The State Energy Office (SCEO) received formula funding through the US Department of Energy’s (US DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to award subgrants to projects and programs that improve energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy use in South Carolina.
The SCEO is pleased to announce the SC EECBG subrecipients.
The projects were selected after a rigorous review process based on criteria such as energy savings, payback period, and useful life. Over $1,300,000 is being awarded to these 16 entities through 19 projects. The project types and recipients are listed below:
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and/or Electric Vehicle Purchase |
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| Berkely-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Calhoun County Charleston County Central Midlands Council of Governments Town of McCormick |
| Lighting Retrofits |
| Cherokee County Darlington School District City of Lake City City of North Augusta |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Replacements |
| Clarendon County Town of Kershaw Newberry County |
| Energy Audits and/or Weatherization |
| Bamberg County Charleston County |
| Solar Panel Installation |
| Town of Brunson City of Isle of Palms |
| Replacement with Energy Efficient Doors and Windows |
| Riverbanks Zoo and Garden |
Projects are expected to be complete by May 2026. The SCEO will keep you informed on specific project success stories as well as progress pictures through this webpage, SCEO newsletters, and social media.
The SC EECBG Program utilized multiple federal resources during the solicitation and review of project applications. These federal resources may be helpful to entities developing projects, creating programs, or applying for other grants. The Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) may be used to identify federally defined disadvantaged communities. The US DOE Blueprints include information and tools designed to help local and tribal governments develop project and program plans related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation electrification, clean energy finance, and workforce development.
SC EECBG Project Think Tank Webinar Series
This three-part series of informational and collaborative webinars shares SC EECBG project ideas, reviews the SC EECBG solicitation materials, and answers participants’ frequently asked questions. View each webinar agenda, recording, and presentation below.
The third part of the South Carolina Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (SC EECBG) Project Think Tank Webinar Series. On Monday, March 25, 2024, the webinar provided an overview of the Updated Guidance, Application Form, and Supplemental Information Worksheets for Round 2 of the SC EECBG Competitive Program. Additionally, more project ideas were shared. View the Webinar Agenda (PDF). View the Recording. View the Presentation (PDF).
The second part of our South Carolina competitive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (SC EECBG) Project Think Tank Webinar Series was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. We provided an overview of the recently released SC EECBG subgrant guidance and application. Also, we answered some Frequently Asked Questions and pointed to additional resources. View the Webinar Agenda (PDF). View the Recording. View the Presentation (PDF).
The first part of our South Carolina competitive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (SC EECBG) Project Think Tank Webinar Series was held on October 24, 2023. We were joined by panelists from three local governments around the state. They shared just a few of the many different types of projects eligible for funding through South Carolina’s Competitive EECBG Program. View the Webinar Agenda (PDF). View the Recording. View the Presentation (PDF).