By Richelle Tolton on August 22, 2023

The Energy Office expects to receive formula funding through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to award subgrants to projects and programs that improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy use.
 

County and municipal governments in South Carolina may apply for Energy Office subgrants, if they were not eligible to receive EECBG funding directly from DOE as listed in the EECBG Local Government Allocations. The Energy Office plans to award between 20 and 30 EECBG subgrants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 each. Cost sharing is not required, but leveraging of funds is encouraged to maximize the energy-related benefits of each project. Additionally, projects in disadvantaged communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) will be prioritized.
 

The Energy Office shall release an EECBG request for applications (RFA) following receipt of its EECBG award from DOE.
 

To stay informed about this funding opportunity, please email the Energy Office and request to be added to the EECGB email list.

Note: To apply for Energy Office funding you will need a Unique Entity ID (UEI), which is required for entities receiving federal funds. For more information on how to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and receive a UEI, please visit SAM.gov.