Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant RFP Extended

The Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security (OES) is amending its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) competitive grant program to accept new and modified proposals until 4:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST) March 3, 2010.

The amended RFP is available for download from the OES website at the following location: www.energy.mn.gov. New proposals are requested because proposals received by the original proposal deadline are not sufficient to utilize all funds available. Additional information is being requested from ALL project proposals because many proposals did not contain adequate information for OES staff to verify the energy savings estimates.

The major changes in the OES-12142009-EECBG01-Amendment 2 RFP include:

1. Maximum aggregate simple payback period has been increased from 10 to 15 years;
2. A separate proposal category for window replacement (See Section V); and
3. Additional attachments required for applicants to document their energy savings estimates.

This RFP is open to ALL eligible applicants. New applicants must submit a complete proposal. Applicants who have previously submitted a project proposal do NOT need to submit a new proposal unless they choose to modify the scope of work previously submitted. Applicants who previously submitted a project proposal are required to complete and submit the applicable cost and savings information worksheet(s) provided in Attachments 2 through 6.

There are NO new information requirements for indirect energy saving program proposals. Applicants who previously submitted a program proposal need not supply additional information to have their proposal evaluated, but may choose to do so if desired. However, all additional information submitted will be subject to the page limit requirements stated in the RFP.
An applicant who has submitted only a program proposal may also submit an additional new project proposal.
Important Note: Because additional proposals are being accepted, OES will NOT issue the RFP for the Facility Cost-share program until after the EECBG proposals are evaluated.

If you have questions or need more information about this RFP, please contact Natalie Buys at energy.contracts@state.mn.us