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Grants

Grants are an incredible way for businesses to fund sustainability projects and improve operational efficiencies. Check out the grant opportunities and guides below to learn more.

Colorado Circular Communities Enterprises Funding Opportunities

funds projects on an ongoing basis that include waste aversion and diversion efforts.

Colorado Energy Office Funding Opportunities

provides grants, loans, rebates, and other financing options to assist businesses, manufacturers, and non-profit organizations in Colorado in transitioning to clean energy.

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade: Guide to Funding Opportunties

lists funding opportunities for all sectors across Colorado that support economic development, trade, starting a business, sustainability, and more.

Grants.Gov

has a list of federal grant opportunities for businesses in all sectors.

Local Community Funding Guide Funding Sources - Department of Local Affairs

shares funding opportunities that support local governments and communities.

Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) - Energy Outreach Colorado

supports nonprofits serving income-qualified communities to upgrade their facilities to save energy and lower operating costs.

Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in Colorado - U.S. Department of Agriculture

provides grant funding and loan financing to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency.

Loans and financing options (funding)

Other options for financing sustainability projects and creating more efficient systems are loan programs with short—and long-term paybacks. Check out the loan options below for your business.

Better Building Leasing Financing

allows customers to either arrange lease financing through the manufacturer, vendor, or installer of the purchased energy equipment or directly with a third-party lessor.

• Capital Lease, e.g., the customer is the equipment owner, must declare equipment as an asset and lease payments as a liability.
• Operating Lease, e.g., the lessor owns equipment; the customer rents equipment at a fixed monthly payment.

COLORADO C-PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing

is a 10+ year financing opportunity with low rates paid back via property tax assessment to support clean energy and eligible energy efficiency improvements.

Collective Clean Energy Fund

is a nonprofit financial institution that funds additional investments in clean energy projects.

OBF/OBR On-Bill Financing or Repayment

occurs when the utility or private lender supplies capital, and the customer repairs to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other generation projects via the existing utility bill.

Tax incentives & Resources

By investing in sustainability at your business, you can receive tax incentives and credits. Learn more about tax credits and other opportunities below.

Climate Program Portal: Project Finance Hub

monitors the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for climate investments.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency for Colorado

• Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems, City/County: tax rebates or credits to commercial properties that install renewable energy systems.
• Business Energy Investment Tax Credit, Federal: up to 30% investment tax credit depending on renewable energy technology.
• Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems, City/County: tax rebates or credits to commercial property owners who install renewable energy systems.
• Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), Federal: Businesses may recover investments in specific properties through up to 50% depreciation deductions.
• Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC), Federal: inflation-adjusted-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) tax credit for electricity generated by qualified energy resources and sold to an unrelated person during the taxable year.

Energy Community Bonus Credit Map

is an interactive map that shows tax credit opportunities in Colorado and throughout the United States.

EZ Investment Tax Credit

can help your business save up to 3% tax credit for eligible energy resources.

IRS Website

reviews available tax credits for your business if you have clean vehicles in your fleet or have worked on advanced energy projects. There are deductions available for energy-efficient commercial buildings.

Lawyers For Good Government Clean Energy Tax Navigator

supports businesses with EV Vehicles and Fleets, EV Charging Infrastructure, and Solar/wind/Geothermal tax credits.

Renewable Energy Property Tax Assessment

requires your City/County to assign tax liability for renewable energy facilities.

Partner Resources

Depending on where your business is located, many local resources are available throughout Colorado. Check the list below for local resources and rebates that might support your projects.

Partners for a Clean Environment Boulder (PACE)

PACE provides free advice, financial incentives, and certifications to help Boulder County businesses decrease emissions and environmental impact, save money, and gain recognition for their work.

SAGE Sustainable Business Program

SAGE provides free technical assistance as one of our Regional Partners in Westminster. It has a one-time rebate for buying reusable solutions to help your business comply with the new state requirements. The refund will cover up to 75% of the total costs of $1,500. Reusable solutions include but are not limited to:

• Dishwashers (EPA WaterSense Certified)
• Durable dishware
• Returnable, reusable takeout container services
• Online systems for reuse services

Town of Erie Energy Rebates

are available to businesses in the town of Erie for heat pumps, mini-splits, electric lawn mowers and more.

NOCOBiz Connect's Guide to Incentives, Grants, and Rebates

are available on their website for funding opportunities in northern Colorado that for energy efficiency, transportation, switching to reusables, and more.