June 2, 2009

Dear Mayor:

Important Information about Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Applications for Direct-Funded Local Governments.

1. On order to complete all necessary steps before the application deadline of June 25, eligible applicants should begin the EECBG REGISTRATION process before June 5 so as not to be disqualified!
2. Assistance with the applications is available from the NJ Board of Public Utilities.

 

1. Urgent Need to Begin the Preliminary Steps of Registration/Application Process
The U.S. Department of Energy used a formula-based on population and energy consumption data to designate which local governments are eligible for direct Block Grant funds. These municipalities and counties know who they are (See eligibility list at end of this announcement. Information for municipalities and counties NOT eligible for direct DOE funding is also found at the end of this e-mail.)

Eligible counties and municipalities must register and apply in order to receive the EECBG funding. Instructions are available at www.grants.gov under “Apply for Grants.” These Block Grants are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (federal stimulus).  See FAQ’s on this program at www.state.nj.us/recovery/faq/bpu.html#7.

It is very important that eligible communities complete the following preliminary application steps:

1. Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/ (NOTE: If you already have a DUNS number, you do not need to apply for a new one.)
2. Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov/ (NOTE: If you are already registered with CCR, you do not need to reregister - however, CCR does require that registrants update their contact information annually.)
3. Register E-Business Point of Contact with FedConnect to submit their application at at www.fedconnect.net

 

2. Free Help with Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Applications is Available
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is offering free application assistance to local governments eligible to receive these direct-formula Block Grants.

The assistance session series began this week and runs through June 23. The sessions are being offered in conjunction with the E.J. Bloustein School of Rutgers University. At these sessions, the BPU will present its “Sample Block Grant Application Package,” which includes appropriate goals language, suggested timelines, and long-term energy needs planning strategies. The BPU developed the Sample Application Package based on sample documents provided by the U.S. DOE and in consultation with the DOE. To simplify the application process, direct-recipient local governments may choose to adapt the BPU package for their own applications, or they may send representatives to these sessions to obtain one-on-one help with individual applications and strategies they have chosen to develop independently. 

The next assistance session is Thursday, June 4 at 10 a.m. at the Bloustein School in New Brunswick. (See below for the full schedule, locations, links to directions, and instructions on how to RSVP.)

Feel free to bring your laptop and/or actual draft application.
·       Review services and assistance to municipalities from the NJBPU and Rutgers.
·       Provide the latest information on resources, requirements, etc for the EECBGs.
·       Provide a venue for sharing ideas and information.
·       Help municipalities and counties complete solid applications by June 25.

The call-in number for these meetings is 866-255-8320, participant code 898759. (PLEASE observe conference call etiquette: MUTE your phone unless you wish to speak, and DO NOT put the call on hold. If you need to get off the call and return, hang up and dial in again.)

Whether you plan to attend in person or via telephone, please RSVP to energymasterplan@bpu.state.nj.us and indicate the following:

• Name(s) of participants
• Affiliation and email address
• Whether you are participating via phone or in person

For questions on these sessions or about BPU programs, contact Joe Costa at 973-645-1962.

For information on Rutgers Services, contact Patricia Ruby, 732-932-5475 x 551 or pruby@rci.rutgers.edu.

EE & Conservation Block Grant Application Assistance Sessions Directions to Bloustein http://policy.rutgers.edu/school/visitors.php Directions to the BPU (June 11 session only) http://www.nj.gov/bpu/about/directions/
Date	Time	Location	Call-in umber
Thursday, June 4	10 a.m.	Bloustein School of Public Policy, New Brunswick	1-866-255-8320 Participant Code 898759
Monday June 8	10 a.m.	Bloustein School of Public Policy, New Brunswick	1-866-255-8320 Participant Code 898759
Thursday June 11	2 p.m.	Newark Office of the NJ Board of Public Utilities	1-866-255-8320 Participant Code 898759
Monday June 15	10 a.m.	Bloustein School of Public Policy, New Brunswick	1-866-255-8320 Participant Code 898759
Thursday June 18	10 a.m.	Bloustein School of Public Policy, New Brunswick	1-866-255-8320 Participant Code 898759
Tuesday,  June 23	10 a.m.	Bloustein School of Public Policy, New Brunswick	1-866-255-8320 Participant Code 898759

