E NERGY E FFICIENCY AND C ONSERVATION B LOCK G RANT P ROGRAM Presented by the Indiana Office of Energy Development

EECBG B ASICS The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible entities in creating and implementing strategies to: reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities; reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and increase energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs through efficiency improvements;

EECBG B ASICS C ONTINUED The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible entities in creating and implementing strategies to: create new jobs and increase productivity to spur economic growth and community development; increase security, resilience, and reliability of energy generation and transmission infrastructure; leverage the resources of federal, state and local governments, utilities and utility regulators, private sector and non-profit organizations to maximize the energy, economic and environmental benefits.

EECBG F UNDS Since the EECBG program is funded with ARRA (stimulus) funds, there are a few extra expectations: Ensuring that iron, steel and manufactured goods are produced in the United States; Ensuring wage rates are comparable to those prevailing on projects of a similar character; Protecting whistleblowers and requiring prompt referral of evidence of a false claim to an appropriate inspector general; Certification and Registration. Reporting, tracking and segregation of incurred costs; and Reporting on job creation and preservation;

EECBG F UNDS Since the EECBG program is funded with ARRA (stimulus) funds, there are a few extra expectations: Publication of information on the Internet; Access to records by Inspectors General and the Government Accountability Office; Prohibition on use of funds for gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses or swimming pools; These special terms and conditions will be based on provisions included in Titles XV and XVI of the Act. These Special Provisions are located at ness_forms.htm. ness_forms.htm

ARRA F UNDS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE Be advised that Recovery Act funds can be used in conjunction with other funding as necessary to complete projects, but tracking and reporting must be separate to meet the reporting requirements of the Recovery Act and related OMB Guidance. Applicants for projects funded by sources other than the Recovery Act should plan to keep separate records for Recovery Act funds and to ensure those records comply with the requirements of the Act. Funding provided through the Recovery Act that is supplemental to an existing grant is one-time funding.

F UNDS A VAILABLE FROM OED Approximately $6M Total for non-entitlement communities The EECBG program will provide grants to Indiana’s non-entitlement units of local government, cities, towns, and counties for the purchase and installation of energy efficient technology as outlined in this presentation. Please note that there will be at least one more round of this grant offered in Areas 2 and 3 only.

E LIGIBILITY Eligible applicants include non-entitlement incorporated units of local government in Indiana. Applicants from the Industrial, Residential, and Business sectors are not eligible. Project activities must be located in Indiana and be associated with local Indiana governments that are not included in the entitlement communities for Indiana. Access the list of entitlement communities at: ation_states_and_locals.pdf and by scrolling to page 13 in the PDF document. ation_states_and_locals.pdf

E LIGIBILITY -L OCAL G OVERNMENTS Local Governments A local government is eligible for funds if the following conditions are met: The government is included in the latest available Census of Governments as a currently incorporated government; The government has a governance structure with an elected official and governing body; The government has the authority to implement the eligible activities under this program; and Units of local government are eligible for grants from the State if they meet the population requirements as outlined in the following slide.

E LIGIBILITY -C ITIES For the purposes of the EECBG Program, “city” includes a city-equivalent unit of local government as defined by the US Census of Governments. For example, a city-equivalent unit of local government such as a town, village or other municipality shall be considered eligible if it meets the required population thresholds. In states that have incorporated eligible municipalities (villages) within the boundaries of other incorporated eligible municipalities (towns), the village population will be subtracted from the town’s population. population of less than 35,000

E LIGIBILITY -C OUNTIES For the purposes of the EECBG Program, “county” includes county-equivalent units of local government as defined by the US Census of Governments. County populations calculated for eligibility for direct formula grants from the DOE do not include the populations of any and all cities within them that are eligible for direct formula grants from the DOE. Counties are eligible for grants from the State if : county population is less than 200,000

G ROUP APPLICATION A group of eligible units of local governments may choose to submit a single application provided that the application is submitted by a single eligible unit of local government representing the group. The required assurances from the duly authorized official or highest elected official representing each of the units of local government must be provided.

T HREE AREAS OF I NTEREST Area 1: LED Traffic Signal Retrofits Area 2: Lighting Retrofits for Government-Owned Structures Area 3: Structure Retrofits (excluding lighting) for Government-Owned Structures Likely that OED will offer Areas 2 &3 again after the initial round is awarded Eligible applicants may apply for multiple areas of interest; however, only one application per area will be accepted.

A REA 1: LED T RAFFIC S IGNAL R ETROFITS Eligible projects include LED technology to replace inefficient lighting for pedestrian signals and traffic signals. Cap of $250,000 maximum per applicant. No cost share required

A REA 2: L IGHTING R ETROFITS FOR G OVERNMENT -O WNED S TRUCTURES Eligible projects include energy efficient lighting upgrades and lighting/occupancy sensor controls for government-owned structures. Cap of $50,000 maximum per applicant. An energy audit is recommended, but not required Cost of energy audit can be claimed as an eligible, reimbursable expense. No cost share required

A REA 3: S TRUCTURE R ETROFITS ( EXCLUDING LIGHTING ) FOR G OVERNMENT -O WNED S TRUCTURES Eligible projects include energy efficient HVAC, windows, insulation, and energy monitoring system upgrades for government-owned structures. Renewable energy projects are not eligible projects. Cap of $100,000 maximum per applicant. An energy audit is recommended, but not required Cost of energy audit can be claimed as an eligible, reimbursable expense. No cost share required

R EPORTING REQUIREMENTS Quarterly and final Jobs created and/or retained Funds leveraged Energy saved Energy cost savings Monetary value of grant given and breakdown of costs per quarter

R EPORTING REQUIREMENTS C ONTINUED # of buildings retrofitted # of streetlights retrofitted # of units purchased, by type (lighting units) GHG emissions reduced (tons) (CO2 equivalents) Reduction in fuel oil consumption (gallons) Reduction in electricity consumption (MWh) Reduction in propane consumption (gallons) If selected for an award there will be further information on reporting, contracting and the reimbursement procedures.

S CORING Applicants must demonstrate that they have chosen project activities that will: Give the best return on the investment, Be completed by 12/31/10, Create or retain jobs, Leverage applicant funds Reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.

A PPLICATION P ROCESS Grant program opened and announced on OED website along with application and all dates Applicant will have energy audit completed, if applicable Applications with all material will be due to OED confirmations will be sent to each applicant notifying them of receipt Applicants will be notified via of their award or denial Projects can start Grant agreements will be generated and sent to all awardees

A PPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only complete applications will be reviewed Application must be submitted in a Word document format, no pdf Application and supporting materials must be submitted electronically

F INAL REMARKS EECBG grants are on a reimbursement basis If awarded, a grant agreement will be generated and will have to be signed by all parties Reporting and site visits will be mandatory until end of grant agreement Projects cannot be started until award Once OED receives award from the US Department of Energy, it will release all applications on its website