State Energy Grants

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

This program provides funding and support to local governments in New York State to implement clean energy initiatives that promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

This program provides funding to organizations for installing electric vehicle charging stations at multifamily housing units in Michigan, promoting accessible and sustainable transportation solutions.

This program provides funding to community organizations and partners in Illinois to develop and implement solar energy projects that prioritize local ownership and benefit underserved populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

This program provides funding to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities and organizations that serve them.

This program provides funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Colorado, focusing on public access in multifamily housing, workplaces, and community locations, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to establish networks that help clean energy contractors and nonprofits in economically challenged areas of Illinois, including Waukegan, Champaign, Danville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income households in Pennsylvania to help cover their heating costs during the winter months.

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Maryland residents with low to moderate incomes for the installation of new solar energy systems at their primary homes.

This program provides funding to Minnesota cities and counties for projects that reduce carbon emissions from transportation, promoting sustainability and public health.

This funding opportunity provides up to $30 million for projects that develop publicly accessible hydrogen refueling and charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities along key highway corridors in California.

The Energy Code Adoption & Enforcement Grant Program is designed to assist local governments in Colorado with the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or an equivalent code, the state's model electric ready and solar ready code, and the model low energy and carbon code to be developed, or an equivalent code. Authorized by House Bill 22-1362, the Colorado Energy Office aims to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to support local governments in adopting new minimum energy codes and training local governments and the building industry on compliance with these codes. The total funding amount available under this program will not exceed $2 million. The program does not have a statutory termination date and will remain open for quarterly funding rounds until all funding is expended. Eligible applicants include local governments or partnerships of local governments, as well as councils of governments or non-profit organizations applying on behalf of local governments. The grant program encourages the adoption and enforcement of energy codes that meet or exceed the State of Colorado’s requirements, aiming for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The application deadline for the third round is March 1, 2024, with future rounds to be announced.

This grant provides funding to support the establishment of new grocery stores in underserved areas of Illinois, aiming to improve access to fresh and affordable food in food deserts.

This funding opportunity supports organizations and businesses in Kentucky that are working on innovative nuclear energy projects, with a focus on job creation, workforce training, and community engagement in underserved areas.

The Automated Permit Processing for Solar (APPS) grant program is designed to support local and tribal governments in implementing automated online solar permitting software, such as SolarAPP+ or Symbium. This innovative software streamlines the solar permitting process by instantly verifying the code compliance of solar systems and issuing permits. By reducing staff processing time, the APPS program aims to enhance the efficiency of solar installations, allowing Coloradans to quickly benefit from their rooftop solar investments. The program has allocated a total of $1 million in grants, available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no matching requirement from recipients. The grant covers various costs associated with adopting automated permitting software, including in-house staff time, training, IT or consultant services, and maintenance or subscription costs for up to three years. The application period opens on April 2, 2024, and closes on June 4, 2024, with program funding available until June 30, 2028, or until expended.