Programs for Businesses and Nonprofits

This solar photovoltaic array at North Coast Seafoods in Boston was funded through the Large Onsite Renewables Initiative.

Commonwealth Solar
This new initiative provides rebates to businesses, nonprofits, public entities, and other organizations on a first-come first-served basis for design & construction of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects that are up to 500 kilowatts in size.  Follow the step-by-step instruction at this link to find out how to receive a rebate.

Large Onsite Renewables Initiative
This initiative provides grant funding, through a competitive process,  to assist with feasibility studies and design and construction of renewable energy projects, including wind energy, hydroelectric, and biomass energy. Projects must have an installed capacity of greater than 10 kilowatts and consume more than 25% of the renewable energy generated by the project onsite. Grant levels vary based on the characteristics of each project. 

Small Renewables Initiative
This initiative provides rebates on a first-come first-served basis to businesses and institutions of up to $50,000 for design & construction of wind or hydroelectric energy projects that are up to 10 kilowatts in size. Rebates vary based on the characteristics of each project. Follow the step-by-step instructions at this link to find out how to receive a rebate. (For solar photovoltaic projects, please visit the Commonwealth Solar webpage.)

Clean Energy Choice®
MTC's Clean Energy Choice® program allows your business to purchase electricity from renewable sources, which, in turn, generates matching grants for your community. Your town or city can receive up to one dollar in funding for each dollar residents spend on clean energy. This money can be used to fund clean energy projects. (Click on "Customer Options" and select the town your business is located in to learn about your clean energy purchasing choices.)

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