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
The Commonwealth Solar rebate program has reached its initial milestone and is currently undergoing a transition to a new phase of the program.

New!  Commonwealth Hydropower Initiative 
The Commonwealth Hydropower Initiative provides grant funding for the upgrade of existing hydropower facilities to increase their energy output, and the development of new “conduit”-type facilities. Facilities must meet, or be working to meet, the requirements for qualification for the Massachusetts Renewable Portfolio Standard. 

New!: Commonwealth Wind
The Commonwealth Wind Incentive Program provides rebate, grant, and loan funding for the installation of wind projects in Massachusetts. Funding is available for residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities that are customers of investor-owned electric distribution utilities or Municipal Light Plant Departments that pay into the Renewable Energy Trust. There are three initiatives within this program: 1) Micro Wind, 2) Community-Scale Wind, and 3) Commercial Wind (coming soon).

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
See Commonwealth Wind.

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