Worship Facility Matching Grant

Program Description

Oncor's Worship Facility Matching Grant Program is designed to assist worship facilities and faith-based organizations with improving the energy efficiency of their facilities by providing matching grant dollars for the implementation of electric energy efficiency projects.

A total of $3.8 million in matching grant funding will be made available to worship facilities and faith-based organizations through 2012 for the installation of electric energy efficiency and/or renewable energy upgrades to their facilities located inside the Oncor service area. Only one (1) matching grant will be awarded per facility per year, up to 50% of the total project cost, but not to exceed $100,000. Funds will be distributed to approved, completed projects that meet the Program’s requirements on a first come, first served basis. Matching grant funds can be used to pay for the direct purchase and installation of approved energy efficiency and/or qualified renewable energy upgrade(s).

Grant applications will be judged on a number of criteria, including financial need, speed with which the project will be completed, amount of energy that will be saved, cost-effectiveness, and the technologies that will be used. Please see the Program Guidelines and Application and the Program Manual for additional program details.

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements

All 501(c)(3) organizations that have been organized for religious or faith-based purposes located in Oncor's service area and served by an Oncor electric meter are eligible to apply. Those 501(c)(3) organizations that are organized for scientific, educational or other charitable purposes should utilize Oncor’s Nonprofit Facility Matching Grant Program.

Applicants must certify that matching funding for the project has been approved.

Projects must be completed within 12 months from the date of grant approval.

Qualifying Measures

The Program will consider a variety of electric energy efficiency projects for matching grant funds. A few examples of eligible projects include:

Lighting: Replacing inefficient fluorescent fixtures.
HVAC: Replacing HVAC units with higher efficiency equipment.
Window Film: Installing energy-saving window film.

Participation Guidelines

For a detailed checklist and task descriptions please refer to the Program Guidelines and Application or the Program Manual.

Program Participation Documents

Program Flyer

Program Guidelines and Application

Program Manual

Contact Information for Participation

Phone 1.866.728.3674
E-mail eecustinfo@oncor.com