ARRA Energy/Interior

ARRA--Energy/Interior

FFIS Reports

Issue Brief 09-20 ARRA Provides New, Expanded Bonding Authority, May 20, 2009

Issue Brief 09-09 ARRA Provides Big Funding Boost for State Energy Program, March 18, 2009

General Information--Energy

October 17, 2011: DOE Posts EECBG Guidance on Closeout Procedures for Non-State Recipients The Department of Energy (DOE) posted guidance providing an overview of grant award closeout procedures for non-state grant recipients of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program funding. Access the guidance here: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/eecbg_closeout_guidance_10-11-11.pdf

March 17, 2011: GAO Reports on DOE ARRA Obligations and Spending As of March 10, 2011, GAO reported in a recent publication that DOE had obligated $33.1 billion (94%) and spent $12.5 billion (36%) of the $35.2 billion it received under ARRA. Click here to read the full report:  http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-483T

January 31, 2011: EPA Releases Latest ARRA Performance Report The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its latest ARRA quarterly performance report, which covers the first quarter of FY 2011 as of December 31, 2010. Click here to view the report: http://www.epa.gov/recovery/pdfs/2011_Q1_Perf_Rpt.pdf

November 30, 2010: DOE Announces ARRA Technical Assistance Projects in Commercial Buildings DOE announced that 24 projects are receiving a total of nearly $21 million in technical assistance to reduce the energy used in their commercial buildings. Click here for additional details: http://www.energy.gov/news/9838.htm

June 16, 2010: DOE Publishes Desk Guide to Davis-Bacon Act The Department of Energy (DOE) released a "desk guide" for contractors and subcontractors working on construction projects under a federal contract requiring the application of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. Click here to access the new desk guide: 
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/doe_dba_desk_guide_061610.pdf

March 11, 2010: DOE Releases New Job Reporting Guidance DOE has provided additional guidance to grantees on the methodology for calculating and reporting the jobs created and retained through ARRA. This guidance applies to the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), State Energy Program (SEP), or Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Click here to access the guidance: 
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/wap10-14_sep10-07_eecbg10-08.pdf

March 10, 2010: DOE and Treasury Announce Guidance for Tax Treatment of Smart Grid Investment Grants DOE and the Department of Treasury announced new guidance on the tax treatment for ARRA funding under the $3.4 billion Smart Grid Investment Grant program. For more information, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news/8755.htm

March 4, 2010: GAO Issues Report on ARRA Program Implementation at DOE The General Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report on the major factors affecting DOE's implementation of ARRA programs. GAO addresses numerous issues facing both federal and state officials in administering these programs. Click here to read the report: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10497t.pdf

February 4, 2010: DOE Issues Request for Information Pertaining to Buy American Provisions DOE published a request for information from stakeholders on questions pertaining to Section 1605-the Buy American provisions-of ARRA. For additional details, click here: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-2378.pdf

December 10, 2009: DOE Webinar: Introduction to Performance Contracting  DOE Technical Assistance Project (TAP) for state and local officials is offering a web seminar on how state and local governments can use funding from ARRA to establish performance contracts for energy efficiency. The presentation will take place on December 16, 2009, from 3:00 to 4:15 pm EST. Register here for the webinar: https://www304.livemeeting.com/lrs/8000963084/Registration.aspx?pageName=h6bbpdmr0x5g5hxm

December 1, 2009: DOE Releases FAQs on Davis-Bacon Compliance DOE recently updated the frequently asked Davis-Bacon questions and answers page. The page includes answers to questions dealing with compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act requirements for the State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Programs (EECBG). To view the page, go to: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/state_energy_program/davis_bacon_faqs.cfm

November 6, 2009: ARRA Awardees Updated DOE released its latest list of ARRA awardees. To view this report, click here: http://www.energy.gov/recovery/documents/recoveryactfunding.xls

October 21, 2009: Report on Reporting Requirements DOE, Office of Inspector General released a special report on DOE's quality assurance process for ARRA reporting requirements. The report, "The Department of Energy's Quality Assurance Process for Prime Recipients' Reporting for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" is available at:
http://www.ig.energy.gov/documents/OAS-RA-10-01-508.pdf

Agency Announcements--Energy

State Energy Program (SEP)

June 23, 2010: DOE Issues New Guidance on Payment Procedures for SEP Grantees DOE issued new guidance for State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program grantees on permissible methods for accelerating draw down of authorized funds and payments for projects. Click here to view the guidance:  http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/eecbg_sep_asap_draw_down_guidance.pdf

SEP funding opportunity announcement, including state allocations; announcement is attached. 

