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The Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program application period is now closed.
The Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program (Idaho EECBG) provides competitive subawards to eligible cities and counties to enable local governments to promote energy efficiency and conservation practices while continuing to meet the needs of its growing communities, reducing tax burdens, and keeping energy rates low. Section 40552 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) , also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), provides federal formula grants to States and Tribes to support subgrant funding opportunities for local governments.
OEMR is pleased to announce a second round of funding under Idaho EECBG. Round 1 awarded funding to 11 cities and 3 counties across Idaho. This second round of funding aims to continue to invest in communities to increase their energy savings and reduce costs. OEMR is seeking independent projects with a quick turnaround time.
Application Period Open: January 7th, 2026
Application Period Closed: February 4th, 2026
Application Documents:
*Indicates document is required for Application to be considered complete
Application Questions:
Please submit any questions regarding the Request for Applications to comments@oer.idaho.gov. Answers to questions are posted here:
- Q & A Document *updated 1/22/2026
Informational Webinar:
OEMR will host an Informational Webinar to explain this funding opportunity and answer applicant questions. Registration is not required, and a recording of this webinar will be posted to this website. Please access the webinar HERE!
Informational Webinar: January 13th, 2026, at 2:30 pm MST.
Webinar Recording & Slide Deck:
The presentation slideshow can be found HERE!
Helpful Resources:
Applicants should reference the following documents when preparing Applications.
Project Documents
Davis Bacon Act/LCPtracker:
- Davis-Bacon Act Requirements for Recipients of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
- Occupation/Job Type Descriptions
- DOL Memorandum 130 & 131
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Davis Bacon Act Compliance Using LCP Tracker
- LCPtracker Training website
- LCPtracker Contractor User Guide
- LCPtracker Prime Approve Guide
Build America Buy America Act:
In 2024, OEMR awarded funding to 11 cities and 3 counties across Idaho.
|
Subrecipient |
Award Amount |
Project Description |
|
City of Ammon |
$100,000.00 |
Energy efficient streetlights |
|
Blaine County |
$66,439.82 |
Smart thermostats, snow sensors, and electric vehicle |
|
City of Cascade |
$100,000.00 |
Geothermal plan, heat pumps |
|
Clearwater County |
$53,577.85 |
Energy efficient server |
|
City of Hailey |
$100,000.00 |
Solar photo-voltaic system |
|
Horseshoe Bend |
$100,000.00 |
Energy efficient wastewater pump |
|
City of Lewiston |
$100,000.00 |
Energy efficient lighting in public library |
|
City of Marsing |
$93,500.00 |
Energy efficient wastewater pump |
|
City of Pierce |
$43,026.51 |
Weatherization of City Hall |
|
City of Preston |
$100,000.00 |
Outdoor energy efficient lighting |
|
Shoshone County |
$79,454.94 |
Weatherization of City Hall. |
|
City of St. Maries |
$74,592.30 |
Energy efficient wastewater pump |
|
Teton County |
$23,514.00 |
A/C mini-split units, garage door sealing |
|
City of Wilder |
$100,000.00 |
A/C mini-split units in low-income housing |