   • After August 31, 2009, you will be contacted informing you of the status of your application.
   • Submission of this project application does not guarantee selection or funding of project under ARRA SEP criteria.
     
     
6.  Be as complete as you can.  Oregon DOE has received over 1,100 letters of interest representing a request of over $2 billion in funding.  As of June 26, 2009, USDOE has allocated $17 million to Oregon for this initial round.  Projects will be reviewed and selected in phases and will be based on the information received through this application process.

Smaller dollar amounts, less complex projects will be reviewed and approved  first.  Based on the initial letter of interest received, Oregon DOE anticipates the following review and slection phases:

Project Awards

Phase I
Schools – small efficiency upgrades under $50 thousand in requested funds.

Phase II
Schools and local government buildings under $100 thousand in requested funds. ODOE is currently in the process of selecting the recommended projects to submit to USDOE for approval. This should be completed the week of September 7, 2009.

Phase III
Schools, state, local government, colleges, universities under $500 thousand in requested funds. ODOE will begin the review process for these projects beginning September 14, 2009.
 
Phase IV
Schools, state and local government, colleges, universities under  $1 million in requested funds.  Maximum single project funding amount under this application is $1 milllion.

1. Energy Savings
2. Project is shovel ready
3. Jobs created/retained
4. Opportunity for long-term energy savings or production
5. Capacity to implement the project
6. Project leverages non-federal funds
7. Benefits to local community
8. Geographic distribution throughout Oregon
9. Unemployment level in the county
10. Overall ARRA requirement to ensure the state realizes 10 MMBtu energy savings per $1,000 spent statewide