June 10, 2010: DOE Holds Davis-Bacon Training for SEP Grantees DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) held a Davis-Bacon training webinar for State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) grantees.

View the presentation here: 
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/recipient_subrecipient_dba_training.pdf
Download the audio here: 
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/media/davis-bacon_webinar_20100610.mp3

March 12, 2009: SEP Funds DOE has released $780 million of the total ARRA funds designated for weatherization ($5 billion was appropriated) and SEP ($3.1 billion was approriated). Individual state allocations can be found at www.energy.gov/recovery. ARRA funding for both programs will be appropriated through DOE using formula-based grants, and the department yesterday issued grant announcements, which are available on the National Energy Technology website at: http://www.netl.doe.gov/business/solicitations/index.html#00051

The SEP announcement outlines several requirements for states. Among these are that states should plan for and maximize efforts to achieve a 25% reduction in per capita energy consumption from the state's 1990 per capita energy use by 2012.  States also must submit their expenditure plans within 60 days of the release of the funding announcement. Additionally, SEP results achieved with ARRA funds will be assessed according to jobs created, energy saved, renewable energy installed capacity and generated, greenhouse gas emissions reduced (CO2 equivalents), energy cost savings and funds leveraged. Further, DOE strongly encourages states to propose measures that will achieve no less than 10 million source BTUs saved per $1,000 spent. As in the past, states will be required to report quarterly on project expenditures and also on specific activities and achievements, such as square feet of buildings retrofitted. 

Weatherization

December 16, 2011: GAO Releases "Progress and Challenges in Spending Weatherization Funds" GAO released a report on ARRA Weatherization Assistance Program funds. The report states that about 73% of total weatherization funding to states has been spent. The report addresses numerous concerns and challenges of funding recipients since initial awards were made in 2009. Find the entire report here: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-195

October 14, 2011: DOE Releases WAP Guidance on ARRA Grant Closeout Procedures DOE issued guidance to grantees for closeout of Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) grants funded under ARRA. Click here to access the guidance: http://waptac.org/data/files/website_docs/government/guidance/2012/wpn%2012-3.pdf

September 22, 2010: DOE Releases Guidance for SERC Projects This new Weatherization Assistance Program guidance was issued for the grantees who need to complete grant amendments based on receiving ARRA funding for Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) projects. Click here to access the guidance: http://www.waptac.org/data/files/website_docs/government/guidance/2010/wpn%2010-19.pdf

September 20, 2010: DOE Releases Information on Poverty Income Guidelines for Weatherization Program This following guidance was issued to provide states with the 2010 poverty guidelines as well as an updated definition of income to use in the Weatherization Assistance Program: http://www.waptac.org/data/files/website_docs/government/guidance/2010/wpn%2010-18.pdf

August 19, 2010: DOE Announces Nearly $120 Million Supporting Weatherization Projects
DOE announced awards for approximately 120 organizations across the country that will receive nearly $120 million under the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Nearly $90 million comes from ARRA funding, while an additional $30 billion is funded through WAP's annual budget. Click here for additional information:  http://www.energy.gov/news/9363.htm

July 23, 2010: 2009 Weatherization Assistance Program Annual Funding Survey Released The National Association of State Community Service Programs (NASCSP) released its annual service that catalogs the funding and production levels for each grantee of the Weatherization Assistance program as well as the source of that funding. Click here to access the report:
http://www.waptac.org/data/files/Website_Docs/Reports/Funding_Survey/2009 NASCSP WAP Survey FINAL.pdf

July 21, 2010:  DOE Releases Homes Weatherized Data DOE recently released a report detailing the homes weatherized by state under ARRA for May 2010. Click here to view the report:  http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/homes_weatherized_by_state_may_072110.pdf

