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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
- Quarterly Report
- Completion Report
- Actual Costs Completion Report
- Reimbursement Request Form
- Budget Worksheet
- BABA Wavier Template
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 2026, OEMR awarded funding to 4 cities and 4 counties to complete a total of 11 projects.
| Subrecipient | Award Amount | Project Description |
| Boundary County | $27,086 | Window and door replacement in county owned buildings |
| Boundary County | $34,500 | Replacement of A/C unit and gas furnace with a high-efficiency electric heat pump system with natural gas auxiliary backup |
| Butte County | $50,000 | Replacement of 181 fluorescent light fixtures with energy efficient, Energy-Star rated LED panels. |
| Butte County | $50,000 | Furnace and A/C unit replacement |
| City of Bancroft | $9,267 | Replace all existing streetlights with new high efficiency LED bulbs |
| City of Hailey | $49,984 | Install a 22.08 kW photo-voltaic solar system on the roof of the Wastewater Treatment Plant |
| City of Malad | $42,000 | Conduct a comprehensive EV Charging Infrastructure Siting and Market Analysis Study |
| City of Soda Springs | $50,000 | Complete a comprehensive engineering assessment of the City’s municipal power distribution infrastructure |
| Lincoln County | $50,000 | Weatherization improvements at the Lincoln County Youth Center |
| Lincoln County | $50,000 | Replace windows with modern, energy efficient units in the Lincoln County Courthouse |
| Shoshone County | $23,593 | Modernize and improve the Shoshone County courthouse’s hydronic boiler distribution system |
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 |