Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs
| Eligibility | Sectors | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| max $150000.0000 | Industrial | Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics Equipment Insulation Lighting Chillers Furnaces Boilers Heat pumps Air conditioners Programmable Thermostats Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Windows Roofs Other EE Renewable Energy Reflective Roofs |
| max $100000.0000 | Commercial Multifamily Residential | Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics Equipment Insulation Lighting Chillers Furnaces Boilers Heat pumps Air conditioners Programmable Thermostats Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls Windows Roofs Other EE Renewable Energy Reflective Roofs LED Lighting |
SomerCor 504 Inc. administers the Small Business Improvement Fund for the City of Chicago. The fund utilizes revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and supports commercial and industrial properties, as well as tenants, within specific TIF districts to upgrade their facilities. Certain energy efficient upgrades, such as energy efficient windows, HVAC systems, and roofs may qualify for funding under this program and are encouraged.
The grants can cover up to 75% of the costs of the upgrades and are paid after the work is completed and expenses paid-up.
Commercial applicants are eligible if they have a maximum of $5 million in gross sales for each of the past three years. New commercial businesses must use projected sales. Industrial applicants may not employ more than 100 full-time equivalent employees. Landlord applicants may not have more than a net worth of $6 million, with total liquidity of no more than $500,000. Tenant applicants may not have more than $5 million in gross sales, and must have a leasehold interest in the property with at least 3 years remaining on the lease term. Additional eligibility requirements applicable, interested parties should contact SomerCor 504 Inc for additional details.