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Throughout the year, the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announces various funding opportunities to support efficiency programs. Funding opportunities include Notice of Loan Fund Availability for the LoanSTAR program, Request for Applications for energy efficiency grants and Requests for Proposals for qualified firms to contract with SECO on projects.
Notice of Loan Fund Availability – Community Centers Energy Efficiency Retrofits for the State Energy Program: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program
Posted April 17, 2026 – SECO’s administration of the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program assists eligible Community Centers to complete energy-related, cost-reduction retrofit projects. The low-interest reimbursable loans described in this NOLFA are available for taxpayer-supported, publicly owned community centers providing social, educational, and recreational activities. Counties, municipalities, hospital districts, or an organizational combination of two or more of these local agencies are eligible. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Open Enrollment through December 18, 2026.
Notice of Loan Fund Availability - LoanSTAR Program
Posted January 28, 2026 – The Texas LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Revolving Loan Program provides low-interest loans to assist Texas public institutions by financing their energy-related, cost-reduction retrofit projects.
Open enrollment through August 31, 2026.
Request for Proposals (RFP) – Federal Compliance Monitoring Services for the IIJA SEP Schools and Hospitals Programs
Posted November 19, 2025 – Successful Respondents will provide compliance monitoring services for SECO’s Interior and Exterior LED Retrofit Programs, which enable schools and hospitals to replace existing lighting fixtures within eligible facilities. Services include monitoring SECO’s administration of the grant programs with respect to the Davis-Bacon Act, Build America, Buy America Act, National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. Proposals due Jan. 21, 2026.
Request for Proposals (RFP) – Federal Compliance Monitoring Services for the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program
Posted November 25, 2025 – SECO’s Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program will open to eligible Community Centers providing Mental Health Services to Texans across the state. Services include monitoring SECO’s administration of the loans with respect to the Davis-Bacon Act, Build America, Buy America Act, National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. Proposals due Jan. 28, 2026.