The Energy Conservation Grant, administered by Community Services, assists North Dakota political subdivisions in making energy efficiency improvements to public buildings.
Energy conservation projects in nonfederal public buildings owned by political subdivisions may qualify for consideration. Awards are available up to $100,000 and a 50% cash match is required. Projects that meet the qualifications will be awarded on a first come, first served basis and are subject to funding availability.
ECG Guidelines
Due to the 10-year payback requirement of this grant applications need to be primarily focus on lighting upgrades to LED. Some other areas may be addressed as long as the project meets the 10-year payback. These include:
- Installation of insulation
- Heating, venting, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades
- Weather sealing
- Replacement of windows and doors
- Other energy conservation projects that meet the required payback period
To Apply
- Review the Qualifications & Guidelines below to determine if the project is a fit for the Energy Conservation Grant Program.
- Determine the energy savings estimated for the project and have the appropriate entity complete the Energy Savings Analysis form.
- Complete the Section 106 Clearance form if the building is more than 49 years old.
- Bids as required by local policy.
- Complete the application form signed by the highest elected or appointed official (i.e. senior executive, city mayor, county auditor, school superintendent or other similar senior manager) and send it along with the documents listed above to:
Kevin Iverson
North Dakota Department of Commerce
1600 E. Century Avenue, Suite 6
Bismarck, ND 58503
For information about the program, contact Kevin Iverson, SEP/ECG Program Administrator at (701) 328-5385.
Qualifications & Guidelines
- Projects must be an energy efficiency retrofit to a facility owned by a nonfederal political subdivision.
- Projects need to have a combined payback period of 10 years or less for the total estimated cost of the project. Only one building is allowed per application, however, multiple energy conservation measures can be combined on that building to determine the overall energy savings.
- Projects must save energy and will need to have proper analysis conducted to verify energy savings. The Energy Savings Analysis (ESA) can be signed by a vendor, a representative of an energy service provider, an electrician, or an engineer. Projects with multiple energy conservation measures (ECM) and costs greater than $50,000 may require confirmation of energy savings and payback period by an engineer depending upon the complexity of the proposed work. All applications must be signed and include the math used to calculate the figures provided in the ESA form. State Energy Program grants may be available to assist with the associated costs.
- Projects under $50,000 will require confirmation of energy savings and payback period from Community Services or other appropriate entity as approved by Community Services. Complete the Energy Saving Analysis Application to request confirmation.
- Projects with buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, or 50 years old or older will need approval from the State Historical Society.
- Applicants must certify that projects will comply with State solid waste management requirements.
- Applicants must certify that projects will comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule.
- If there is no activity within 3 months of award, the award may be terminated and the funds may be reallocated.
- Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis with appropriate supporting documentation.
Program Documents
Energy Grant Program Application (SFN59236)
Energy Savings Analysis (SFN59261)
Energy Reimbursement Request (SFN59519)
Section 106 Clearance (SFN52654)
When required this form with supporting attachments can be emailed to: shsculturalreview@nd.gov for review.
Commerce will provide the confirmation of energy savings when able. To request assistance, please complete the application below. If you have difficulties, please contact Kevin Iverson.