Mayor Kerry Thomson

Page last updated on March 27, 2024 at 4:11 pm

Energy Efficiency Project Eligibility

  • LED conversion or upgrades
    • Includes installation of occupancy sensors

 

  • Ventilation and cooling upgrades, including HVAC replacement 
    • Must be EnergyStar Certified
    • Existing unit should be at least 10 years old 
    • Minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER): 14.5 SEER
    • Minimum Energy Efficiency Rating (EER): 11.0 for single units, 12.0 for split units

 

  • Water Heater Upgrade Requirements
    • Must be EnergyStar Certified
    • Existing unit should be at least 10 years old 
    • Must be electric, solar, or geothermal 
    • Minimum energy factor of 2.0

 

  • Weatherization of Building Envelope 
    • Insulation and Sealing 
    • Please note, these projects alone will likely not reach project minimums but can be paired with other projects to help reach minimum project amount ($20,000)
    • As of 2024, window and door projects are no longer eligible for funding. If you are interested in these projects, you may qualify for other City funding opportunities. See below for more information: 

 

SEEL Energy Efficiency Grants and Additional Incentives

  • $10,000 Matching Grant - The City of Bloomington will provide grants as a cost share to help cover project costs. These $10,000 grants will not exceed 50% of the total project costs with a minimum project size of $20,000. The remainder of the project costs can be financed by the organization or through lending. Additional utility rebates may be available, depending on the facility and project type. See the “Additional Rebates” section below for more information.

 

  • $3,000 Energy Efficiency Assessment - After participation in the program is confirmed, IFF and the City of Bloomington will work with organizations who have not previously received an energy assessment through SEEL to schedule a facility energy assessment completed by IFF staff. The energy assessment is valued at $3,000 and the cost of the assessment is sponsored by the City of Bloomington.

 

  • Low Interest Loans (optional) - If needed, loans are available through IFF to help fund energy efficiency projects. These lending opportunities are also available for eligible organizations who are not participating in the program. To learn more about financing through IFF, visit: iff.org/our-services/capital-solutions/. 

 

 Additional Rebates and Tax Incentives

  • Duke Energy Rebates
    • Duke Energy provides a number of rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. Duke Energy’s Small Business Energy Saver program offers up to 80% discounts in energy efficiency upgrades for non-residential customers. Participation in the Small Business Energy Saver program is limited to organizations whose annual energy demand is 180kW or less* 
    • *If you need help determining your businesses energy usage, please reference the “How to Find Your Energy Usage” Guide attached at the bottom of this page.
    • Duke customers can also purchase products directly from the Duke Energy Business Savings store. Products included as part of the grant must be pre-approved prior to purchase and reimbursement. 
  • Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
    • The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction is an additional financial incentive for interior lighting, building envelope, or heating/cooling/ventilation system upgrades based on energy savings. Building owners should follow IRS instructions to claim the deduction at the point of tax filing.

 

Application and Program Process 

Step-by-step flowchart for the SEEL program

The flowchart above shows the program workflow for all applicants participating in the energy efficiency track of the SEEL program. Find a detailed list of the step-by-step process under “Attachments” at the bottom. 

 

Contractors:

Final decisions on selection of contractors for the completion of work will be at the sole discretion of the grant recipient based on availability, cost, and qualifications for energy efficiency projects. The lists below are provided to assist the grantee in identifying companies qualified to fulfill their project needs. Business information is provided on an opt-in basis and does not imply endorsement of specific companies by the City of Bloomington.

Products must match requirements for energy efficiency projects as listed above. If the grantee’s preferred contractor has not worked with a SEEL grant recipient in the past, the contractor can submit the following form to be listed below. 

Are you a business interested in being listed as a contractor? Please fill out this form to opt-in to have your information listed below.
  

Bloomington Contractors:  

  • HVAC
    • Quality HVAC, scott@qcomfort.com, 812-336-3372  
  • Lighting
    • Jefferson Electric, dani@jeffersonelectricllc.com, 317-418-3917
    • Equity Builders Roofing, schmidt.doug@yahoo.com, 812-650-2424
    • Unrivaled Electric, nathan@unrivaledelectric.com, 812-994-6973
    • PQL, sales@pqlighting.com, 1.800.323.8107
  • Water Heaters
    • Equity Builders Roofing, schmidt.doug@yahoo.com, 812-650-2424
    • MPI Solar & Mann Plumbing, amie@mpisolarenergy.com, 812-334-4003
    • Quality HVAC, scott@qcomfort.com, 812-336-3372 

 

Duke Energy Trade Allies in Bloomington: 

  • Lighting
    • All Phase Electric Supply, 812-330-8222
    • Alexander Electric Inc., (812) 332-9408
    • D & S Maintenance Inc., 812-333-9233
    • Howard’s Home Improvement, 574-532-9587
    • Let It Shine, 812-961-8856
    • Monroe Lighting LLC, 812-961-8232
    • New Power Solutions, 877-880-8119
       
  • HVAC
    • All Phase Electric Supply, 812-330-8222
    • D & S Maintenance Inc., 812-333-9233
    • Howard’s Home Improvement, 574-532-9587
    • Kevin Merrimam, 812-842-4850
    • Simanton Mechanical Inc., 812-333-1223

 

Start an application on the online portal. 

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