A “Roadmap” to the energy provisions in the recovery bill is provided by Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., of New Jersey. One highlight is Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants, open to any community.

Here’s the description of the block grants, just one of 22 energy-related programs described, from his PDF:

Program: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Funding Agency: Department of Energy Federal Funding: $2.8 billion (Formula Based Distribution)
• Description: This program, which was authorized by the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, provides grants to state, local, and tribal governments to fund public facility renovation projects that would install more energy efficient building technologies and materials, and energy efficient technology demonstration projects. $2.8 billion will be distributed through a formula developed by the Department of Energy. The remaining $400 million shall be awarded on a competitive basis to entities not qualifying through the formula.
• How to Apply: Please check www.doe.gov for additional information. Federal grants can be found at www.grants.gov.