Sustain Evanston

The Green Business Engagement National Network

(GBENN) and Intuit have partnered to help small

businesses in four states save energy and money by

implementing energy efficiency upgrades so businesses can operate more sustainably. Rebates up to $1,000 will be awarded to about 45 businesses in IL.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant for $10,000 - $245,000 to small businesses across the state to help eligible businesses achieve sustainable growth, improve efficiency, and create and retain jobs. Eligible project costs for the grant include:

• Planning
• Land and Building Acquisition
• Buildings, Additions, or Structures
• Site Improvements

Building Energy Resource Hub can connect you to more experts, learnings, and funding.

Combine other financial incentives with Sustain Evanston.

See what other city programs you might qualify for.

Commercial property assessed clean energy (CPACE) financing is an innovative tool that provides low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency projects in commercial buildings. Cook County commercial property owners can obtain up to 100% upfront financing from private capital providers for qualified upgrades such as HVAC, lighting and solar photovoltaic systems, and many more, in both existing buildings and new construction projects. By doing these efficiency improvement, annual utility savings are generally greater than the annual C-PACE financing payments, generating positive cash flow from day one.