Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants for Energy Efficiency in Oregon

REAP (formerly known as the "006" program) offers grants and/or loan guarantees for the purchase and installation of energy efficiency improvements. Assistance is limited to small businesses, farmers and ranchers. Projects must be located in rural areas. REAP grants and guarantees may be used individually or in combination. Together, they may finance up to 75 percent of a project's total cost. Grants can never finance more than 25 percent of a project or $250,000 -- whichever is less. (The REAP program also supports renewable energy projects.)

REAP applications are accepted year round, but they are typically only funded during specific funding windows.
 

The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year 2013 has been announced.  The deadlines to submit applications are as follows:

 

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Applications

    Grant only applications are due by May 31,2013

    Grant and guaranteed loan combination applications are due May 31, 2013

    Guaranteed loan only applications are due by July 15, 2013

 

Feasibility Study Grants Applications

    Applications are due by May 31, 2013

 

Contact our office with questions at (503)414-3369

 

REAP Energy Efficiency Grants Overview (PDF, 80 KB) 

 

 

Eligible Rural Areas and Small Businesses

Only small businesses, farmers and ranchers in rural locations qualify for this program.

 

Application Information and Resources


 

Simple Applications
(≤$200,000 total project cost)
Part I.
Applicant Forms,
Certifications and
Narrative
 		 Part I Template-Simple EE (DOC, 579 KB)- All of the Part I items are provided in this single template, or applicants may complete them individually:

 

 

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Part II.
Technical Report

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Part III.
Energy Audit or Assessment
  • Energy Audit (DOC, 85 KB) Required for projects costing >$50,000; always preferred.
  • Energy Assessment (DOC, 74 KB) Only for ≤$50,000 projects; awarded less priority

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Part IV. Addendum
(PDF, 20 KB) (Important Supporting Documentation)
  • Tax Returns (applicant's last year's tax returns)
  • Warranties for Main Components (to show commercial availability)
  • Evidence of Interim Funds - (to prove readiness to proceed)
  • BETC application/award (to prove incentive)
  • Utility or Energy Trust Application/Award (to prove incentive)

 

 

Full Applications
(>$200,000 total project cost)
Part I.
Applicant Forms,
Certifications and
Narrative
 		 Please complete each section individually.

 

 

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Part II.
Technical Report

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Part III.
Feasibility Study
  • Energy Audit (DOC, 85 KB) Required for projects costing >$50,000; always preferred.

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Part IV. Addendum
(PDF, 20 KB) (Important Supporting Documentation)
  • Tax Returns (applicant's last year's tax returns)
  • Warranties for Main Components (to show commercial availability)
  • Evidence of Interim Funds - (to prove readiness to proceed)
  • BETC application/award (to prove incentive)
  • Utility or Energy Trust Application/Award (to prove incentive)

 

REAP Guaranteed Loans for Renewable Energy

This is a stand-alone or companion program for REAP grants.

 

Program Regulations

 

 

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