Local Government Energy Audit/Retrofits

Wyoming's State Energy Program offers grants up to $50,000 with no required match for public K-12 schools and up to $50,000 with a 10% cash match for local government buildings to fund energy efficiency retrofits like LED lighting, insulation, HVAC upgrades, and window/door replacement. To apply, you must first complete a free WYLite Energy Audit by contacting the Wyoming Energy Authority's consultant through their online signup. Small businesses can access up to $25,000 in grants (10% match required) or agricultural/rural businesses up to $3,000 (25% match required) for energy audits and retrofits, though these require a certified Level 2 Energy Audit.

You can help public schools, local governments, and small businesses access substantial retrofit funding by ensuring they complete required energy audits first (WYLite for K-12/local government; Level 2 certified audits for businesses) and then submit approved retrofit projects like LED conversion, HVAC upgrades, insulation, and weatherization. K-12 schools have no match requirement and can receive up to $50,000; local governments need 10% cash match for the same maximum; small businesses face a 10% match with a $25,000 cap. Applications for K-12 and local government programs ran May-June 2023, while small business and agricultural programs continue until funds are exhausted.

The State Energy Program, administered by the Wyoming Energy Authority and directed by Patrick Millin (307-631-6652), distributes federal grants across three main tracks: K-12 schools (max $50,000, no match), local governments (max $50,000, 10% match), and small businesses/agriculture (max $25,000/$3,000 respectively, 10-25% match). All applicants must complete energy audits (free WYLite audits for schools/government; certified Level 2 for businesses) before retrofit grants are awarded. The program targets public institutions and small business sectors statewide with approved retrofits including lighting, HVAC, insulation, and envelope improvements; applications for K-12/local government were limited to May-June 2023, while small business applications remain open until funds deplete.