119-24 Attachment - Community Energy Plan Grant Application.pdf

Community Energy Plan Grant Program Application Packet Program Year 3 Page 6 Change Request must outline the original budget line item(s), the change requested, and an explanation for the change. 3. At the end of the Grant Term, the Grantee will be required to submit a copy of the municipal Community Energy Plan to the BPU. The Grantee will also be required to submit a copy of the resolution that their municipal governing body passed, evidencing the adoption of the Community Energy Plan. 4. Reporting requirements for the CEPG are dependent on the amount awarded: i. Recipients of a $10,000 CEPG are to submit one expenditure report at the end of the twelve (12) month Grant Term; and ii. Recipients of a $25,000 CEPG are to submit three (3) quarterly reports and one (1) final report on or before the end of the twelve (12) month Grant Term. D. Submitting an Application Completed applications must be emailed to: community.energy@bpu.nj.gov no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the Application Period Close Date of May 24, 2024 in order to be considered for a Program Year 3 CEPG. E. Use of Funds / Budget Guidelines Non-Overburdened Municipalities If accepted, your municipality is eligible to receive a $10,000 grant award. Overburdened Municipalities If accepted, your municipality is eligible to receive a $25,000 grant award (See Appendix A for a list of overburdened municipalities). Within 60 days of the completion of the Community Energy Plan, any remaining unused grant funds must be returned to the Board. The Grantee has 60 days from the Grant Term end date to submit a final expenditure and programmatic report to the Board. Funds may be used for any purpose related to the creation - and to the creation only - of the Community Energy Plan. This includes staff salaries, overhead, consultants, supplies, and other direct expenses. Funds cannot be used for implementation of projects, such as installation of EV charging stations or purchase of alternative fuel vehicles. Sample Eligible Expenses Sample Ineligible Expenses  Stakeholder engagement costs (venue reservation, flyers to promote meeting to discuss CEPG, etc.)  Time for review of Workplan Template, creation of plan  Consultant costs (see Appendix D (“Use of Consultants” below)  Purchase of electric vehicles  Purchase of solar panels  Installation of equipment (EV charging equipment, solar panels, etc.) 

lan  Consultant costs (see Appendix D (“Use of Consultants” below)  Purchase of electric vehicles  Purchase of solar panels  Installation of equipment (EV charging equipment, solar panels, etc.)  Food/refreshments for stakeholder meetings