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Energy Efficiency Grant Application Information

 
The content of a complete Sec. 9007 Renewable Energy Project grant application varies depending upon the total cost of the project and type of energy technology being proposed. 

A simplified grant application may be submitted for renewable energy projects when the total project’s cost is ≤ $200,000 and when the applicant meets all the conditions specified in Sec. 4280.109 of RD Instruction 4280-B.

Simplified Application Guidelines
(Energy Efficiency Grants ≤ $200,000)

Full Application Guidelines
(Energy Efficiency Grants > $200,000)
Overview Information Overview Information
RD Instructions for Preparing Technical Reports
(Appendix A, RD Instruction 4280-B) 		RD Instructions for Preparing Technical Reports
(Appendix B, RD Instruction 4280-B)
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) Technical Report Worksheets National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) Technical Report Worksheets

 (none available for projects with a total cost > $200,000)
Other RD Instructions
  • Construction
  • Feasibility Study not required for projects ≤ $200,000)
 Other RD Instructions

 

 

Contact
Phil Brown- Business and Cooperative Specialist
430 G Street, Agency 4169, Davis, CA  95616-4169
Phone:  (530) 792-5811 | Fax:  (530) 792-5838

 
Rural Development and the 2008 Farm Bill 5-Star Commitment to Expand Rural Minority Homeownership
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USDA Rural Development
California State Office
430 G Street, Agency 4169
Davis, CA 95616-4169

Phone: (530) 792-5800
Fax: (530) 792-5837
TDD: (530) 792-5848

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