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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.

DOE block grants support government-led energy efficiency and conservation strategies; the most recent application periods are closed.

Offered byU.S. Department of Energyverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Chester was not verified as a direct formula recipient. Smaller communities may benefit through Illinois-administered subgrants, a future competitive round, or projects sponsored by an eligible government.

Best for: Government-led municipal energy planning and public facility efficiency work.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Formula-eligible state, local, and tribal governments
  • Smaller local governments through state subgrants or competitive rounds when offered

Applicants excluded by the source

  • Businesses and property owners applying directly

Eligible uses

  • Local energy planning
  • Energy efficiency and conservation programs
  • Eligible public clean-energy projects

Uses excluded by the source

  • Direct unrestricted grants to private applicants

Application

How to start.

  1. Ask the Illinois State Energy Office whether subgrant funds or successor programs serve Chester.
  2. Prepare an eligible local energy strategy and project scope.
  3. Monitor DOE for future appropriations or competitive rounds.

Timing: DOE's infrastructure announcements list the local-government formula application period as closed October 31, 2024.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • No current direct application route was verified for Chester.
  • This is not a private-business rebate.

May complement utility incentives and state energy programs when costs are not duplicated.

Evidence

Official sources.