Energy Assistance and Solar Savings Initiative – Grant Details

Grant Details

Below is a summary of EASSI grant offerings for eligible projects. The total maximum incentive a participating organization can receive is $30,000. The total maximum incentive for any gas project(s) is $5,000. Organizations can combine grant options.

EASSI Grant Offerings

Options	City Grant	Grant Amount
G1a	50% matching grant up to $30,000 for energy efficiency¹	$30,000
G1b	50% matching grant up to $5,000 for gas energy efficiency¹	$5,000
G2	30% matching grant up to $30,000 for solar	$30,000
G3	60% matching grant up to $30,000 for electrification²	$30,000
G4	50% matching grant of up to $1500 for educational displays³	$1,500
G5	50% matching grant of up to $1500 for engineering studies³	$1,500
G1-5	Total Maximum Incentive	$30,000

¹The City is making efforts to transform buildings to be as energy efficient as possible. In order to meet the City’s goals to address climate change the City will need to transition away from fossil fuels such as natural gas. As part of this transition, we are aligning our incentives for energy efficiency with a shift to the electrification of buildings. However, we also understand that not all applications for electrification may at this moment work for buildings in our journey to a clean energy future. Therefore, we do provide an interim incentive for gas efficiency where the total maximum incentive for any gas project(s) is $5,000. For any HVAC, water heater, boiler quotes, we will require at least one electrification quote (in good faith). For packaged HVAC units such as rooftop HVAC units that utilize gas, the total maximum grant amount is $5,000.

²Electrification projects are defined as a conversion of a gas appliance to all-electric. For example, converting a gas stove, HVAC, or water heater to 100% electric. For new construction projects, we will need proof of previously budgeted and agreed upon project specifications that incorporated natural gas connections and an updated budget and project specifications that show proof of electrification (forgoing gas connection).

³Organizations can use grant dollars for educational displays and engineering studies for educational displays and/or engineering studies. To receive this incentive, participants must complete an EASSI eligible project.

Minimum Required Total Project Cost & Minimum Grant Amount

Please note the following minimum required total project cost and minimum grant amount:

The minimum required total project cost is $5,000 for new organizations and $10,000 for returning organizations.
The minimum grant amount is $1,500 for new organizations and $3,000 for returning organizations.