Government Grants for Green Energy Contractors

Government grants are available to help green contractors and businesses.

The government encourages businesses to invest more of their resources in green energy. Many grants are available to green energy contractors. Government grants provide tens of billions of dollars to green businesses. These grants can help start or grow businesses that cater to the green industry. Contractors must familiarize themselves with the guidelines of each grant before applying.

Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit

This program is intended for homeowners to make green energy investments in their property. Contractors can help homeowners earn these grants. The program provides about $250 million in funding. You will earn more business by working with your clients to make funding their green building initiatives more affordable.

Renewable Energy Partnership Collaboration and Facilitation

This program provides a number of different grants. One purpose of the Renewable Energy Partnership Collaboration and Facilitation program is to invest in projects that will resolve complex issues associated with managing natural resources. Another objective is encouraging the public to play a larger role in natural resource decisions. Contractors catering to clients in these fields may be eligible for a grant.

Solar Energy Grants

Solar energy is one of the key forms of green energy that government wants to promote. Contractors working in the solar field can apply for a number of solar energy grants. The best place to start is the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This agency is involved with almost every aspect of solar energy development and funds many opportunities for green energy entrepreneurs and contractors.

Wind Energy Grants

Wind energy is another form of green energy the government actively encourages. Wind energy grants are available through a number of government agencies. The best place to start is the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It provides many grants for wind energy development in commercial and community-based applications.

Geothermal Energy Grants

Geothermal energy hasn't gained the same attention as some of the other forms of energy. The government encourages the use of geothermal energy through a number of grants. The Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies Program offer grants for geothermal systems research and development throughout the country.

References

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Grants.gov: Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit
• Grants.gov: Energy Production with Innovative Methods of Geothermal Heat Recovery
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management
• U.S. Department of Energy