LBE Equipment Decarbonization Grant Program for State Entities

The LBE Equipment Decarbonization Grant Program for State Entities aims to support the affordability of decarbonizing Commonwealth-owned facilities and their respective operations. The program provides grant funding for the replacement of fossil-fuel-based equipment with efficient electric alternatives, including space heating, water heating, facilities maintenance, operations, and landscaping equipment, and commercial kitchen equipment. The program requires applicants to demonstrate that the project meets the requirements and criteria described in the program outline, including taking advantage of other funds such as utility incentives and leveraging grant funds to increase project cost-effectiveness and feasibility. Key benefits of the program include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and supporting a growing workforce focused on decarbonization technologies. • The program provides grant funding for four primary categories: space heating, water heating, facilities maintenance, operations, and landscaping equipment, and commercial kitchen equipment. • Applicants must agree to take advantage of applicable utility incentives and demonstrate their ability to meet the eligibility requirements of the relevant utility program. • The program requires applicants to provide estimated energy savings, both consumption and cost, and the relative greenhouse gas emissions reduction estimates as part of the application form. • The program has a total funding available of $2,450,000, and awards will be made on a first come, first-served basis until all funds have been allocated.