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SECO Funding Opportunities

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.