DOER PON-ENE-2026-022 FY26-FY27 Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant Program

The Municipal Energy Technical Assistance Grant Program provides funding for municipalities, regional school districts, and water/wastewater districts to retain independent third parties for technical services related to clean energy projects. The program aims to support the development of comprehensive drawings, design specifications, engineering, and bid documents for public procurement. The grant program has several categories, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), ASHRAE Level 2 audits, owner’s agent services for energy savings performance contracts, retro-commissioning, and design of solar PV plus battery energy storage systems. • The grant program has a total funding amount of $800,000, with individual awards limited to $15,000 for technical assistance and $25,000 for engineering documents. • The program has two funding blocks, with application deadlines on June 5, 2026, and June 4, 2027. • Applicants must submit their applications through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Grant Management System. • The program has specific evaluation criteria, including applicant qualifications and experience, project details and benefits, project management plan, and project budget.