Renewable Energy Assistance
The DNREC Green Energy Program in Delaware offers grant funding for renewable energy projects. The program is available to customers of Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, and certain municipal electric customers. Grants are provided to offset the installed cost of photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind, and geothermal renewable energy technologies. Each utility company has its own program regulations, requirements, and application forms. To apply for a grant, applicants must use the Green Grant Delaware online application system and submit a complete application with all required attachments. Applicants are also required to sign over their Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. It is important to note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Before submitting a grant application, applicants must complete an energy audit and select an approved renewable energy contractor. After installation and operation of the renewable energy system, applicants must submit grant completion documentation for final approval. Grant payments are typically processed within 10-12 weeks after approval. For more information about the Green Energy Program or specific details about each utility's grant program, applicants can contact the respective utility or email DNREC_GreenEnergyProgram@delaware.gov.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Grants are available for qualifying renewable energy systems installed in Delaware by applicants whose electricity provider collects funds for the program and offers a grant program for renewable energy projects. - Each electric utility company offering rebates through the Green Energy Program has unique program regulations, requirements, and application forms. - Delmarva Power offers grants to offset the installed cost of photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind, and geothermal renewable energy technologies. These grants are only open to customers of Delmarva Power. - Grant applications must use the Green Grant Delaware online application system. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. - Applicants must register as an eSupplier with the Delaware Division of Accounting prior to receiving grant payments. - The Delaware Electric Cooperative offers grants to offset the installed cost of photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind, and geothermal renewable energy systems. These grants are only open to customers of the Delaware Electric Cooperative. Application instructions and requirements are available on the Delaware Electric Cooperative website. - Several municipal governments that are part of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation offer grants to support renewable energy projects. Customers are eligible for the Municipal Green Energy Program only if they receive an electric bill directly from their municipality. Funds are limited and subject to availability. - The program is administered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation. For more information on qualifying technologies and installation requirements please refer to the Municipal Green Energy Program Regulations. - Grant applications must be submitted with all required attachments using the Green Grant Delaware online application system. - Applicants must complete an energy audit prior to submitting a Green Energy Program grant application. Residential applicants should contact a BPI-certified energy auditor, while commercial applicants do not require an energy audit for existing construction non-residential buildings. - Applicants must select an approved renewable energy contractor from the list provided by the Green Energy Program. - Grant recipients must submit eSupplier registration at https://esupplier.erp.delaware.gov before receiving grant payments. - Grant completion documentation, including signed forms and supporting documents, must be submitted to
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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