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Program Overview

The Memphis Green Communities Program (MGCP) will provide grant or loan funds to commercial property owners for energy conservation retrofits. The program is intended to contribute to an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Memphis and reduce operating expenses for local businesses. The City of Memphis proposes to implement a green communities program that will provide funding for improvements to privately owned facilities. The selection process will emphasize projects that maximize energy related improvements that provide the most benefits to the communities within which they exist. This program is broadly to owners of privately owned facilities throughout the City of Memphis and is available as defined by the criteria established below. This program is being managed by the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development.

Eligibility Requirements

• Application must be submitted and signed by the property owner.
• Property must be used for commercial purposes or consist of multi-family residences or be non-governmental hospitals or schools (“Eligible Participants”).
• Property must be located entirely within the City of Memphis.
• Projects must have a total project cost of $50,000 or more.

Projects NOT Eligible:

• Energy Audits (but may be used as match)
• Any project that has already commenced (i.e. began work, broke ground, etc.)

Applications will be first accepted beginning September 19, 2014 and the deadline is October 17, 2014 at 3:00 P.M.

Please see attached application below for more details on the program.