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Energy ARRA at ECD

Programs Volunteer State Solar Initiative Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Energy Star Appliance Rebate Energy Assurance Planning Industrial Energy Efficiency Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Benefits Job creation and economic development

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Energy ARRA at ECD

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  1. Programs Volunteer State Solar Initiative Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Energy Star Appliance Rebate Energy Assurance Planning Industrial Energy Efficiency Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Benefits Job creation and economic development Increase renewable energy generation Reduce energy consumption in residential, industrial and commercial sectors Reduce dependence on foreign oil and improve energy security Education and workforce development Energy ARRA at ECD

  2. Tennessee Solar Institute Solar Innovation Grants Technical Assistance Facilities and Equipment Improvements Renewable Energy Products Process Improvements Technology Improvements Workforce Development Solar Installation Grants West Tennessee Solar Farm Design and installation of 5 megawatt solar farm Create solar sector jobs Generate renewable electricity Reduce GHG emissions Educate public and school children Workforce Development Volunteer State Solar Initiative

  3. EECBG Grant Program Anticipate awarding $9.3 million to cities and counties All cities/counties not receiving direct DOE funding are eligible Suggested activities Community Energy Strategy Building Retrofits LED lighting Small-scale renewables “Green Collar Job” Workforce Development Grants Competitive funds for universities, community colleges and technology centers Public Education Residential and consumer education program Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

  4. Weatherization Administered by Human Services in Tennessee in partnership with HRA and CAA’s Supports residential retrofits for low-income households Energy Star Appliance Rebate New program managed by ECD in partnership with TVA Consumer rebates for purchase of efficient appliances Under development Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Multi-state partnership with Nissan, TVA, ORNL and others Support deployment of vehicles and charging infrastructure Energy Assurance Planning Strengthen state’s energy assurance plans and processes Local training and exercises Other Energy Opportunities

  5. For More Information: Energy Policy Office 615-741-2994 or 800-342-1340 www.tnecd.gov

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