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Find similar grantsEnergy Efficiency & Solar Grants - Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This program provides grant funding for public entities such as towns, cities, tribes and public agencies to make energy updates to public buildings and facilities.
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Energy Efficiency Retrofits Grants – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Energy Efficiency Retrofits Grants Energy efficiency grants provide competitive funding for efficiency improvements at public buildings and facilities, such as schools, hospitals, community centers, affordable housing and wastewater treatment plants.
Energy efficiency grants cut energy costs, reduce pollution and create jobs in communities across the state. Eligible applicants include cities, towns, school districts, state colleges, federally recognized tribal governments, state agencies, and other local governments and districts. Clean buildings compliance support Grant awards will be announced in May 2026.
These grants fund projects with a goal of benefiting communities through the reduction of energy use and costs. This particular solicitation was designed to align with and advance the goals of the 2021 Washington State Energy Strategy to meet greenhouse gas emission limits while benefiting rural, urban, and vulnerable communities throughout the state.
Half of the funds have been awarded to small towns or cities with populations below 5,000. All of the grant awards will provide economic, environmental and quality of life benefits to under-resourced communities in our state, including several highly impacted communities based on Washington’s Environmental Health Disparities Map .
Federal Way School District in King County – $350,000 for heating and cooling controls and lighting retrofits at 18 schools. These updates will improve reliability and reduce energy use in one of the most diverse school districts in the state. With better indoor air quality, thermal lighting and comfort, the district hopes to remove physical barriers that may inhibit learning.
Goldendale School District in Klickitat County – $350,000 for heat recovery and LED lighting updates to a high school and an elementary school. The improvements will modernize heating and cooling systems and automate facility controls, some of which do not meet health ventilation standards in a district with constrained resources.
Town of Mabton in Yakima County – $247,861 for lighting and controls in elementary, middle and high schools plus the district office. Lighting retrofits and the installation of digital controls will help to ensure the safety of students and staff with well-lit classrooms, offices and common spaces in a district with a low tax base.
Mary Walker School District in Stevens County – $350,000 for a complete controls upgrade on a multi-school campus. This update will yield significant utility savings for the district, save on operational costs and ensure each classroom is getting adequate ventilation to improve student learning and safety.
City of Renton in King County – $267,626 for heating and cooling controls and lighting upgrades in the City Hall, aquatic center, maintenance shop, and a park. By increasing the City Hall’s energy efficiency and improving lighting and reliability in other facilities, this project will help address Renton’s goals to save energy and reduce its carbon footprint.
Washington Department of Corrections in Walla Walla County – $284,756 to upgrade plumbing and fixtures in the state penitentiary. This project will decrease domestic water use where the existing outdated domestic water system is a drain on natural resources. The upgrades include water control technologies specifically designed for correctional facilities.
This project will significantly reduce both energy and water consumption decreasing economic and environmental impact on the fish, farms, recreation and tribal reservation in the Basin.
Energy Savings Performance Contracting with Department of Enterprise Services Historic Review and Tribal Contact (21-02) Budget Proviso Governing this Program (PDF) Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings program history K12 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Helpdesk Clean Buildings Performance Helpdesk Energy efficiency news and updates Commerce grants over $14.
3 million for energy efficiency retrofits in public buildings Funded by the Climate Commitment Act, the grants are expected to play a key role in helping building owners meet Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standards. […] Applications Open – Energy Efficiency Grant Solicitation EE-024 Updated August 26, 2024 More than $14 million in Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants are available now.
Applicants must be public entities in the state of […] Energy Grants and Incentives for Homes and Buildings EnergyRetrofits@Commerce. wa. gov Kristen Kalbrener, Program Manager Kristen.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public entities such as towns, cities, tribes, and public agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Energy Efficiency & Solar Grants - Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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