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State Energy Loan Program - Energy and Mineral Resources Loan applications are now being accepted! Email applications and questions to: [email protected] Click here to make a Payment About The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) State […]

On December 4th, hear from panelists from the Idaho National Laboratory, U.S. Department of U.S. Department of Energy, and the Nuclear Energy Institute at the Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit! These experts will be on the Idaho Nuclear Opportunities panel on how our state is shaping the future of nuclear energy.

For more information about the Summit and to see the full agenda, visit our website at: https://oemr.idaho.gov/idaho-energy-and-mineral-summit/.

We are excited to host our first Idaho Energy and Mineral Summit on December 4th! This event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to explore Idaho's evolving energy and mineral landscape.

The K-12 Energy Enhancement Program (KEEP) assists eligible public K-12 schools that reside in rural school districts to implement projects to reduce energy and tax burdens, increase energy resilience, and increase energy savings. The application period is now open!

For more information and to apply:

In September 2024, OEMR submitted its 2024 State Energy Security Plan (SESP) to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). OEMR is excited to announce DOE has completed its review of the plan and has determined that Idaho has fully addressed all six elements of the SESP required by Congress. Among these six elements are a state energy profile including resource interdependencies, identification of hazards to the energy system, a comprehensive risk assessment, and a risk mitigation approach.

You can read the 2024 SESP on our website here:https://oemr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024-Idaho-SESP-Final-Draft-Public.pdf

The Idaho Governor's Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Idaho Transportation Department, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announce the release of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Round 1 of the Idaho NEVI Program.

Round 1 of the NEVI Program will focus on the sites of Pocatello, Bliss, and Lewiston. The RFQ is the first step of the Round 1 solicitation process. The RFQ will short-list applicants based on their proposed key personnel, installation experience, and project understanding and approach. This will be followed by the second solicitation step, the Request for Applications (RFA). Short-listed applicants will be invited to respond to the RFA where they will be evaluated based on their technical approach to site development.

The RFQ and other supporting documentation can be found at itd.idaho.gov/business under the “Design-Build” tab. Applicants must regularly check this website for updates. Applications will be accepted until February 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Mountain Time). The State will discuss the RFQ and the NEVI Program during a pre-application meeting for interested applicants on January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time).

For more information about Idaho’s NEVI Program, visit evidaho.org. Please send questions and comments to [email protected].

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The 2024 State Energy Loan Program application period is now open!

This program offers low interest loans to fund energy efficiency projects for single family homes in Idaho. All loans are evaluated by a financial institution for credit worthiness and must be secured with real estate.

OEMR's total funding for this year's State Energy Loan Program is limited, and applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis until the funding limit is met or through December 31, 2024; whichever comes first. If the funding limit is not met by December 31, 2024, OEMR may reopen the application period.

Visit https://oemr.idaho.gov/loan-program/ for application materials and more information.

The Idaho Governor's Office of Energy & Mineral Resources, the Idaho Transportation Department, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality created a NEVI Program Networking List.

The Networking List is a tool for potential NEVI Developers, prospective site hosts, and other interested stakeholders to connect with others. Interested participants should enter their information on the form on evidaho.org/resources. This information will be compiled and published on the website periodically. Please note this is strictly an informational resource and the State will not "match" developers and hosts.

The Idaho NEVI Program is an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act initiative that aims to create a nationwide network of interconnected electric vehicle chargers. More information about the NEVI Program can be found at evidaho.org.

Please send questions and comments to [email protected].

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The 2024 Energy Efficiency Awards application period is now OPEN! These awards recognize entities who have measurably benefited their communities by improving their operation processes, upgrading structures with cost-effective, efficient technologies, and establishing programs that build a strong culture encouraging participation in energy-saving activities.

This year, the awards will recognize businesses in three categories: small business, large business, and government agencies. For more information and application materials, visit oemr.idaho.gov/energy-efficiency/energy_awards

Applications are due no later than November 1, 2024.