June 4, 2010: DOE Announces $29 Million in ARRA Funds for Weatherization Training Centers DOE announced that 34 projects in 27 states have been selected to receive $29 million under ARRA to develop and expand weatherization training centers across the country. Click here for additional details: http://www.energy.gov/news/9029.htm

May 27, 2010: DOE Releases Report on Homes Weatherized by States DOE collects monthly data from states on the number of homes weatherized under ARRA. DOE released a report showing the numbers of homes weatherized in each state in the first quarter of 2010 (January-March). Click here to access the report: 
http://www.energy.gov/recovery/documents/Homes_Weatherized_by_State_Q1_2010.pdf

May 25, 2010: DOE Issues Guidance on Reprogramming Weatherization Funds DOE released new guidance to grantees requesting to reprogram training and technical assistance (T&TA) funds to program operations. Click here to access the new guidance:  http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/weatherization_program_notice_10-10.pdf

March 1, 2010: DOE Moves to Monthly Reporting for Weatherization Assistance Program Effective March 1, 2010, DOE will require monthly reporting from weatherization grantees receiving funding through ARRA. Click the following link to view guidance for these new reporting requirements: http://207.188.207.153/doclib/openfile.asp?id=1486

February 1, 2010: DOE Issues New Weatherization Guidance on Maintaining Recipient Privacy DOE has issued new guidance for the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) on maintaining the privacy of recipients. Click here to view the notice: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/pdfs/wpn_10-08_privacy.pdf

December 22, 2009: DOL Revises State Wage Determinations for Weatherization The Department of Labor (DOL) recently revised the prevailing wage determinations for the states in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act requirements of ARRA. The updated state-by-state prevailing wage determinations are available near the bottom of this page: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/dol_wage_determination.cfm

December 16, 2009: DOE Develops National Weatherization Training and Technical Assistance Plan DOE released a plan for national weatherization training and technical assistance while ARRA is being implemented. The plan is intended to increase the effectiveness of ARRA's weatherization investments and allow for better leveraging of weatherization expertise across the country. Click here to read the plan: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/pdfs/wap_tta_plan.pdf

December 3, 2009: DOE Provides Guidance to WAP Grantees for Gaining Access to Remaining Obligated Funds DOE issued a Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Notice describing the requirements for grantees to receive the remaining 50% of their obligated recovery WAP funds. DOE will provide this access based on projects demonstrated progress, as defined in this guidance. Click here to access this guidance:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/pdfs/wap_program_notice_10-05.pdf

October 20, 2009: Weatherization Assistance Update DOE updated its table on the Weatherization Assistance Program to reflect total ARRA funds awarded by state to date: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/recovery_act_awards.cfm

DOE and HUD announce weatherization assistance: 
http://www.energy.gov/6956.htm

Program guidance, including state allocations: http://www.waptac.org/sp.asp?id=6878

Energy Conservation

April 7, 2011: GAO Issues Report on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) A recent report from GAO examines how EECBG recipients used ARRA funds, oversight and monitoring activities, the extent to which the EECBG program is meeting goals for energy savings, and the quality of jobs data reported by recipients. The full report is available at: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-379

January 4, 2011: DOE Issues EECBG Guidance on Eligibility of Activities The Department of Energy (DOE) issued new guidance to provide information on the eligibility of activities under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Click here to access the guidance:  http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/pdfs/eecbg_10-021_eigibility_guidance_010411.pdf

September 15, 2010: DOE Announces $57 Million to Support Technology Commercialization DOE announced $57 million, including nearly $11 million under ARRA, to support clean energy technology commercialization projects for 33 small businesses across the country.  Click here for additional details:  http://www.energy.gov/news/9495.htm

September 10, 2010: DOE Awards $9.6 Million for Transformational Energy Research Projects DOE announced $9.6 million in ARRA funding for six transformational energy research and development projects.  These projects round out the selections made by DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Click here for more information:  http://www.energy.gov/news/9474.htm

September 7, 2010: ARRA Funding Boosts Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage R&D DOE announced $575 million in ARRA funding for 22 projects that will accelerate carbon capture and storage research and development for industrial sources. Click here for more details:  http://www.energy.gov/news/9455.htm

