1. Programs and Recovery Act Opportunities
N E B R A S K A
E N E R G Y O F F I C E
Programs and
Recovery Act Opportunities

2. Agency Vision Mission Statement N E B R A S K A
E N E R G Y O F F I C E
Agency Vision
For Nebraskans to have reliable and affordable sources of energy that support a cleaner environment and a more secure energy future.
Mission Statement
To promote the efficient, economic and environmentally responsible use of energy.

3. Recovery Act Energy Programs
Current Recovery Act
Low-Income Weatherization $10 Million $41.6 Million
State Energy Program $0.3 Million $30.9 Million
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants $ 0 $18.8 Million
Local Governments (competitive $9.5 Million) $ 0
Direct Grants to Top 10 Cities/Counties ($9.2 Million) $ 0
Energy Star Appliance Rebates $1.7 Million
TOTAL $93.0 Million

4. 2009 State Energy Program Overview: $30,910,000
State Plan Approved and Being Implemented
Advanced Renewable Energy Demonstration Projects
ARRA Funds: $5,000, Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 65
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 65 million Mbtus
Proposals were requested through a competitive solicitation for innovative renewable energy projects.
Projects will be selected for funding by early 2010.
43 wind projects totaling $57.6 million (out of 112 totaling $135 million) are seeking funding
State Building Energy Efficiency
ARRA Funds: $10,000, Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 110
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 143 million Mbtus
$6 million will fund energy efficiency building improvements on the University of Nebraska, State and Community College campuses.
$4 million will fund energy efficiency improvements in state government buildings under the management of the Administrative Services State Building Division.

5. 2009 State Energy Program Overview: $30,910,000
Building Energy Code Training and Enforcement
ARRA Funds: $315, Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 5
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: million Mbtus
The Energy Office will provide information on residential and commercial building energy codes, and conduct training and certification of city and county code officials and members of the construction industry.
Update the state’s building energy codes as appropriate.
Upgrade the state’s efforts on building energy code compliance and inspections.
Renewable Energy Curriculum
ARRA funds: $1,910, Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 21
The Energy Office will request proposals to develop renewable energy curricula – wind, solar, biomass and energy efficiency – at Nebraska’s technical community colleges.

6. 2009 State Energy Program Overview: $30,910,000
Consumer Information on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
ARRA funds: $585, Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 7
The Energy Office will develop and distribute information on energy efficiency and renewable energy choices so that Nebraskans can make wise decisions on their energy use. The information will be distributed electronically and in written formats.
Includes funds for 10 Wind for Schools projects.
Dollar & Energy Saving Loans
ARRA Funds: $11,000, Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 135
Estimated Annual Energy Savings: million Mbtus
Funds will be added to the existing Dollar & Energy Saving Loan Program.
$11 million for 2.5% loans for commercial and industrial sector building improvements, including K-12 schools. Maximum loan amount: $750,000.

7. 2009 State Energy Program Overview: $30,910,000
Administration, Evaluation, Monitoring and Reporting
ARRA funds: $2,100,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 23
The Energy Office will administer ARRA funds, monitor grants and report on required activities. The Energy Office will make periodic on-site inspections of ARRA-funded projects to document progress and compliance with ARRA-funded contracts. The state’s Dollar and Energy Savings Loan program will also be evaluated.
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8. Low Interest Dollar and Energy Saving Loans
2.5% loans for new heat pumps for Nebraska Public Power District customers.
2.5% loans for wind solar and fuel cell projects.
2.5% loans for commercial and industrial sector building improvements, including K-12 schools. Maximum loan amount: $750,000.
5% loans are available to all Nebraskans for energy efficient improvements in homes, farms and ranches, businesses and other operations.
Efficiency Improvements Which Can be Made With Loans
Energy efficient heating and cooling equipment
Roofing and siding, as part of an insulation project
Telecommunication equipment
Waste minimization projects
Energy efficient windows and doors
Lighting retrofits
Energy efficient appliances
Alternate fuel vehicle projects
Irrigation projects
Grain dryers

