Application deadline April 23, 2010
On March 17, the Ohio Department of Development announced $8 million in new grants for energy efficiency upgrades to commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings. The grants may be used for a wide range of energy saving projects:
• Lighting improvements
• HVAC upgrades
• Geothermal heat pumps
• Daylighting strategies
• Windows and doors
• ENERGY STAR appliances
• Commissioning of building systems
• Energy audits leading to upgrades
• Other energy efficiency strategies
The grants range from $125,000 to $1 million. Eligibility requires a matching investment of at least 50% of total project costs -- I'm checking on applicability of Duke Energy and DP&L rebates to the match -- project completion within 12 months, and job creation or retention.
Application for these competitively awarded grants is a two-step process:
1. An online project summary must be submitted by 3:00 PM April 23.
2. A complete application addressing all requirements outlined in the RFP is due to Ohio Energy Resources Division by 3:00 PM April 30.
The first deadline is almost here, so please contact us right away if you need help applying for a grant.
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