July 22, 2010: DOE Announces Funding to Convert Captured CO2 Emissions into Useful Products DOE announced $106 million of ARRA funding for six projects that aim to find ways of converting captured carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial sources into useful products such as fuel, plastics, cement, and fertilizers.  Click here for more details:  http://www.energy.gov/news/9247.htm

June 17, 2010: DOE Announces $76 Million for Advanced Energy-Efficient Building Technologies and Training DOE announced awards totaling more than $76 million to support advanced energy-efficient building technology projects and the development of training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors. Click here for additional details: http://www.energy.gov/news/9152.htm

June 11, 2010: DOE Announces $60 Million in ARRA Funding to Expand Local Energy Efficiency Efforts DOE announced that 20 communities have been selected for more than $60 million in funding under ARRA to implement local energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Local governments, non-profit organizations, and quasi-governmental organizations are among the recipients for the competitive grants, administered under DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. For more information, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news/9068.htm

June 10, 2010: DOE Announces Nearly $1 Billion Public-Private Investment in Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage DOE announced that three projects have been selected to receive up to $612 million from ARRA. These funds will be matched by $368 million in private funding to demonstrate large-scale carbon capture and storage from industrial sources.  Click here for additional details: http://www.energy.gov/news/9065.htm

May 28, 2010: DOE Advises on Class Deviation to Financial Assistance Rules DOE published a document advising the public that a class deviation to the its Financial Assistance Rules has been approved for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. Click here for more information: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-12886.pdf

May 24, 2010: DOE Releases Notice of Application Deadline Guideline DOE published a notice advising the public that applications for the formula grants of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program funded by ARRA will not be accepted after June 25, 2010. Click here to view the notice:  http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-12405.pdf

May 7, 2010: DOE Announces $60 Million for Small Business Clean Energy Innovation Projects DOE announced that $60 million in funding from ARRA is available to support innovative small business research and development leading to deployment of clean energy technologies. This is a Phase II funding opportunity under DOE's Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program. Click here for greater detail:  http://www.energy.gov/news/8953.htm

April 29, 2010: DOE Announces ARRA Funding for 37 Transformational Energy Research Projects DOE announced $106 million in funding for 37 research projects related to the way the country uses and produces energy. For additional details and to view the project selections, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news/8911.htm

April 8, 2010: DOE Announces Nearly $100 Million for Smart Grid Workforce Training and Development DOE announced award selections for nearly $100 million for 54 smart grid workforce training programs for the utility and electrical manufacturing industries. For more information on the newly announced funding, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news/8842.htm

January 21, 2010: DOE Announces $20.5 Million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects DOE announced the selection of five projects to receive more than $20.5 million through ARRA to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, such as biomass, wind, and solar installations. For additional details, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8536.htm

January 20, 2010: DOE to Invest up to $12 Million to Support Early Stage Solar Technologies DOE announced that its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will invest up to $12 million in total funding -- $10 million from ARRA -- in four companies to support the development of early stage solar energy technologies and help them advance to full commercial scale. Follow this link for more information: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8533.htm

January 15, 2010: DOE Announces More than $37 Million for Solid-State Lighting DOE announced more than $37 million in funding from ARRA to support high-efficiency solid-state lighting projects. For additional details, click here:  http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8527.htm

January 13, 2010: DOE Announces Nearly $80 Million Investment for Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure DOE announced the investment of nearly $80 million under ARRA for advanced biofuels research and fueling infrastructure. More details, including a complete list of awards,are available here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8519.htm

January 11, 2010: DOE Announces $187 Million to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles DOE announced the selection of nine projects totaling more than $187 million to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. The funding includes more than $100 million from ARRA, and with a private cost share of 50%, will support nearly $375 million in total research, development, and demonstration projects across the country. Click the following link for additional details:
http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8506.htm

January 8, 2010: DOE and Treasury Award $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs DOE and the Department of Treasury announced the award of $2.3 billion for the new Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit. One hundred eighty-three clean energy manufacturing projects in 43 states will be funded through this new program. Follow this link for more information: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8501.htm

