Advanced Energy Fund Grant

January 14, 2025

Summary

In support of its mission, the Ohio Department of Development provides grants through state funding resources for eligible projects that demonstrate a reduction in energy usage and associated costs, avoidance of fossil fuel emissions and the creation and/or retention of jobs.

The Advanced Energy Fund provides grant funds for Ohio businesses, non-profit organizations, and public entities to complete energy efficiency and advanced energy projects. Projects are evaluated on technical criteria that will result in significant energy and cost savings.

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:

- Corporations

- Limited liability companies

- Limited partnerships

- Non-profits

- School districts

- Colleges and universities

- Local units of government

Eligible efficiency measures include insulation, LED lighting, energy efficiency lighting technologies, energy management control systems, HVAC upgrades, weather sealing, door and window replacements, combined heat and power systems, and cogeneration systems.

The energy efficiency measures for which funding is requested must result in a reduction of at least 15% of energy usage and have a simple pay-back period of 15 years or less based on an ASHRAE Level II energy audit report, approved by an engineer/architect.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Ohio
Incentive Type:	Grant Program
Web Site:	https://development.ohio.gov/community/redevelopment/advanced-energy-fund-grant?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Lighting Air conditioners Combined Heat & Power Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Caulking/Weather-stripping Building Insulation LED Lighting HVAC
Incentive Amount:	Varies based on award.
Equipment Requirements:	Must result in energy savings of at least 15% and have a 15-year or less payback period.

Contact

Name:	Office of Energy & Environment
Organization:	Department of Development
Address:
Email:	energy@development.ohio.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.