Application Summary

This application consists of 5 sections. You must complete each section and attach all required attachments to be considered for funding. The City is not liable for funds promised to customers because of a contractor misrepresenting this program.

1. Applicant information
2. Project information
3. Pollution reduction and energy savings
4. Funding information
5. Application questions

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Solar (up to $50,000)

We calculate the grant by multiplying two numbers.

1. The estimated annual kilowatt hours (kWh-AC) of production of your solar energy system
2. The incentive rate for your project's category

Incentive rates

• Base rate: $0.20/kWh
• Environmental justice: $0.35/kWh
• Income-qualified housing: $0.40/kWh

Required attachments

• PVWatts or other similar report
• If applicable: Proof of participation in income qualified, subsidized housing or utility support program

See solar program details

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Energy efficiency

We calculate the grant by multiplying two numbers.

1. The total project cost of the energy efficiency project(s)
2. The incentive rate for your project's category

Incentive rates

• Base rate: 20% up to $20,000
• Environmental justice: 30% up to $30,000
• Income-qualified housing: 40% up to $40,000
• Energy benchmarked: 25% up to $75,000

Required attachments

• Proof of rebate eligibility (rebate application, energy audit, pre-approval letter, etc.), including estimated energy savings.
• If applicable: Proof of participation in income qualified, subsidized housing or utility support program
• Any bids or quotes you've received for the proposed work.

See energy efficiency program details

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4d affordable housing energy efficiency (up to $50,000)

We calculate the grant using two numbers.

1. The total project cost of the energy efficiency project(s)
2. Estimated utility rebates or other funding

Incentive rates

• Base rate: Rebates + City Match = 70% of total project cost

Required attachments

• Breakdown of proposed project(s) provided by the Center for Energy and Environment or other utility program. Breakdown should include rebate amounts and energy savings.
• Any bids or quotes you've received for the proposed work

See 4d energy efficiency program details

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Innovative Pollution Reduction (up to $100,000)

We calculate the grant using two numbers.

1. The total cost of the pollution reduction project
2. The incentive rate

Incentive rates

• Base rate: 45% of total project cost

Required attachments

• Any bids or quotes you've received for the proposed work
• A copy of a third party analysis of the pollution reductions attributable to your project

See innovative pollution reduction program details

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Automotive refinishing (up to $50,000)

We calculate the grant using two numbers.

• The total cost of the pollution reduction project
• The incentive rate

Incentive rate

• Base rate: 75% of total project cost

Required attachments

• Any bids or quotes you've received for the proposed work
• A copy of a third party analysis of the pollution reductions attributable to your project

See automotive refinishing program details

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