January 6, 2010: DOE Announces $47 Million to Improve Information Technology and Communications Sectors DOE announced today that it is awarding $47 million for 14 projects across the country to support the development of new technologies that can improve energy efficiency in the information technology and communication technology sectors. For more details, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8491.htm

December 4, 2009: DOE Announces $3 Billion Investment for Carbon Capture and Sequestration DOE announced the selection of three new projects with a value of $3.2 billion to accelerate the development of advanced coal technologies with carbon capture and storage at commercial-scale. An investment of up to $979 million, including funds from ARRA, will be leveraged by more than $2.2 billion in private capital cost share as part of the third round of the department's Clean Coal Power Initiative (CCPI). For more details, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8356.htm

December 4, 2009: DOE and USDA Announce $600 Million Investment in Advanced Biorefinery Projects DOE and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 19 biorefinery projects -- in 15 states -- will receive up to $564 million in ARRA funding, while another will receive a loan guarantee for up to $55 million. Click here for more details, including a complete list of projects: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8352.htm

November 24, 2009: DOE Announces $620 Million for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects DOE announced that it is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies. This funding from ARRA will be leveraged with $1 billion in funds from the private sector. For more details, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8305.htm

November 23, 2009: DOE to Invest $18 Million in Small Business Clean Energy Innovation Projects DOE announced more than $18 million in funding from ARRA to support small business innovation research, development, and deployment of clean energy technologies. In this first phase of funding, 125 grants of up to $150,000 each were awarded to firms. For more details and a list of awards, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8300.htm

November 18, 2009: DOE Announces $104 Million for National Laboratory Facilities DOE announced $104.7 million in funding from ARRA for eight new projects to establish research and testing facilities at seven DOE National Laboratories. The funding will support reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improved efficiency and lower costs for car batteries; and net-zero energy building technologies. More details are available here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8297.htm

November 2009: DOE Offering Webinar on State Policy Affecting Renewable Energy Technology DOE Technical Assistance Project (TAP) for state and local officials is offering a web seminar on how state policies affect the development of markets for renewable energy technologies. DOE officials will present state rankings for renewable energy installations and use these data to make some conclusions of the effectiveness of some state policies. The presentation will take place November 18, from 3:00 to 4:15 PM EST. The seminar is free, but you must register in advance. You can register online, find information about the presenters, and read background materials on the TAP webinar section of the DOE Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program site: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/wip/tap_webinars.cfm

October 28, 2009: Geothermal Research Funds DOE announced up to $338 million in ARRA funding for the exploration and development of new geothermal fields and research into advanced geothermal technologies. These grants will support 123 projects in 39 states, with recipients including private industry, academic institutions, tribal entities, local governments, and DOEs National Laboratories. The grants will be matched more than one-for-one, with an additional $353 million in private and non-federal cost-share funds. For more information, including a list of project selections, click here: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8233.htm

October 27, 2009: Smart Grid Grants President Obama announced $3.4 billion in ARRA grants to 49 states for investments in a nationwide Smart Grid. For more information, including a list of the grant awards, see:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-34-billion-investment-spur-transition-smart-energy-grid

October 27, 2009: CREBs Allocation The Treasury Department announced the allocation of $2.2 billion in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) for 805 recipients across the country. Funded by the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 and the Recovery Act, these bonds are intended to help government agencies, public power providers, and cooperative electric companies obtain lower-cost financing for clean energy development projects. For more information, see: http://www.treasury.gov/press/releases/tg333.htm

October 26, 2009: Funding Awards for Research DOE announced funding awards for 37 research projects. The $151 million in funding is being awarded through the department's recently formed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). This is the first round of projects funded under ARPA-E, which received $400 million under ARRA. Details, including projects by state, are available at: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8207.htm

October 15, 2009: Wind Energy DOE announced new investments in three university-led wind energy research facilities to enhance the testing and production of advanced and efficient wind turbine. Additional information is available at: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8135.htm

September 24, 2009: DOE Announces Funding Under EECBG Program DOE announced that more than $106 million in funding from the ARRA is being awarded to nine states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities under DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. These awards to state energy offices will be used to support state-level energy efficiency priorities, along with funding local conservation projects in smaller cities and counties. At least 60% of each state's award will be passed through to local cities and counties not eligible for direct EECBG awards from DOE. For a full list of awards to date, visit: http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/

September 14, 2009: Nationwide Energy Upgrade Grant Program DOE announced a new $454 million competitive grant program designed to initiate a nationwide energy upgrade. This program is the competitive portion of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded under ARRA. DOE released a Request for Information (RFI) to seek feedback on the topic areas and evaluation criteria of the new program. Comments are due on September 28, 2009. The Funding Opportunity Announcement is expected to be released in early October, following the public comment period. The RFI is available at here.

