Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
The Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act provides over $30 million in federal funding through SECO to support energy efficiency, sustainability, and workforce development projects across multiple sectors. Public school districts, rural hospitals, local governments, community colleges, and tribal governments can apply for funding to support retrofit projects and efficiency upgrades that reduce carbon emissions.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be a public school district, rural/community hospital, local government, community college, or tribal government
2.Project must focus on energy efficiency or sustainability upgrades
3.Retrofit or efficiency improvement projects required
4.Intent to reduce carbon emissions across economy sectors
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.