Title/Name/Summary
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant ARRA 2009
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by the President of the United States in February of 2009, allocated $3.2 billion in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) formula funds to state, county, city and tribal governments across the country for energy efficiency and conservation initiatives. EECBG is a three (3) year formula grant given directly to state and local governments, like the Village of Orland Park, by the U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE). Cities, towns and Villages with a population greater than 35,000 people receive formula grant funds based on population.
The Village of Orland Park was allocated $520,700.00 in EECBG funds for local energy efficiency and conservation initiatives. The Village of Orland Park and the Village of Tinley Park were the only two municipalities in the southwest region of Cook County that received EECBG assistance.
EECBG Basic Requirements
In order to use EECBG funds, US DOE requires the submittal of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) with the EECBG application. US DOE also requires entities acquiring EECBG funds to obligate all funds within 18 months from the effective date of award. In the event the funds are not obligated within 18 months, the department may cancel the award and take back the funding. The Recovery Act (ARRA) gives preference to activities that can be started and completed expeditiously. Based on funding levels, formula grants will be released in stages.
Orland Park EECBG Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy
The Village of Orland Park Development Services Department has prepared the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) for Orland Park based on the plan that was completed for the 2009 ComEd C...
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