On June 23, 2009, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) and authorized the submittal of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).  Douglas County has the opportunity to receive $757,800 in EECBG funds through the American Recovery and [...]

Pilot programs and/or works projects could be sponsored by the County, possibly in cooperation with other agencies, to demonstrate a variety of ways to reduce energy consumption and emissions.

The County could analyze and study ways to become more energy efficient.

Douglas County could provide educational opportunities to residents and businesses on how to become more energy efficient and/or to know what grants, rebates, incentives and technologies are available to you to become more energy efficient.

The County could offer rebates or other incentives that help residents and businesses become more energy efficient, either directly or in cooperation with organizations that currently offer such benefits.