You can receive a grant to put solar panels on your roof.
Several programs sponsor grants that are used to build, replace or repair roofs of residential, commercial and public buildings. Grants are used to cover the costs of the roof projects, including the purchase of materials and equipment and labor and administrative expenses. These grants do not have to be repaid; however, some grant programs require the recipients to finance a percentage of the project costs with funds from other sources.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides grants to finance home improvement projects to make homes energy efficient. Some of the projects approved by the program include insulating walls, replacing roofs, windows and heating and cooling systems. These weatherization services are provided free of charge to low income households. Total project costs are limited to $6,500 per household. This grant program is funded by the Department of Energy.
Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1000 Independence Ave, SW, Mail Stop EE-2K
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585
202-586-5000
eere.energy.gov
Very Low Income Housing Repair Program
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsors grants through the Very Low Income Housing Repair Program. Grants from this program are used to remove safety and health hazards from homes and housing units. Funds also are used to renovate and repair homes after the hazards have been eliminated. Applicants for these grants must be 62 years or older and are not able to pay back loans. Recipients must not sell their homes for three years or the funds can be recouped by the grant program.
Housing and Community Facilities Programs National Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Room 5014 South Building
14th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
202-720-9619
rurdev.usda.gov
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Grants used to finance the installation of solar panel roofs are one of several renewable energy and energy efficient projects eligible under the Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. This program, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, provides grants to rural small businesses and agricultural producers such as farmers and ranchers to reduce energy consumption and costs. Individuals who are U.S. citizens also are eligible to apply. Up to 25 percent of the project costs are covered by grants.
Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20013
202-720-1400
usda.gov
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