September 1, 2009: Clean Energy Awards DOE announced $502 million in the first round of awards from a $3 billion ARRA program that funds clean energy projects by providing direct payments in lieu of tax credits. The press release and a list of projects by state is available at: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/7851.htm

August 26, 2009: Clean Cities DOE announced the selection of 25 cost-share projects under the Clean Cities program that will be funded with nearly $300 million from ARRA. These projects will speed the transformation of the nation's vehicle fleet, putting more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles on the road, and establishing 542 refueling locations across the country. For more information see:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=232 

July 31, 2009: Applications for Program Making Direct Payments DOE and the Department of the Treasury announced that they are now accepting applications for a program that will make direct payments in lieu of tax credits to companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities. The two departments estimate distributing at least $3 billion in financial support to approximately 5,000 bio-mass, solar, wind, and other types of renewable energy production facilities. Companies interested inapplying for the program can visit the application submission page for more information: https://treas1603.nrel.gov/

July 29, 2009: Loan Guarantees Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced two new loan guarantee solicitations that are being funded partly through ARRA and partly through FY 2009 appropriations. The department will provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees, depending on the applications and market conditions, for renewable energy projects. Another $750 million will support several billion dollars more in loan guarantees for projects that increase the reliability, efficiency, and security of the nation's transmission system. For more information, see:  http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/

July 2009: TAP Webcast DOE's Technical Assistance Project (TAP) for state and local officials is offering a webcast on how to use a DOE-developed tool to estimate the economic impacts from electric power projects, including renewable energy generation. The presentation will take place Wednesday, July 29, from 3:00 to4:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time. More information is available at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/wip/tap_webcasts.cfm

July 2009: Funding for Interconnection Assessment DOE has announced $60 million to conduct resource assessments and analysis of future demand for electricity transmission as well as to facilitate the development of interconnection-wide transmission plans in all three interconnections. It is expected that consortia of all states within an interconnection would jointly apply for these grants. Grant applications are due August 14, 2009.

To view the Funding Opportunity Announcement, search for reference number
DE-FOA-0000068 at: https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/

July 14, 2009: Funding for State-Run Rebate Programs for Energy Star Appliances DOE published a $296 million funding opportunity announcement for state-run rebate programs for consumer purchases of Energy Star appliances. These funds were included in ARRA and will be distributed to states by formula. Each state or territory must submit a plan specifying which appliance categories will be included in its rebate program as well as the rebate amount, how the rebates will be processed, and the states plan for recycling old appliances. Initial applications indicating a states intent to apply for funds are due August 15, 2009, and the full application will be due October 15, 2009. States and territories will receive 10 percent of the funds after submitting the initial application with the balance awarded after their program plans are approved. The complete Funding Opportunity Announcement is available at:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=48463&mode=VIEW

July 9, 2009: Funding Announced for Renewable Energy Projects The Department of the Treasury and DOE announced an estimated $3 billion for the development of renewable energy projects around the country and made available the guidance businesses will need to submit a successful application. Funded through ARRA, the program will provide direct payments in lieu of tax credits in support of an estimated 5,000 bio-mass, solar, wind, and other types of renewable energy production facilities. Additional information, including terms and conditions, guidance, and a sample application is available at: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/7623.htm

March 26, 2009: Funding Announced for Block Grant The Obama administration announced $3.2 billion in funding under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. The press release can be viewed at the DOE's website on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=154

April 10, 2009: Energy-Efficiency Grant DOE has provided additional funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to 23 counties in Delaware, Kansas, and Louisiana, and to two Indian tribes:   http://www.energy.gov/news2009/7254.htm

