Published on Jul 12, 2021

Commerce opens grant program application for energy retrofits and solar grants

Contact: Maggie Douglas

The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is now accepting applications for a competitive grant with up to $3,465,810 available through the Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings – Solar Grants Program.

Solar Grants provide competitive funding to install solar energy systems at existing public buildings and facilities such as schools, hospitals, civic buildings and wastewater treatment plants. Funded projects cut energy costs, reduce pollution and showcase solar in communities across the state. For the first time, these grants are now available to tribes and other local governments and state agencies.

To register for a virtual pre-application meeting, find all application materials and for further information on minimum qualifications and program priorities, click here. Send any questions to energytretrofits@commerce.wa.gov. The program is not accepting phone calls at the present time.

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