The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible local governments in creating and implementing strategies to: • Reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the maximum extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities; • Reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; • Improve energy efficiency in the transportation sector, the building sector, and other appropriate sectors; and • Build a clean and equitable energy economy that prioritizes disadvantaged communities and promotes equity and inclusion in workforce opportunities and deployment activities, consistent with the Justice40 Initiative. Entities may plan and conduct various programs or projects that address one or more of the EECBG purposes. Each activity an entity undertakes is not required to meet all the stated purposes. Entities may choose from the subset of eligible activities described below. Each entity receiving EECBG Program funds is required to use the funds in a cost-effective manner that is of maximum benefit to the population of that entity and in a manner that will yield sustained long-term impacts in terms of energy, emission reductions, and equitable workforce and community investment opportunities.
