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The Department of Energy recently created the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to assist cities and local governments develop and sustain local energy efficiency and conservation programs.

Under the EECBG Program, cities and counties may receive formula block grants that can be used for such programs. However, those seeking funds need to do more than simply apply for the program. All cities, counties and states must submit a Strategy Plan to the Department of Energy before all the funds will be released.

You are cordially invited to join us for a complementary webinar covering:

• The basics of the EECBG Program, the deadlines and requirements.
• What is an EECBG Strategy or Sustainability Plan?
• How do you go about developing a Strategy Plan?
• Who can help you write the Strategy Plan?
• Even if you have already submitted an application, join us for an in-depth look at what is required in 120 days.

Who should attend? City, county, state and local government officials

Important notes:

The applications are due to the Department of Energy by August 10, 2009. You then have 120 days to submit your Strategy Plan. Prior to this webinar, we recommend that you complete the following steps (DOE states it takes up to 10 days to complete the pre-registration prior to submitting your application on August 10).

• Application Deadline is August 10, 2009 at 8 p.m. EST
• Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/
• Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)*.
• Register as a vendor with FedConnect*. Once you are signed in, you MUST join the Response Team as a Team Member. http://www.fedconnect.net
• Download the application package from www.grants.gov/ and complete. From the main page, click on “Apply for Grants”, then click on “download a grant application package” -use CFDA number 81.128. Once you download the application package, save it on your computer.You may then submit the completed application materials via FedConnect. http://www.fedconnect.net