Professional Partners
If you are a member of the Cleveland 2030 District, you have access to our professional partners and their services. They are “on call” to answer any questions you may have about managing your property. Some provide special incentives to 2030 members. See our Partners page for a listing and contact us if you need more information: cleveland@2030districts.org
Database of State Incentives
Greater Cleveland Partnership Resources:
If you are a GCP member and are also a FirstEnergy customer with a building between 10,000 and 500,000 SF, you may be eligible for their free ASHRAE II level energy audit. Contact Shawn DaVis at GCP for more information:
SDaVis@greatercle.com
Energy Audit Program
Greater Cleveland Partnership is managing FirstEnergy’s free energy audit program. Here is what you need to know:
- The audited building must be 10,000 sq.ft- 500,000 sq.ft.
- First Energy must be the energy provider for the facility to be audited.
- The company must be a COSE/GCP member.
- The company must provide the last 3 electric and gas bills.
- The company must engage in a pre-audit call.
- The company must provide access to the facility once an audit date is set
- Contact Shawn DaVis for more information: SDaVis@greatercle.com
Ohio Department of Development
Programs require an ASHRAE Level II energy audit with measures totaling at least 15% energy savings and 15 year ROI or better.
- State Energy Program – Grants of $100k to $200k (may also cover audit fees). Open year round until funds are assigned.
- Energy Loan Fund: Loans of $250k to $1 mill. Open year round until funds are assigned.
- Advanced Energy Fund: Grants of $250k – $2.5 mill. Open once per year and will reopen sometime in the fall. This is highly competitive.
- Loan Loss Reserve Program: offers a credit enhancement of up to 50% of efficiency projects.
