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States will compete for funding to implement activities relating to a
The Department of Energy's goal is to advance national, economic and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Department Of Commerce Minnesota | $ 300,000 | 2019-02-01 | 2022-01-31 | |
| Administration, Rhode Island Department Of | $ 500,000 | 2019-02-01 | 2022-01-31 | |
| Department Of Commerce Minnesota | $ 255,689 | 2014-12-19 | 2017-12-31 | |
| Business, Economic Development And Tourism, Hawaii Department Of | $ 0 | 2008-10-01 | 2014-03-31 | |
| Energy Office, Nebraska | $ 0 | 2008-10-01 | 2013-12-31 | |
| Energy Administration, Maryland | $ 483,333 | 2011-08-01 | 2013-12-31 | |
| Executive Office Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky | $ 641,851 | 2011-06-28 | 2013-12-31 | |
| Administration, Wisconsin Department Of | $ 742,552 | 2011-07-15 | 2013-12-31 | |
| Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department Of | $ 697,257 | 2011-06-27 | 2013-12-31 | |
| Executive Office Of The State Of Idaho | $ 390,099 | 2011-07-26 | 2013-12-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for salaries, materials, and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, and services required for implementing the activities described in the application at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All States plus the District of Columbia, the U.S.
Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, territories, and their project partners will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200 subpart E for State and local Governments. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Audit procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200 subpart F (for other than for-profit recipients).
For-profit recipients are subject to the audit requirements in 2 CFR 910.501 In addition, audit requirements need to comply with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted at the EERE exchange web-site: at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/ or http://www.grants.gov. Applicants for sub-awards from the states should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact within the State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance.
Award Procedures
Evaluations will be conducted by staff of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy end-use sectors participating in the annual solicitation. Final decisions to approve are made by Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. DOE Field Offices are then instructed to negotiate and prepare the grant award documents.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Public Law 111-5 ?American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009?; Public Law 110?140 ?Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007?; Public Law 109?58 ?Energy Policy Act of 2005?; Public Law 102-486 ?Energy Policy Act of 1992?; Public Law 95-91 ?Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977?; 'Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975' Public Law 94-163: 42 U.S.C. 6321-6326, Public Law 91-95, 42 U.S.C 7101; National Energy Conservation Policy Act of 1978, Public Law 95-619; ARRA 2009, Public Law 619-95; Balanced Budget Down Payment Act II of 1996; ARRA 2009, Public Law 134-104; Energy Policy and Conservation Act; ARRA 2009, Title III, Part C, Section 361-366, Public Law 163-94, 42 U.S.C 6321-6326.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days. Deadlines are set forth in the solicitation at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Renewals are subject to review by the headquarters program office and subject to the availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Percent: 20%. Competitive SEP projects have a 20% cost matching requirement. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Vary. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are released through the Electronic Transfer System.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No reports are required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Costs will be verified and subject to audit according to 2 CFR 200 subpart F (for other than for-profit recipients. For-profit recipients are subject to the audit requirements at 2 CFR 910.501
Records
Record retention in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0321-0-1-270.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $4,763,079; FY 17 est $4,564,986; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
500,000 - 1,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
EERE SEP Program and 2 CFR 200
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
James Cash 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401 Email: james.cash@ee.doe.gov Phone: 240-562-1456
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The selection process will be determined by the criteria announced in the annual solicitation.
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