PSD Announces a Fourth Opportunity to Apply for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) for Competitive Municipality Sub-Grants 3-28-25
Announcement
Friday. 3-28-2025
This is the fourth funding cycle under the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, which aims to assist local governments in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel emissions, particularly in the transportation and building sectors. The initiative focuses on creating a sustainable and equitable energy economy, prioritizing disadvantaged communities, and promoting inclusive workforce opportunities. Municipalities are invited to propose projects that align with these goals, selecting from a range of eligible activities designed to improve local and regional energy strategies.
**Please be aware that this updated Request for Proposals includes new details about the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Refer to the text highlighted in yellow for the revisions relevant to the Round 4 funding opportunity. See The 4th Round Request for Proposals for revisions and details.
TIMELINES (ROUND 4)
RFP Round 4 Issued: March 28, 2025
Application Due: April 4, 2025 - 4:30 PM (EDT)
Additional Provisions: Recipients of grants from this RFP must comply with Federal Special Terms and Conditions. Special Terms and Conditions (vermont.gov)
Questions about this RFP should be emailed to:
Prior EECBG Round Applications and Q&As:
TIMELINE (ROUND 3)
RFP Round 3 Release Date: January 17, 2025
Round 3 Questions to PSD Due by: February 7, 2025 – 4:30 PM (EST)
PSD Response to Round 3 Questions: February 13, 2025 – 4:30 PM (EST)
- Note: PSD may update the Q&A postings before then. See this page for updates
Applications for Round 3 Due by: March 21, 2025 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
TIMELINE (ROUND 2)
RFP Round 2 Re-Release Date: August 19, 2024
Round 2 Questions to PSD Due by: August 30, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
PSD Responses to Questions: September 4, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
PSD Set #3 Q&A Responses: 3rd Q&A Responses 3rd Q&A Responses
PSD Set #4 Q&A Responses: 4th Q&A Responses 4th Q&A Responses
Applications for Round 2 Due: September 23, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
REVISED TIMELINE (ROUND 1)
RFP Revised on: July 3, 2024
Additional Round 1 Questions to PSD Due By: July 11, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
PSD Response to Questions: July 18, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
2nd Round Q&A Responses 2nd Round Q&A Responses
Applications Due: August 9, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
ORIGINAL TIMELINE (ROUND 1)
RFP Release Date: May 20, 2024
Round 1 Questions to PSD Due By: June 3, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
PSD Response to Questions: June 7, 2024 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
1st Round Q&A Responses 1st Round Q&A Responses