Expanded Funding Opportunity

SC EECBG Project Think Tank Webinar: Part 3 (March 25, 2024 recording)

SC EECBG Round 2 application period is open from March 18th through April 15, 2024.

 

The SC Energy Office (SCEO) received formula funding through the US Department of Energy’s (US 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. 

Units of local governments in South Carolina may apply for subgrants from SC EECBG Competitive Program if they were not eligible to receive direct EECBG funding from US DOE, as listed in the EECBG Local Government Allocations. In February 2024, the SCEO selected several projects from Round 1 of the SC EECBG Competitive Program. The SCEO plans to award no more than 30 SC 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.  

US DOE Blueprints include information and tools that may be used to prepare an application. Also, please refer to the US DOE Eligible Activities document to identify the applicable SC EECBG category for a proposed project. This document provides category-specific program guidance and resources.

To stay current on SC EECBG program news, please email energycs@ors.sc.gov.

Round 2 eligible entities include:

  • Counties or municipalities that are ineligible for US DOE EECBG funding,
  • Local public authorities,
  • School districts,
  • Special districts,
  • Councils of Governments (COGs),
  • Any other regional or intrastate governmental entity or instrumentality of a local government.

SC EECBG - Round 2

The SC EECBG Round 2 application period is open from March 18th through April 15th, 2024.

The third part of the South Carolina Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (SC EECBG) Project Think Tank Webinar Series. On Monday, March 25, 2024, the webinar provided an overview of the Updated Guidance, Application Form, and Supplemental Information Worksheets for Round 2 of the SC EECBG Competitive Program. Additionally, more project ideas were shared. View the Webinar Agenda (PDF). View the Recording. View the Presentation (PDF).

The second part of our South Carolina competitive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (SC EECBG) Project Think Tank Webinar Series was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. We provided an overview of the recently released SC EECBG subgrant guidance and application. Also, we answered some Frequently Asked Questions and pointed to additional resources. View the Webinar Agenda (PDF). View the Recording. View the Presentation (PDF).

The first part of our South Carolina competitive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (SC EECBG) Project Think Tank Webinar Series was held on October 24, 2023. We were joined by panelists from three local governments around the state. They shared just a few of the many different types of projects eligible for funding through South Carolina’s Competitive EECBG Program. View the Webinar Agenda (PDF). View the Recording. View the Presentation (PDF).