Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA; Pub. L. No. 110-140), signed into law on December 19, 2007, created the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The Program as established by EISA is for federal grants to units of local government, Indian tribes, and states to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and for improvements in energy efficiency. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the US Department of Energy will likely administer the EECBG Program. Title V, Subtitle E of EISA describes the purpose for creating the EECBG Program.
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Weatherization Assistance
Provides funding towards low-income weatherization programs through the federal Department of Energy. Under the federal Department of Energy weatherization program, weatherization services are cost-effective energy efficiency measures for existing residential and multifamily housing with low-income residents. It includes a wide variety of energy efficiency measures that encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, its electrical system and electricity consuming appliances.
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Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
Funding for research and development, pilot projects and matching funds for the Smart Grid Investment Program to modernize the electric grid, enhance security and reliability of energy infrastructure, and facilitate recovery from disruptions to the energy supply.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment
 
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Broadband Technology Opportunities Program
The Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) promotes the widespread availability and use of digital network technologies in the public and non-profit sectors through grants for model projects demonstrating innovative uses of network technologies. Grants were last funded in 2004, and were awarded to state, local and tribal governments, health care providers, schools, libraries, police departments, and community-based nonprofit organizations. The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program includes competitive grants for broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas.
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