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Funding Resources
Funding Resources
| OH Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program | |
|---|---|
| Type of Incentive | Grant |
| Eligible States | OH |
| Eligible Technology | Backpressure Turbine, Boiler, Combustion Turbine, Condensing Turbine, Extracting Turbine, Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Other, Reciprocating Engine, Heat Recovery Generator, Stirling Engine |
| Eligible Fuel | # 2 Fuel Oil, # 6 Fuel Oil, Biogas, Biomass, Coal, Hydrogen, LFG, Municipal Solid Waste, Natural Gas, Other, Tire-Derived Fuel, Waste heat Recovery |
| Eligible Project Size | All (MW) |
| Number of Awards | |
| Size of Award |
The request for proposal for Ohio Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program: Local Governments, a $15 million program, seeks eligible local county and city governments that did not receive direct allocation from the federal government for projects that lower fossil fuel emissions, reduce energy usage and create jobs. The $15 million is available to eligible local governments based on population: $3 million for eligible county and city governments with populations below 39,000; $4 million to those with populations between 39,000 and 65,000, and $8 million to those with populations of 65,000 and above. All eligible projects must be completed by July 20, 2012 and provide direct economic impact in Ohio. |
| Start Date | 10/20/2009 |
| End Date | 11/25/2009 |
| Minimum Efficiency(%) |
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| Additional Information |
Eligible activities include energy efficiency retrofits and installation of distributed energy technologies in the residential, commercial, industrial, government or academic sectors, higher efficient lighting for traffic signals and street lights, reduction and capture of methane or greenhouse gases, and installation of renewable energy technologies on government buildings. Awards will be selected through a competitive process. Interested applicants must submit a one-page project summary no later than 2 p.m. on November 25, 2009. In addition, applicants must submit complete proposals, which are due to the Ohio Energy Office by 2 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009. |
| Web Site |
http://www.development.ohio.gov/cms/uploadedfiles/Development.ohio.gov/Recovery/Energy/ EECBG_Guidelines.pdf  |
| Additional Web Site |
http://www.recovery.ohio.gov/opportunities/state/ |
| Primary Contact |
Ohio Energy Office 77 South High Street 26th Columbus, OH 43216 U.S.A. Ohio Energy Office (recovery.tibbs@em.ohio.gov) (614) 466-6797 |