Commerce Awards Energy Conservation Grants to Communities Across North Dakota

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is helping communities across the state improve energy efficiency in public buildings through the Energy Conservation Grant (ECG) program, with a total of $1,168,199 awarded over the past biennium. This initiative provides funding to local governments for projects that reduce energy costs and promote sustainability. Eligible projects receive up to $100,000 in funding with a required 50% cash match, with applications considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This year, funding has been directed to projects such as lighting upgrades, insulation improvements, and energy-efficient window installations in public schools, municipal facilities, and other nonfederal public buildings.

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