MassDEP Commercial Refrigeration Grant
MassDEP's Commercial Refrigeration Grant funds Massachusetts food retailers and nonprofits to install ultra-low-GWP refrigeration systems, supporting climate and environmental justice goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (first-come, first-served until funds are expended)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per project for existing facilities in Environmental Justice areas; up to $150,000 for other existing facilities; up to $75,000 for new facilities in Environmental Justice areas; up to $50,000 for other new facilities; $500,000 cap per applicant.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts food retailers and nonprofits in installing ultra-low-GWP refrigeration systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Information: Applications are accepted until all funds are awarded; reimbursement basis; $1.92M total available.
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Commercial Refrigeration Grant Program provides financial incentives to retail food businesses, food banks, and nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to install commercial refrigeration equipment using ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants (GWP <10). The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration systems by encouraging the adoption of climate-friendly technology in both new and existing facilities. Projects must involve the installation of refrigeration systems with ultra-low-GWP refrigerants, supporting the state’s climate and environmental justice goals.
