E3 Guide for Businesses
How to Use This Guide
The E3 guide—short for Electrification and Energy Efficiency—is a shortlist of incentives available to businesses for various types of projects that save on utility costs and reduce emissions. While not exhaustive, it includes the best opportunities currently available from the federal and state governments, along with those from Efficiency Vermont, Green Mountain Power, and a handful of other organizations. It was developed by the Shared Energy Coordinator program.
This guide does not constitute legal or tax advice. We strongly recommend that businesses consult with their financial and legal staff as applicable before pursuing federal tax credits.
General Funding Opportunities for Businesses
There are a variety of mechanisms available to businesses for funding electrification and energy efficiency work. This page outlines some of the most common sources of grant funding and financing.
Electric Vehicles, Chargers & Mobile Machinery
Whether you need a light- or heavy-duty electric vehicle, chargers, or mobile machinery like a forklift or zero-turn mower, there are rebates and tax credits that businesses can take advantage of. See this subpage for more information.
HVAC
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning is often one of the largest operating expenses for any business. Check out this subpage to explore your options for converting to low- or zero-emissions HVAC technologies that will help you save on utility costs.
Solar Arrays & Other Clean Generation
Investing in solar or other types of clean power generation such as wind can be a great choice to reduce or even eliminate your business’s electric bill. See this subpage for a list of federal tax credits businesses can use to subsidize clean generation projects.
Please contact Harry Falconer with any questions.
Updated August 2024.