Arra Solar Projects

Closeout Form SFB NRG 252-10 for ARRA Solar Energy Grant Projects.  This form may be filled out online, then print, sign and submit to the SFB.  If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Campbell at [email protected].

Use this checklist to compile the required closeout documents for the Solar Energy Grants.  If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Campbell at [email protected].

Request for Funds Form SFB ARRA 100-10 for ARRA Solar Energy Grant Projects. This form may be filled out online, then print, sign and submit to the SFB with supporting documentation. If you have any questions, please contact Kerry Campbell at [email protected].

On February 11, 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a Memorandum of Decision granting nationwide categorical waivers under section 1605 of the Recovery Act (the Buy American Provisions) for fluorescent electronic lighting ballasts, LED traffic lights and signals, and CFL's (with a few exceptions described in the waiver). These categorical waivers go into effect immediately. Click the link above to read the Memorandum of Decision for details.

FB AWARDS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS: On January 20, 2010, the Board approved the award of 29 Energy Efficiency Grant projects to 25 districts totallng $12,132,515.  In total, these projects, with an estimated cost of $43,600,825, will save $5,567,738 per year in utility costs.  The average payback is approximately eight years.

UPDATE 11/17/09: The grant application deadline of November 6, 2009 has passed and the SFB is no longer accepting applications.  Our initial review revealed that 105 applications were received; 44 districts submitted applications totaling $103,810,266 in project costs

On October 6, 2010, the Board approved the award of 11 Energy Efficiency Grant projects to 10 districts.  In total, these projects, with an estimated cost of $11,758,463, will save $1,301,704 per year in utility costs.  The average payback is approximately nine years.

Solar Energy Project Information
Solar Energy Grant Awards Part 1 - Approved 10/8/09
Solar Energy Grant Awards Part 2 - Approved 11/4/09
Solar Grant Adjustment for Patagonia Elementary - Approved 1/20/10
Solar Grant Adjustments for Double Adobe Elementary and Yavapai Accommodation - Approved 4/07/10
Solar Energy Grant Awards Part 3 - Approved 5/12/10
Solar Energy Grant Awards Part 4 - Approved 10/06/10
Solar Energy Grant Awards Part 5 - Approved 12/01/10