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Small Business Energy Audit Program

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Iowa Energy OfficeNo deadline listed

Summary

Iowa small businesses with fewer than 50 employees that own or operate a commercial building can be reimbursed for a certified energy audit: half after the audit and half once a recommended upgrade begins.

About this grant

Federal grant funding that reimburses eligible small commercial businesses for energy audits: IEDA reimburses 50% of the audit cost when the audit is completed and the remaining 50% when the business begins at least one audit-recommended upgrade. Total funding is $900,000, and applications are funded in the order received until May 1, 2029 or until funds are fully obligated.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Commercial building owned or operated by a small business with fewer than 50 employees

Business conducts the majority of its operations in Iowa

Audit must be conducted by an auditor with nationally recognized certification using the U.S. Department of Energy's Audit Template software

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Energy efficiency

Money can be used for

  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy audit

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