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ICLEI Enhanced Services
ICLEI USA now offers higher levels of support to help local government members apply for economic recovery funds and develop their implementation strategies. These services are available only to ICLEI members and for very reasonable fees. To sign up or learn more about any of these offerings, including fees, contact a staff liaison in your ICLEI regional office.
EECBG Assistance
ICLEI offers a range of services to help your jurisdiction plan for and implement highly-effective Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EECBG) programs.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy Assistance
For local governments that received planning funds as the first phase of their EECBG allocation. ICLEI can help you create an effective Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) for submittal to DOE for the release of the rest of your funding.
NEW: Custom Implementation Strategy for Revolving Energy Funds
ICLEI can help your government put in place a financially-sustainable revolving loan fund that supports your energy efficiency and climate protection goals. This work helps you sort through legal and organizational issues to arrive at a clear roadmap for implementing your loan fund.
Energy Office Initiative
ICLEI’s Energy Office Initiative is a great resource for local governments seeking to institutionalize financing and policy mechanisms that support energy efficiency. EECBG funds are a great source of seed capital to get an Energy Office up and running. NEW: Consult with ICLEI's Energy Office Director with an easy hourly rate.
Coming Soon: EECBG Custom Implementation Strategies
Once you receive your EECBG funds from DOE, what next? ICLEI staff can help you develop a custom implementation strategy for several high-impact programs for reducing your jurisdiction’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Custom implementation strategies will be available for:
- Environmentally preferable purchasing programs
- Solid waste & recycling program enhancement
More details on these additional services will be announced in the coming weeks.
Reminder: Access ICLEI's Free Guide to Preparing Your EECBG Application
Whether you utilize ICLEI's Enhanced Services or not, don't forget to view our free, two-part Guide to Preparing Your EECBG Application, which contains essential information and guidance for local governments.
>> View Part I: Assembling Your Application
>> View Part II: Developing Your Strategy
