The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program is designed to provide capitalization grants to States to establish a revolving loan fund (RLF) under which the state shall provide loans and grants for energy efficiency audits, upgrades, and retrofits to increase energy efficiency and improve the comfort of buildings.
Overview
Office:State and Community Energy Programs |
New Program:Yes |
Funding amount:$250,000,000 |
Funding Mechanism:Formula Grant |
Recipients:States |
Period of Availability:Available until expended |
Program Guidance and Announcements
DOE has published program guidance to provide more information about eligible uses of RLF Program Funds. For more information and program announcements, see State Energy Program Guidance.
More Information
Residential and commercial energy audits, upgrades, and retrofits.
Awards to states, territories, and D.C. anticipated spring 2024.
- Download the RLF Program Implementation Frequently Asked Questions (last updated March 6, 2024)
The Program Implementation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is updated regularly to address questions about federal requirements (e.g., BABA, DBA, NEPA), RLF program-specific requirements (e.g., 180-day requirement, audits), braiding, award management and reporting, and other questions.
- Download the RLF Program Launch FAQ (published October 2022)
The Program Launch FAQ outlines the purpose of the provision as well as allocations, eligible recipients and uses, and provision requirements.
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