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Increase from 20 to 30 percent of total eligible construction costs Commercial property owners, construction companies and developers in Delaware will be happy to know that Energize Delaware, the administrator for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (D-PACE,) has increased the total eligible construction costs from 20 to 30 percent.  This means more money for…

WILMINGTON- High-performing energy-efficient projects are rapidly becoming the norm. AIA Delaware and New Ecology, Inc.  and Energize Delaware will host the final two energy related educational programs that provide attendees with the building science around moisture and airflow through wall assemblies, and how high-performance construction influences material selection, installation, quality control, and operations. The topics…

  January 16, 2023 Businesses in Delaware now have help to determine the cost benefit of investing in energy-saving equipment and alternative energy. The no-cost Energize Delaware program administered by Sustainable Real Estate Solutions (SRS), will estimate energy savings, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and the financial impact of installing high efficiency equipment.  In other words,…

            Now, more than ever, consideration needs to be given to the homes and buildings of the future. New building methods bring confusion, which increases the need to educate contractors, architects, builders, realtors, developers even homeowners about a common language when planning for and implementing a successful high-performing energy-efficient building…

Energize Delaware, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility) announced the launch of its new Business Technical Assistance program to improve energy efficiency in small and mid-size commercial buildings (SMBs), including those in underserved, low-income and disadvantaged communities across Delaware. The program helps building owners and contractors understand the importance of improving the energy…

Knowing how to work harmoniously with the land, adapt to environmental changes, create a healthier food system and be good Earth stewards, has never been more important. Here in Delaware, the Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington is helping students understand the importance of changing the way food is grown and prepared.  The school’s Food Studies…

As the nation transitions away from gas-powered engines in favor of more sustainable solutions, The City of Dover is using a $500,000 grant from Energize Delaware’s EV Fleets for Local Governments program to pilot a new fleet of electric vehicles and electric lawn equipment. “Our crews are very excited to put this new equipment to…

Energize Delaware is updating the Delaware Energy Directory and Utility & Fuel Assistance Guide.  The Guide is a resource for low-to-moderate income families in Delaware and a tool for service providers across the State. We are looking for nonprofit organizations in each county with programs that offer small grants to assist with crisis alleviation, utility…

  Governor’s Energy Advisory Council Sets Public Input Sessions to Highlight, Get Feedback on State Energy Plan Delawareans will have the opportunity to learn about the State Energy Plan, offer input for it, and to become better informed about existing energy efficiency and renewable energy programs at a series of public input sessions planned in…

Smyrna- The Delaware Department of Transportation and Energize Delaware held a media event this week at the Smyrna Rest Stop showcasing the newly purchased electric landscaping equipment added to DelDOT’s fleet. The equipment was purchased through a research and development grant from Energize Delaware specifically for DelDOT. The Grant for $20,444.52 was part of Energize…