Assists energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in communities with extremely high per-household energy costs (275 percent of the national average or higher.)
Review program guidelines and requirements in full.
Eligible communities must demonstrate annual average household energy cost exceeding 275 percent of the national average under benchmarks.
Eligible Projects
To finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of facilities serving eligible communities, including:
- Electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities
- Natural gas distribution and storage facilities, including equipment, materials and activities
- Petroleum product storage and handling facilities, including equipment, materials and activities
- Renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, hydropower or biomass technologies used for on- or off-grid
- Backup or emergency power generation or energy storage technology, including generation equipment installed on consumer premises
Implementation of initiatives such as:
- Energy efficiency improvements and conservation measures ( i.e. weatherization of residences and community facilities)
- Programs encouraging the use of energy-saving appliances and devices
- Programs aimed at improving the quality and cost of energy service
Match
This grant program has no cost sharing or matching funds requirement as a condition of eligibility. However, RUS will consider other financial resources available to the grant applicant and any voluntary pledge of matching funds or other contributions in assessing the applicant’s commitment and financial capacity to complete the proposed project.
How to Apply
See instructions on how to apply here (grants.gov).
Contact
Christopher A. McLean, Acting Administrator, RUS Electric Programs - (202) 720-9540