9. Low Interest Dollar and Energy Saving Loans
Typical Loan: Air conditioning, furnace/heat pump, insulation and windows in a home
Average Loan Amount: $7,860
In 19 years:
25,242 projects totaling nearly $225 million – a quarter of a billion dollars
$94.9 million in revolving oil overcharge funds leveraged another $124.3 million for energy projects from lenders and borrowers
$24 million in oil overcharge funds capitalized the program
$11 million in Recovery funds added to capital loan pool
$500,000 added by Nebraska Public Power District

10. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants
Total Amount for Nebraska
City, County and Energy Office $18,810,300
Cities and Counties receiving direct funds: $9,216,800
Counties
Cass County $99,900
Dakota County $87,300
Dawson County $106,300
Douglas County $255,800
Gage County $98,000
Lancaster County $110,300
Platte County $139,200
Sarpy County $312,600
Saunders County $80,600
Scotts Bluff County $155,600
Cities 
Bellevue $194,200     
Fremont $106,400     
Grand Island $199,000    
Hastings $109,900     
Kearney $131,100     
Lincoln $2,401,000     
Norfolk $101,500     
North Platte $105,300     
Omaha $4,331,500 ($250, )     
Papillion $91,300      P P P P P P P P P P P P
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11. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block GrantsP
Nebraska State Energy Office will receive $9,593,500
In the state application for these funds, the Energy Office added all of the funds allocated to the State Energy Program in the EECBG to NonDirect city and county grants.  In total, $11,353,310 (including applicant match and administration costs) will be available for these projects.
The Energy Office will issue a request for proposals to the state’s NonDirect EECBG cities and counties (83 counties and approximately 500 cities, towns and villages) soon after U.S. Department of Energy approval of this plan is received. Federal approval of the state’s plan was received September 14, 2009, much earlier than expected. 
Under the competitive solicitation, the grant maximum will be $250,000 and a 20% match will be required. P
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12. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants
Types of Projects
Projects will be sought in the following categories:
LIGHTING Replacement of traffic signals and street lighting with energy efficient lighting technologies, including light emitting diodes and other technologies of equal or greater energy efficiency;
2) BUILDING RETROFITS Grants to cities and counties for making energy efficiency retrofits such as high efficiency heating and cooling equipment, replacing windows and doors, and lighting and controls;
3) RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS Development, implementation and installation on or in city and county buildings or property of renewable energy technology that generates electricity from renewable resources, including solar energy, wind energy, fuel cells and biomass.

13. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants
The agency will use its existing Dollar & Energy Saving Loan Program standards for lighting and heating, cooling, water heating, window and renewable energy projects which are based on ENERGYSTAR standards.
Solicitation issued in November
Applicants will likely have 60 days or more to submit applications.

14. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants
National Grant Competition
There will be a national competition under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
$390 million – for Direct Cities and Counties
$63.68 million – NonDirect Cities and Counties only
DOE anticipates that a total of $ million will be available for competitive grants awarded through one (1) FOA with two (2) topic areas: Topic Area 1, The Retrofit Ramp-Up Program; Topic Area 2, General Innovation Fund for Ineligible Entities . The eligible entities for up to $ million available under Topic 1 are the same as for the formula EECBG program: States, U.S. territories, counties, Cities, and Indian Tribes. The eligible entities for up to $ million available under Topic 2 are units of local government and Indian tribes that are not eligible for the direct formula grants.
Funding opportunity likely around September 30th

15. Recovery Act Opportunities in Nebraska
Features at the Energy Office Recovery Web Site
This section provides links to Weatherization Assistance services including income guidelines, who to contact and what types of improvements are typically made.
This section details how the state proposes to spend $30.9 million under the State Energy Program guidelines.
This section provides background on the new $18.8 million Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.
This section contains a listing of nationally competitive energy project funds that is updated continuously. Sign up for the RSS feed so that you can quickly spot funding opportunities.

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