State Energy Program (SEP)

The State Energy Program (SEP) promotes energy efficiency and conservation and is supported by financial and technical assistance through the U.S. Department of Energy. Community Services makes SEP funds available to applicants for a variety of energy efficiency related activities. These include energy education, installation of energy efficient measures (building audits, lighting retrofits, HVAC upgrades, etc), transportation initiatives (alternative fuel vehicles and fueling systems) and renewable energy technologies (small scale wind turbines and solar technologies).

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Amount

$5,000 - $50,000

Resource Provider

North Dakota Department of Commerce

Lead agency charged with growing our state and improving the quality of life for our people.
Counties
Adams, Barnes, Benson, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Divide, Dunn, Eddie, Eddy, Emmons, Emons, Foster, Golden Valley, Grand Forks, Grant, Griggs, Hettinger, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Nelson, Norman, Oliver, Pembina, Pierce, Polk, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Sheridan, Sioux, Slope, Stark, Steele, Stutsman, Towner, Trail, Traill, Walsh, Ward, Wells, Williams
Resource Type
Grant
Industry
Agriculture, Childcare, Communications, Communities, Construction, Energy, Ethanol, Exporting, Finance, Food Service, Healthcare, High Growth, Hospitality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Other, Primary Sector, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Tourism, Transportation, Utilities, Value-Added
Purpose
Equipment, Leasehold Improvements, Real Estate, Renovation to Real Estate
Business Stage
Existing Business, New Business
Deadline
–
Contact
Kevin Iverson
(701) 328-5385
kciverson@nd.gov

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