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The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is taking part in Community Solar NY, a program that makes investing in solar power easier and more affordable for residents and businesses – typically lowering the cost of solar by 10-20%.

The chamber’s Solarize Columbia County program will pre-qualify and select designated solar installers to secure group rates below market prices. The more customers who sign up, the lower the price will be for everyone.

“The Chamber is pleased to participate in this green initiative that will save money for the residents and businesses of Columbia County.” David B. Colby, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

Solarize Columbia County is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) under the NY-Sun initiative, which will invest up to $1 billion in solar power to significantly expand solar installations across the state, ultimately transforming New York’s solar industry to become self-sustaining.

As part of the Delaware County Chamber’s discount program, they offer an exclusive discount program with Delaware River Solar. Chamber members receive a $50 check and a 5% or 10% monthly discount to your electric bill, without the hassle of installing your own equipment.

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce partnered with EOS Linx, a national, solar-supported EV charging network, to provide public EV charging in Glendale, through the installation and operation of Level 2 (L2) EV chargers in residential, fleet, public parks, and retail/corporate locations.

The Greater Cleveland Partnership’s small business group, Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), supports members with access to exclusive energy program services to help guide energy efficiency planning and save big on costs.

Program support includes:

• Managing gas and electric rates, including a consultative review of natural gas and/or electric bills

• Energy audits including an energy assessment of your building

• Network of contractors, suppliers, and distributors to help with energy projects

• Green leasing, which can reduce energy consumption in an office building by 11-22%

• Energy efficient financing

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation (LCCF) understands the importance of providing clean energy business opportunities, particularly to small and minority businesses in underserved communities. LCCF partners with private businesses and public agencies that focus on the inclusion of the local business community, including certified DBE, Women, Minority, and Veteran-Owned businesses. They act as a resource for small businesses to identify procurement opportunities, receive technical assistance, or facilitate industry-focused meetings that help to build their business capacity and sustainability. Learn more here.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with AES Solar to offer chamber members an exclusive opportunity to receive a 15% equipment discount for solar installation, with the chamber receiving 1% of gross sales.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s Energy Smart program helps member businesses save on energy bills. Energy Smart provides site visit consultations, utility bill analysis, grants and funding assistance, and new equipment assistance to help businesses cut costs and operate more sustainably.

The Minnesota Chamber also offers a Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program, providing up to $7,000 a year for member energy efficiency upgrades.

Seminole County Chamber members are now eligible for no-cost EV chargers at their businesses through a new partnership with Optimus Energy Solutions and Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy. Qualified locations can receive installed chargers at no-cost and free maintenance and upkeep for the next decade.

The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) recognizes that small businesses are constantly seeking cost-saving solutions that are also environmentally friendly. SOCA’s Energy Solutions program offers benefits to help member businesses save money and attract and retain environmentally conscious customers and employees.

• SOCA’s Chamber Energy Program, administered by Community Energy Advisors, provides energy supply solutions for members' homes, small businesses, and large commercial operations.

• SOCA’s Chamber Sustainability Program helps members reduce their energy costs by connecting them with effective efficiency solutions and project funding and financing. This program can assist members with energy efficiency projects and ensure they are maximizing ROI using a wide array of available federal, state, and local rebates, grants, incentives, and other funding options.

As a member of the Energize Connecticut Community Partnership Initiative, the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce offers businesses the Small Business Advantage Program, with free energy assessments and a written custom energy efficiency plan including estimated costs, incentives, and savings.