The SC EECBG is no longer accepting applications, and no further funding rounds are planned. Projects awarded in earlier rounds remain active through March 2027.
In November 2023, the SC Energy Office (SCEO) received $2.17 million in formula funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's (US DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The funding supported subgrants for projects that improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy use in South Carolina. the SCEO offered three rounds of competitive SC EECBG funding over a two-year period.
Eligible entities included:
- Counties or municipalities that did not qualify for US DOE EECBG funding
- Local public authorities
- School districts
- Special districts
- Councils of Governments (COGs)
- Other regional or local governmental entities
- State agencies (Round 3 only)
Cost sharing was not required, but applicants were encouraged to leverage other funds. Awardees estimated energy and cost savings when they applied.
SC EECBG Selected Projects
Projects were selected by the SCEO based on energy savings, payback period, and useful life. To date, 19 entities have been awarded approximately $1.3 million for 22 energy efficiency projects. These projects include:
- purchasing electric vehicles and installing EV charging stations
- energy efficiency upgrades or weatherization improvements to public buildings
- installing rooftop solar
View the interactive StoryMap below for a virtual tour of SC EECBG projects, including project types, locations, award amounts, and energy savings.
For more information on the EECBG program, including DOE resources and past EECBG guidance and presentations, please contact energycs@ors.sc.gov.