May 27, 2009: Geothermal and Solar Energy Funds President Obama announced more than $467 million from ARRA to expand and accelerate the development, deployment, and use of geothermal and solar energy throughout the United States. The funding announced today will help the solar and geothermal industries overcome technical barriers, demonstrate new technologies, and provide support for clean energy jobs.
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=173

April 22, 2009: Clean, Sustainable Vehicles Vice President Biden announced $300 million from ARRA for state and local governments and transit authorities to expand the nation's fleet of clean, sustainable vehicles and the fueling infrastructure necessary to support them. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=163

April 16, 2009: Smart Grid Initiatives Vice President Biden detailed plans by DOE to develop a smart, strong and secure electrical grid, which will create new jobs and help deliver reliable power more effectively with less impact on the environment to customers across the nation. As part of ARRA, the vice president outlined plans to distribute more than $3.3 billion in smart grid technology development grants and an additional $615 million for smart grid storage, monitoring and technology viability.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Vice-President-Biden-Outlines-Funding-for-Smart-Grid-Initiatives/

Other Energy

February 19, 2010: DOE Announces $8 Million to Support Local Energy Assurance Planning Initiatives DOE announced the award of more than $8 million in ARRA grants to 43 cities and towns across the country. The awarded funds will be used to develop or expand local energy assurance plans, intended to improve electricity reliability and energy security in these communities. Follow this link for additional details: http://www.energy.gov/news/8672.htm

August 12, 2009: State Emergency Preparedness Funding DOE announced the release of nearly $38 million in ARRA funding to improve state emergency preparedness plans and ensure quick recovery and restoration from any energy supply disruptions. Funds will be used by state governments to hire or retrain staff andexpand state-level capacities to address challenges to the country's energy systems, including emergency situations such as blackouts, hurricanes, ice storms, and disruptions to heating supplies. To view a list of all state awards, see: http://www.energy.gov/news2009/7791.htm

Agency Announcements--Interior

March 8, 2010: NPS Funds Additional Projects The National Park Service (NPS) announced that favorable pricing on its ARRA projects has resulted in savings of more 20%, totaling approximately $129 million. NPS will use these savings to fund an additional 30 projects across the country. For additional information, including a current list of NPS ARRA projects, follow this link: http://recovery.doi.gov/press/2010/03/129-million-saved-by-national-park-service-will-fund-additional-30-projects-nationwide/

March 1, 2010: Fish and Wildlife Service Updates ARRA Project List The Fish and Wildlife Service recently updated its list of projects funded under ARRA. To access the full list, click here: http://recovery.doi.gov/press/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fws_arra-project-list_march_2010.pdf

September 18, 2009: HBCUs Receive Preservation Grants The Department of Interior announced that 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be the beneficiaries of $14.25 million for historic preservation grants aimed at providing assistance in the repair of historic buildings on their campuses. http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/091809a.html

September 2009: Interior Releases Guidance for Contracts, Grants The Department of the Interior has release guidance for recipients of ARRA contracts and grants.
http://recovery.doi.gov/press/recipient-reporting/

Park Service Projects The National Park Service will invest $750 million in nearly 800 projects to stimulate the economy through ARRA. Projects will preserve and protect national icons and historic landscapes, improve energy efficiency and renewable energy use, remediate abandoned mine lands, and provide $15 million in grants to protect and restore buildings at historically black colleges and universities. Additional funding through the Federal Highway Administration will improve park roads for millions of visitors. http://recovery.doi.gov/nps/

Land Management Projects Secretary Salazar announced $305 million to fund more than 650 Bureau of Land Management projects across the country under ARRA. The investments will restore landscapes and habitat, spur renewable energy development on public lands and create jobs. http://recovery.doi.gov/press/bureaus/bureau-of-land-management/

Fish and Wildlife The Fish and Wildlife Service will invest $280 million in more than 770 projects through ARRA. A list of projects by state is available at:
http://recovery.doi.gov/press/bureaus/us-fish-and-wildlife-service/

Water Projects The Department of Interior (Bureau of Reclamation) will award $1 billion in ARRA funds for water infrastructure projects, which are listed at: http://recovery.doi.gov/bor/