Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program provides over $4 million in funding to states, local governments, and Tribes to reduce energy use, fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. The program supports improvements to municipally owned buildings including government facilities, recreational centers, libraries, and emergency shelters.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant must be a state, local government, or Tribe
2.Project must involve municipally owned buildings
3.Eligible facilities include public meeting areas, recreational facilities, libraries, and emergency shelters
4.Project must focus on energy efficiency and conservation improvements
5.Specific eligibility requirements vary by funding opportunity
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.