 

Special notice for municipalities and counties NOT eligible for direct Block Grants:
Direct funding from DOE is only available to the 65 municipalities and 10 counties so designated by DOE formula; however, DOE is providing approximately $14.4 million to the State for of which not less than 60% will be awarded as EECBG sub-grants to the remaining municipalities and counties not receiving direct grants from DOE. A proposal for the distribution of those funds is a scheduled agenda item before the NJ Board of Public Utilities on June 8, and guidelines will be made public subsequently. At this point it is not anticipated that this grant process would be of a complexity level that would require services of a consultant. The BPU advises local governments to hold off on any commitments to such arrangements until after the guidelines are released.

New Jersey Total EE and Conservation Block Grant DIRECT Allocations All $75,468,200

NJ New Jersey State Energy Office $14,400,700

Municipalities NJ Atlantic City  $219,400 NJ Bayonne $521,900 NJ Berkeley, Township of $173,500 NJ Bloomfield, Township of $177,000 NJ Brick, Township of $695,800 NJ Bridgewater, Township of $199,200 NJ Camden $780,200 NJ Cherry Hill, Township of $719,600 NJ Clifton $734,300 NJ East Brunswick, Township of $199,300 NJ East Orange $604,300 NJ Edison, Township of $999,700 NJ Egg Harbor Township of $168,500 NJ Elizabeth $1,176,700 NJ Evesham, Township of $192,800 NJ Ewing, Township of $159,000 NJ Fort Lee, Borough of $155,100 NJ Franklin, Township of $555,500 NJ Galloway, Township of $143,900 NJ Gloucester, Township of $564,900 NJ Hackensack $201,700 NJ Hamilton, Township of $835,300 NJ Hillsborough, Township of $153,100 NJ Hoboken $161,100 NJ Howell, Township of $463,500 NJ Irvington, Township of $501,000 NJ Jackson, Township of $464,500 NJ Jersey City $2,329,500 NJ Kearny $158,600 NJ Lakewood, Township of $678,200 NJ Linden $166,800 NJ Manalapan, Township of $155,300 NJ Manchester, Township of $171,500 NJ Marlboro, Township of $162,300 NJ Middletown, Township of $610,800

NJ Monroe, Township of  $149,600 NJ Montclair, Township of  $155,000 NJ Mount Laurel, Township of $183,100 NJ New Brunswick, Township of $538,100 NJ Newark $2,836,300 NJ North Bergen, Township of $514,000 NJ North Brunswick $165,500 NJ Old Bridge, Township of $580,300 NJ Parsippany-Troy Hills, Township of $543,800 NJ Passaic $613,800 NJ Paterson $1,344,800 NJ Pennsauken, Township of $154,900 NJ Perth Amboy $196,200 NJ Piscataway, Township of $528,800 NJ Plainfield $186,300 NJ Sayreville, Borough of $165,400 NJ South Brunswick, Township of $177,200 NJ Teaneck, Township of $160,700 NJ Toms River, Township of $902,500 NJ Trenton $847,800 NJ Union $554,900 NJ Union, Township of $521,600 NJ Vineland City $568,900 NJ Washington, Township of $467,400 NJ Wayne, Township of $558,800 NJ West New York, Town of $182,800 NJ West Orange, Township of $175,800 NJ Willingboro, Township of $144,700 NJ Winslow, Township of $153,500 NJ Woodbridge, Township of $934,500 Counties NJ Bergen County $7,380,500 NJ Burlington County $3,051,700 NJ Camden County $2,046,700 NJ Essex County $2,396,300 NJ Gloucester County $2,155,400 NJ Monmouth County $4,225,800 NJ Morris County $4,228,300 NJ Ocean County $748,300 NJ Somerset County $788,300 NJ Union County $2,485,400