35047 - Small Business Energy Audit Program
Funding Opportunity Details

Clean Energy Fund

Final Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 4:00 PM

Description

• Funding Opportunity – Clean Energy Fund – Energy Audit Program 2026

   

  Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Open submission until funds are expended.

  Award Announcement: Awards are made approximately two weeks after receipt of a completed application

  CDFA Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance / smaslansky@nhcdfa.org / 603-717-9123

   

  PRE-APPLICATION MEETING INFORMATION

  All Energy Audit Program applications require pre-application discussions with the applicant. A site visit from CDFA staff may be requested prior to application approval. Please contact Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org / 603-717-9123) to schedule.

   

  ABOUT THE ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM

  The Clean Energy Fund’s Energy Audit Program is designed to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers in New Hampshire obtain an ASHRAE Level II energy audit of the applicant’s facility by an eligible energy auditor.

   

  Using funds from the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant program, CDFA will cover 75 percent of the comprehensive energy audit costs with eligible participants required to pay for 25 percent. CDFA will work with qualifying applicants to identify an eligible energy auditor, as well as incentives and financing opportunities available for implementing the recommended energy upgrades.

   

  All applications must be received by CDFA through its online grants management system (https://nhcdfagrants.org). Additional information on the Clean Energy Fund can be found by visiting the resource website here. 

   

  Eligibility Guidelines

  Eligible applicants for the Clean Energy Fund include New Hampshire agricultural producers and rural small businesses that meet the following criteria:

  • For-profit business with a place of business in New Hampshire.
  • Rural small businesses must be located in eligible rural areas. Identify if your area is  eligible. Please note this restriction does not apply to agricultural producers.
  • “Small businesses” are defined according to Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines. Small business size standards.

   

   

  For additional information on eligibility, contact Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org / 603-717-9123).

   

  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS

  The following resources are available to assist applicants:

  • Application and Program Guide
  • How to Register for CDFA's Grant Management System
  • Tips for Using CDFA's Grant Management System

   

  ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

  The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is a statewide nonprofit public authority focused on maximizing the value and impact of community development, economic development and clean energy initiatives throughout New Hampshire. The organization leverages a variety of financial and technical resources, including the competitive deployment of grant, loan and equity programs.

   

  To learn more about CDFA, its impact on New Hampshire communities, and available funding resources, visit www.nhcdfa.org or call 603-226-2170.