Financing

Explore funding opportunities for your project and access the right contacts for more information on how to get started.

The Energy Matching Funds (EMF) intend to spur innovation and bring transformative energy projects to Wyoming, leading the way to provide the nation with the energy it requires, solving sustainability issues without deteriorating reliability and affordability.

Learn more about the Energy Matching Funds.

Grants and Opportunities

The Wyoming Energy Authority has some funds available for specific energy project support in the form of Competitive, Non-Competitive, and Cost-Sharing Support grants.

Learn more about current and past opportunities.

Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates Program Designer
Request for Proposals

The WEA is seeking a qualified contractor to develop an application for the Department of Energy Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates programs in accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Home Energy Rebates. 

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has additional programs available for use as a result of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA includes $391 billion to support energy and includes $8.8 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency and electrification projects. These home energy rebates are intended to help households save money on energy bills and improve energy efficiency.

The WEA is the sole state entity eligible to apply for the Home Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122) programs. Wyoming’s formula allocation for these programs is $34,686,390 under the Home Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) program and $34,484,390 under the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122) program.  

The WEA is required to submit an application for funding under these programs by January 31, 2025. The purpose of these programs is to promote energy efficiency in residential properties in an effort to reduce household utility costs.

This RFP is now closed.

Contact Rob Creager, Executive Director, with any questions.

State Energy Program Grants

The State Energy Program will be offering grants for K-12 schools for lighting retrofits, local governments for energy efficiency retrofits, and small businesses for energy audits and retrofits. 

Applications for Local Government and K-12 Schools programs will be open from March 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024.

Applications for the Small Business programs are accepted on an ongoing basis and closed when funds are expended.

The Small Business Retrofit grants are open and will remain open until all available funds have been awarded.

Read the 2024 Program Overview for more information.

WYLite Energy Audit

  • Free energy audits for local municipalities and Wyoming school districts
  • Requirement for applicants to the K-12 Schools Retrofit Grant Program and Local Government Retrofit Grant Program
  • Once applicants have signed up online for the WYLite Energy Audit, they will be contacted by the WEA’s consultant
  • Link to Application
 

K-12 Schools – Retrofit

  • The K-12 Schools Retrofit grants are available to Wyoming public school districts looking to complete approved energy efficiency retrofits.
  • Approved energy efficiency retrofits include: 
    • Installation of energy efficient lighting (LED)
    • Installation of insulation
    • HVAC upgrades
    • Weather sealing
    • Purchase and installation of ENERGY STAR appliances
    • Replacement of windows and doors
  • Maximum grant amount is $50,000, no match required
  • Link to Application

Local Government Retrofit

  • Available to local governments looking to complete approved energy efficiency retrofits
  • Approved energy efficiency retrofits include: 
    • Installation of energy efficient lighting (LED)
    • Installation of energy efficient lighting (LED)
    • Installation of insulation
    • HVAC upgrades
    • Weather sealing
    • Purchase and installation of ENERGY STAR appliances
    • Replacement of windows and doors
  • Maximum grant amount is $50,000, 10% match required
  • Link to Application

Small Business Energy Audit and Retrofit

  • Maximum grant amount is $25,000
  • 10% required cash match
  • Requires a Level 2 Energy Audit by a certified auditor
  • Available to all small businesses statewide
  • Grant applications are being accepted now, and the program will be open until all funds are expended

Apply Here

 

Contact State Energy Program Director Patrick Millin or call 307-631-6652.

Bonds

Wyoming Energy Authority has the ability to issue up to $3 billion in industrial revenue bonds for energy facilities and related supporting infrastructure that may include all facilities, structures and properties incidental and necessary or useful in the production or transmission of energy. This may include transmission lines, pipelines and export facilities. Wyoming Energy Authority does not currently have the authority to issue a bond on generation projects.

When Wyoming Energy Authority’s bonding authority is used, there is no cost and no risk to the state of Wyoming. Our bonds are sold on the private market to investors and any proceeds are used to finance projects.

To learn more about our bonding authority and process, please contact Contact Rob Creager, Executive Director.

Email rob.creager1@wyo.gov.

Request for Qualifications:

Private Schools and Churches Energy Auditor

  • Issue Date: August 14, 2023
  • Closing Date: September 8, 2023

The current energy efficiency programs administered by the Wyoming State Energy Program  (SEP) are focused on local government, public schools, and small business buildings. This program is intended to expand the ongoing energy efficiency initiatives of the SEP to include private schools and church buildings. The US Department of Energy funding will be used for these efforts.

The purpose of this solicitation is to secure services from qualified organizations or individuals to perform investment-grade energy audits for private schools and churches interested in reducing energy consumption and energy cost.

Please read the full Request for Qualifications and application instructions.

Questions? 

Contact State Energy Program Director Patrick Millin or call 307-631-6652.

Energy Performance Contracting

Energy Performance Contracting is a process through which energy efficiency and capital improvement upgrades are funded by the energy and maintenance cost savings generated by the improvements themselves. Those cost savings are formally “captured” and used to pay back the funding source.

For more information on Energy Performance Contracting opportunities in Wyoming, contact Patrick Millin or call 307-631-6652.

Prequalified Energy Service Companies

Brian Solan
Business Leader Montana & Wyoming
406-461-7432
bsolan@ameresco.com

Steve Pride
Senior Vice President
812-492-3706
spride@energysystemsgroup.com

Gary Hughes
General Manager, Midwest Region
317-650-1439
ghughes@energysystemsgroup.com

Michael Johnson
Senior Account Executive
303-746-9448
michael.johnson@noresco.com

Richard Seifert
310-963-4947
rseifert@noresco.com

Kathleen Pratt
Account Manager / Senior Team Lead
 
Robert Davidson
Project Development Manager

Dan Gacnik
Business Development Manager
303-215-4048
dang@mckinstry.com

Leslie Larocque
Vice President
303-215-4044
lesliel@mckinstry.com

Donald Mitchell
Regional Director, Strategic Solutions
425-503-9958
dmitchell@trane.com

Accessing Capital

Wyoming Energy Authority leverages opportunities and resources from outside Wyoming, including grants, bonding mechanisms, government programs and private partners to develop efforts conducive to the sustainability of the energy sector in Wyoming.

To explore capital opportunities for your project, please contact Rob Creager, Wyoming Energy Authority Executive Director, by emailing  rob.creager1@wyo.gov or calling (307) 286-0812.

Questions About Financing?