Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

The Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program (Idaho EECBG) will provide competitive subawards to cities and counties ineligible for direct grants 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 Indian Tribes to support subgrant funding opportunities for local governments. 

Application Submission Instructions

Please email applications to Alexa Bouvier at alexa.bouvier@oer.idaho.gov no later than 11:59 PM MST on January 17, 2024. Applications should be submitted with the subject line “Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Application (Applicant Name)”. OEMR will reject incomplete applications in their entirety.

Application Documents

• Application
• Budget Worksheet

Helpful Documents

• Request for Applications
• Request for Applications Appendices
• Administrative and Legal Requirements Document
• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)
• Idaho EECBG Statement of Work for Non-Tribal Applicants
• Idaho Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement
• Introduction Letter

Frequently Asked Questions

Please email your questions to alexa.bouvier@oer.idaho.gov. Questions shall be submitted in writing via email with the subject line “Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Question.” Each question will be recorded and answered in the attached FAQ document and will be answered within three business days. Identity of who asked the question will not be shared. Questions will be answered up until January 15, 2024.

FAQ Document (Last Updated 12/04/2023)

Technical Assistance

Please submit your technical assistance request to alexa.bouvier@oer.idaho.gov Requests should be submitted with the subject line “Idaho Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Request for Technical Assistance.” Please include what part of the application you are seeking assistance with. Requests will be answered within three business days of the request. Requests will be accepted up until January 8, 2023.

OEMR’s technical assistance may consist of:

• Application interpretation and clarification
• Identification of all required documents
• Budget worksheet clarification
• Reporting compliance