CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced that funding is still available to eligible local government entities and nonprofits through its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
The WVOE plans to offer a total of 35 sub-grants up to $37,000 to local governments and 14 sub-grants up to $25,000 to rural community-serving nonprofits through federal support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs. Since August of this year, 18 projects have already been awarded.
“These sub-grants represent a significant opportunity for local entities to enhance their energy efficiency efforts through projects like HVAC upgrades, weather sealing, installation of energy-efficient lighting or appliances, and even window or door replacements,” says Jackson Igo, Energy Programs Coordinator for the Office of Energy. “We encourage all eligible organizations to send in an application and take advantage of this funding opportunity.”
The deadline to apply for this round of funding is February 28, 2025. Subsequent rounds will be opened until funds are expended. Interested entities are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant page of the WVOE’s website. Questions and finished applications should be directed to the Office of Energy’s main email, wvoeinfo@wv.gov.
About the West Virginia Office of Energy
The West Virginia Office of Energy is responsible for the formulation and implementation of fossil, renewable and energy efficiency initiatives designed to advance energy resource development opportunities and provide energy services to businesses, communities and homeowners in West Virginia.
