Local Government Energy Assurance Guidelines has just been published by Public Technology Institute (PTI) to help cities and counties address energy assurance and security concerns and provide guidelines for submitting proposals for funding under the Local Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) initiative. The U.S. Department of Energy is making $10.5 million in competitive grant funding available for the purpose under the ARRA, according to a release from PTI.
A PDF of this guide is
available at no charge. A soft cover version of the guide can be
purchased online.
Consolidated city-county governments will be considered as cities and will be eligible for grant funding. The due date for cities to submit their proposals to the Department of Energy is 3:00 PM ET on October 8, 2009.
