When do Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program (i.e. Energy Efficiency and Block Grant Program, State Energy Program and/or Weatherization Assistance Program) recipients need to expend grant funds?
Grantees should review the terms of their award agreement to determine when funds must be expended. If there are questions regarding deadlines within the award agreement, Grantees should consult their DOE Contracting Officer. PROCUREMENT 1. Several of our sub-recipients will be able to take advantage of utility rebates when utilizing EECBG funds to make energy efficiency retrofits in their facilities. The question for DOE is whether a local entity’s receipt of any rebates or other financial incentive as a result of using EECBG funds raises any “payment” or “program income” issues under 10 CFR 600.221 or 600.225? If so, how are States to account for such rebates or other financial incentive? Golden treats the rebate in the following manner: the recipient receives grant funds up front. Upon receiving the rebate, the Recipient would be required to report to DOE receipt of the rebate and adjust its next payment request and the Financial Status Report to account for the rebate. This would e
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