Durham County
HomeEnergy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP)
Durham County's Grant Award from Department of Energy (2024-2027)
EBERP is expected to officially launch in Fall 2024. Please check back during that time to learn more.
🌱 New Program: EBERP
Durham, Orange, and Granville counties are joining forces with incredible partners to launch the NC Energy Burden & Emissions Reduction Program (EBERP)! The three-county team has been awarded $1.5M in funding, 1 of only 12 entities to be selected for the nationwide grant by the Department of Energy (DOE).
🏡 What’s EBERP all about?
The Program’s priorities are to reduce local energy burden and greenhouse gas emissions through making positive changes in Justice40 communities. We’ll be conducting neighborhood-focused residential energy upgrades to make homes more energy-efficient. Plus, we’ll be offering neighborhood education and workforce training to create new opportunities and skills!
🌎 What’s our goal?
To reduce energy burdens on families, strengthen organizational capacity, and empower our communities with clean energy technical skills.
⭐ Who makes up the EBERP Team?
Our Team Members include Durham County, Orange County, and Granville County.
We are also proud to collaborate with the following Project Partners: NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), NC Clean Energy Fund (NCCEF), Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC), Enpira, Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), Marian Cheek Jackson Center (MCJC), and Shipshape.
Join us on this journey towards a greener, more energy-efficient future! Learn more about this historic funding opportunity here: News | Durham County (dconc.gov)