Can you clarify or confirm that DOE will NOT be asking State Energy Offices to report on or otherwise verify in-kind contributions for the Rebate Program?
There is no statutory requirement for in-kind contributions under the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. The State does have to provide an assurance that the State will use Federal funds to supplement but not supplant funds made available to carry out the State program (42 USC 15821(b)(3)), but this is not an “in-kind” requirement. DOE’s financial assistance regulations address the record keeping and valuation of in-kind contributions. See, for example, 10 CFR 600.224. Additionally, the Recovery Act includes a heightened degree of accountability and transparency. Your grant should include specific terms and conditions, including ones regarding the Recovery Act that reflect the additional access to records and the reporting and accountability requirements. You need to comply with these terms and conditions. If you have specific questions about particular in-kind contributions and how they should be accounted for, you should consult with the Contracting Officer identified in the
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