The MN Department of Commerce is administering a $4.3 million Solar for Public Buildings grant program to help cover the costs of solar installation for public buildings. Applicants may receive grants to cover up to 70% of the costs of a solar installation.
This is intended to pair with the federal 30% Investment Tax Credit for solar, which is now available to non-taxable entities through ‘Direct Pay’ and in total would cover 100% of the cost of a solar array.
The program will have two grant rounds, each with a two-step process: a readiness assessment and a full grant application.
The timeline for Round 1:
- Date of Issue: April 22, 2024
- Readiness Assessment Deadline: June 3, 2024
- Full Grant Eligibility Notification: July 1, 2024
- Full Grant Application Due: September 23, 2024
- Round 2 readiness assessment will open fall 2024.
Applicants receive extra points for participating in a pre-consultation meeting with CERTs.
Contact Peter Lindstrom ([email protected]) or Aaron Backs ([email protected]) with CERTs to schedule a consultation.