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The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy provides programs and assistance for local governments in Delaware. Find information on grants, rebates and sustainability help for local government.


The Green Energy Program includes several different types of green energy funding programs from the state’s major electric utilities for renewable energy projects.

DNREC provides grants through the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF) to help commercial and industrial customers replace aging, inefficient equipment and systems with energy efficient alternatives.

The Cool Switch Low Impact Refrigerant Program provides incentives to use refrigerants with lower Global Warming Potential impacts.

The Revolving Loan Fund is a low-interest loan program that can be used to supplement a qualifying energy project pursued through any of DCCE’s energy programs.

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program provides incentives for Delawareans and Delaware businesses to buy or lease new alternative fuel vehicles, including electric, propane and natural gas vehicles.

DNREC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program offers incentives for charging systems that can be installed at your workplace, outside your businesses and in other public places.

DNREC can assist communities in developing a community sustainability plan, which is a road map for making a community a socially fair, economically strong and environmentally healthy place to live, work and play.

The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy offers grant programs, expertise and resources to help local governments, community groups and partners develop sustainable programs to improve their communities.

Delaware Coastal Programs offers training and assistance to local governments through the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Coastal Training Program offers resources to help communities make informed decisions.




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