Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
The Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant (EECBG) Rebate Program provides supplemental funding up to $20,000 for eligible New Jersey local government entities to lower the cost of installing energy conservation measures. Funding for the EECBG Rebate Program is provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Weekly interactive webinars have been scheduled for EECBG application assistance. The first webinar will be hosted on Thursday, August 19th, beginning at 10:00 AM. Sessions are expected to last approximately one hour.
The webinar will be accessible at https://www.webmeeting.att.com. First-time users should log in early, or even a few days in advance, so there is ample time to download the program. The meeting number is 866-208-4552 and the code is 9057198.
Dial-in to the conference by calling 866 208-4552. Enter the access code number 9057198. The meeting number and code are the same for the webinar and the conference call.
Applications
Due to the federal source of funds, applicants will be subject to special ARRA terms and conditions as described in the complete program application package.
Note: As detailed on page 2 of the EECBG application, if the Block Grant is to be used to fund measures available through NJ SmartStart Buildings (NJSSB), an application is also required for the specific NJSSB technology to be installed. Please mark the box in the checklist section above the Signature Acknowledgement on page 2 of the NJSSB application to note that you are applying for an ARRA Block Grant.
Please direct questions to 866-657-6278 x 4. Additional information about block grant funding is available at the US Department of Energy's website.
Residential customers of municipal electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives and those heating with oil or propane are also eligible for rebates from New Jersey's Clean Energy Program. Details are available here.