Incentive Filing
Overseeing Solar Incentives so Your Team Can Stay Focused on Day-To-Day Tasks
Managing and Writing Grant Applications
As part of our turnkey solar solutions, Brightergy manages every step of the incentive process for you. Navigating the complex network of all the solar grants that are available to your organization is critical to ensuring the long-term success of your project.
Because solar energy upgrades are an expensive undertaking, the grant network is intended to provide funding sources to those who need it most, including:
- Farms and Farmers
- Native American Tribes
- Schools and Educational Institutions
- Nonprofit Organizations
We leverage your grant options to get you the necessary funding to streamline your solar project. We research grant proposals, fill out the paperwork, and manage submissions all while overseeing the entirety of your solar project. With Brightergy by your side, you can be confident that you’re getting cutting-edge solar technology while moving toward energy independence.
Maximize your funding opportunities
We work with you to take advantage of all available incentives and grants.
The Most Popular Grant Funding Options
REAP Grants
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers grants of up to $20,000 through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The program is designed for farmers and small rural businesses wanting to obtain and install renewable energy systems. You can also use the funds to make structural improvements to your existing energy efficiency infrastructure.
To qualify, you must:
- Demonstrate that half of your gross income comes from agribusiness
- Show that you can pay for at least 75% of the project
High Energy Cost Grants
The USDA also offers High Energy Cost Grants to help rural communities streamline energy generation in areas with exceptionally high energy costs. Funds can be allocated to acquire, construct, install, repair, replace, or upgrade energy-efficient systems that improve energy creation and distribution, like a solar power solution.
Renewable Energy Grants
Offered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Renewable Energy Grants, also known as the 1603 Program, reimburses some of the cost of installing a solar energy system in place of tax credits. However, payments are only delivered after you have installed and deployed the system, so you have to have the initial capital to fund the project out of pocket.
Tribal Energy Program
The U.S. Department of Energy works with organizations on tribal lands to focus on creating and sustaining energy sufficiency. They offer financial assistant to convert existing electrical systems to solar energy solutions. At the same time, they work to educate tribe members on energy-efficient technology, create green jobs, and strengthen the tribal community.
Solar Loans
Rural Utilities Service Electric Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers the RUSE program to finance the construction, transmission, and generation of renewable energy systems.
Whether you qualify for federal grants or you want to explore your federal loan options, the team at Brightergy works with your unique situation to maximize grant money and other funding sources. Contact us today to learn more about how you can fund your solar project and start saving money right away.
