Varies
Amount varies
Subsidy
Ongoing cost support
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Moderate
Standard state application
Seattle businesses that achieve Green Business certification receive utility rate discounts, free sustainability consulting, marketing support, and eligibility for city procurement preferences.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Business must be located in Seattle city limits
2.Must achieve certification in waste reduction, energy, water, and green purchasing
3.Annual recertification required
4.Open to businesses of any size in any sector
5.Benefits include Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities rate incentives
NE DOR · Nebraska
Refundable income tax credit for Nebraska microenterprises (5 or fewer employees) and their investors. Business owners receive up to a $10,000 credit and investors receive 40% of qualifying investment in a certified microenterprise development organization, supporting Nebraska's smallest businesses.
APS · Phoenix Metro, AZ
Compensates APS commercial and industrial customers for voluntarily reducing electricity use during peak demand periods, providing bill credits and annual payments to help APS manage grid reliability.
NDDC · North Dakota
Five-year income tax exemptions and property tax exemptions for businesses rehabilitating commercial property or starting new businesses in designated Renaissance Zones in North Dakota downtowns.