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Cool Switch Low-Impact Refrigerant Program

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Climate, Coastal and EnergyNo deadline listedUp to $250,000

Summary

Delaware businesses using at least 50 lbs of refrigerant (e.g., grocery, cold storage) can get $25 per ton of avoided CO2e, up to $250,000, to retrofit to or install low-GWP refrigerant systems.

About this grant

Grants for Delaware non-residential consumers that replace existing refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants or install new systems that use them. Incentives are $25 per ton of avoided CO2-equivalent emissions, up to the lesser of 50% of project cost or $250,000 for retrofits and natural refrigerant systems, or 25% or $250,000 for conventional systems. All grants require pre-approval; no deadline is published.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments

All Delaware non-residential consumers that use at least 50 lbs of refrigerant

Installed refrigerants must have a GWP less than 1,500

Pre-approval is required before purchasing any services, equipment or refrigerants

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Climate

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Refrigeration
  • Emissions reduction

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