Department of Energy to provide up to $530M in technical assistance competitive grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced up to $530 million in technical assistance competitive grants through the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes program.
Funding will be provided for the adoption and implementation of the latest model energy codes, zero energy codes, building performance standards, and innovative codes that achieve equivalent energy savings to the latest model and zero energy codes.
States, territories and units of local government that have the authority to adopt building codes are eligible to apply.
“Shaping a clean energy future for cities and neighborhoods requires a whole system approach that includes modernizing the building stock to use less energy and be more resilient in the face of increasing natural disasters,” U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said. “Thanks to President (Joe) Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we’re supporting states and local governments as they adopt and implement proven solutions that will save consumers money, reduce climate pollution, and build a place-based workforce of well-paid, in-demand jobs for local community members.”
The Inflation Reduction Act includes $1 billion to modernize building stock through state and local action on building codes.
The deadline for letters intent is Jan. 31. Brief concept papers are due Feb. 9, and the full application deadline is April 30.
