Commercial Energy Efficiency Grants
In partnership with the Community Climate Collaborative (C3), the City of Charlottesville is offering up to $5,000 to small businesses and non-profits in Charlottesville for energy-saving upgrades to their location. There is also limited funding available for Albemarle organizations through a private donor.
Receive a free energy walkthrough from C3, and then get financial support to make upgrades that will save you money and improve your workplace!
All incentives are capped by a dollar amount or a % of total project cost, whichever is lower. Rebates from other programs, such as utility rebates, will stack for additional impact.
| Measure: | Incentive Amount: | % of Total Project Cost Cap: |
| Level 1: Insulation and Weatherization Includes: Weather stripping for windows and doors Storm windows Attic insulation Air-sealing of gaps and cracks | $1,000 | 50% |
| Level 2: Small Business Improvements* Includes: LED lighting fixtures and sensors Solar window film Refrigeration improvements Programmable thermostats | $1,500 | 30% |
| Level 3: HVAC and Appliances Includes: HVAC heat pumps Heat pump water heaters Energy Star appliances | $2,000 | 30% |
| Non-profit bonus: Non-profits may add up to $500 to any Level, in excess of the cost cap. | $500 | N/A |
*Level 2 measures match Dominion’s Small Business Improvement Program. Dominion rebates will stack above the incentive and cost-share caps to maximize savings!
Eligibility requirements:
- Qualify as a small business, as defined by the Code of Virginia, or equivalent non-profit.
- Headquartered with a physical location in Charlottesville or Albemarle.
- No more than three physical locations in Charlottesville or Albemarle.
- Home businesses are not included in this program.
To access the program, the organization must first receive an energy walkthrough performed by C3 or another certified contractor.
The first step is easy: contact our Energy Navigator and they’ll walk you through next steps!
- Medium (50-250)
- Small (<50)
- Commercial
- Appliances
- Energy Assessment
- Heating and Cooling
- Insulation and Weatherization
- Lighting
- Thermostat
- Water Heater
- Government Rebate
- Albemarle
- Charlottesville
- City of Charlottesville
- Community Climate Collaborative
