Idaho Energy Grants
There are many Idaho energy grants. Some funds are granted through the 2009 federal Stimulus Act and some are granted through the federal Farm Bill of 2008. Both funding sources expend grants through 2012, at which point re-authorization from Congress is necessary. Each of these grant programs promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency, though the Farm Bill also emphasizes bio-based energy, including biofuels.
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Stimulus Funding- Renewable Energy
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The Idaho Office of Energy Resources provides grants to cities and counties who can receive funds to install renewable energy projects in government buildings or implement methane capture technologies. Methane is produced in large quantities from animal farming operations, making Idaho a good place for these technologies. Over two million dollars was made available for these projects.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
Stimulus Funding - Building Codes and Standards
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Installation of solar panel systems complies with the International Energy Conservation Code. The Idaho Office of Energy Resources grants building code officials scholarships for projects that adopt or comply with the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code; $500,000 is available.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
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Stimulus Funding - Appliance Rebate Program
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The Idaho Office of Energy Resources has made over one million dollars available to citizens of Idaho who replace working appliances with Energy Star appliances. Energy Star is a rating system promoted by the EPA for products and buildings that consume low amounts of energy while performing on par with conventional types.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
Stimulus Funding- K-12 Energy Efficiency Upgrades
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The Idaho Office of Energy Resources allocates funding to K-12 schools in Idaho to upgrade existing buildings to promote energy efficiency. Seventeen million dollars are available to schools for mechanical system retrofits, energy-efficient lighting systems, water-saving technologies and HVAC system improvements.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
Stimulus Funding - Renewable Energy Enterprise Zone Program
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A dammed river that is used to supply hydroelectric power. The Idaho Office of Energy Resources has already allocated over one million dollars to solar, biomass, waste-to- energy programs and hydropower projects. The money went to city and county buildings that installed and/or relied on these projects in place of conventional energy sources. Idaho uses hydroelectricity as its main power source.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
Stimulus Funding - Energy Assistance/Smart Grid Resiliency
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The Idaho Office of Energy Resources already received proposals for Smart Grid grants. According to guidelines, grants will go to projects that match energy demand with existing and new energy portfolios while also developing smart grid technologies and applications for energy generation, distribution and use. An associated project to develop a State Assurance Plan is also going to receive funding.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
Stimulus Funding - Solar Panel Installation in Schools
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The Idaho Office of Energy resources has over $2.5 million available to install solar electric net metered programs in schools. The grants are for projects that integrate solar energy generation with educating students.
Idaho Office of Energy Resources
304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
energy.idaho.gov/stimulus
Farm Bill Funding - Title IX Renewable Energy Provisions
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While Idaho stakeholders must compete for grants with other states, the 2008 Farm Bill allocated significant funding for bioenergy projects. For instance, $150 million has been made available for biorefinery assistance every year through 2012; renewable biomass projects have access to $15 million every year for the same time period. The funds are allocated through the United States Department of Agricultural Economic Research Service.
Economic Research Service
1800 M Street NW
Washington, DC, 20036-5831
202-694-5139
ers.usda.gov
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References
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