Quick Links to Programs
The Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program facilitates the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the United States and across the world.
National Weatherization Day Video 
Watch the video of Matt Rogers, Senior Advisor to Energy Secretary Steven Chu for Recovery Act Implementation, expressing appreciation to the nation's weatherization network for its past accomplishments and its continued commitment to serving low-income citizens.
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State Funding from the Weatherization Assistance Program under the 2009 Recovery Act 
State Funding from the State Energy Program
State and Local Funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Find the award for each state and locality and the amount of funding allocated to date.
Technical Assistance Service Providers Solicitation
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently developing a service network to provide technical assistance to State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) recipients. A request for interested parties to support the development of this network was issued by ORNL from July 31–November 2, 2009, and a bidder's list including 45 interested organizations was developed. On November 3, ORNL issued solicitation materials to these organizations; proposals are due by 4 p.m. on December 7, 2009. Interested parties should contact the organizations on the bidders list (PDF 47 KB).
NEPA Guidance
SEP and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant recipients can find DOE guidance documents, worksheets, and templates for expedited reviews for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recovery Act
Weatherization Assistance Program FAQs
Read how the 2009 Recovery Act affects administrative functions such as monitoring, reporting, and training for the Weatherization Assistance Program; August 21, 2009.-
State Energy Program FAQs
Read how the 2009 Recovery Act affects administration of the State Energy Program for monitoring and reporting, internal controls, subcontracts, state and local spending, and historical preservation; August 21, 2009.
Impact of Davis-Bacon Requirements of the 2009 Recovery Act
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October 7 Webinar on Certified Payrolls
- Certified Payroll Webinar (WMV 47.9 MB) Download Windows Media Player or iTunes.
- Webinar Transcript (PDF 131 KB)
- Department of Labor Payroll Form (PDF 90 KB)
- Weatherization Assistance Program Frequently Asked Davis-Bacon Questions
- Notice to weatherization agencies about the Davis-Bacon provisions of the 2009 Recovery Act from DOE Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program Manager Gil Sperling; July 10, 2009 (PDF 22 KB)
- Letter to weatherization agencies about wage rates from Energy Secretary Stephen Chu and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis; July 24, 2009 (PDF 967 KB)
- Multifamily units memo; July 30, 2009 (PDF 92 KB)
- Weatherization Assistance Program Notice 09-9 deals with the prevailing wage requirements in the 2009 Recovery Act; July 21, 2009 (PDF 64 KB)
- State Energy Program Frequently Asked Davis-Bacon Questions
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Frequently asked Davis-Bacon Questions
Funding Available Now
Your state or local government, Indian tribe, or U.S. territory may be eligible to receive funding through one of these programs:
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
Funding for projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and that improve energy efficiency.
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Funding Opportunity Announcement for EECBG Competitive Grants
DOE is now accepting applications for up to $454 million in EECBG competitive grants under a Funding Opportunity Announcement issued October 19, 2009 (PDF 508 KB).
DOE is accepting applications through Grants.gov until December 14, 2009, and will issue awards in two topics areas: (1) The Retrofit Ramp-up Program and (2) General Innovation Fund for Ineligible Entities. For complete details, please visit the Competitive Grants page of the EECBG website.
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Weatherization Assistance
Funding for projects that reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Learn how to apply for weatherization assistance.
State Energy Program
Funding for projects that address states' energy priorities, and for programs that adopt emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
Learn more about the funding allocated to the Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
