Clean, efficient, affordable, sustainable energy as a tool for good

Through aligned strategies and investments, we can positively impact the socioeconomic position of
thousands of Delawareans and promote climate resilience. The Empowerment Grant, powered by the Energy Equity Fund, creates partnerships, collaboration and dialogue to:
Create energy resilient
and healthy
homes

Align energy efficiency with healthy and safe homes in underserved communities.

Help businesses
and organizations

Improve energy efficiency for small businesses, community-based organizations and local nonprofits in communities of need.

Access clean
renewable energy

Create access to clean renewable energy for underserved Delawareans, especially low- to moderate-income communities.

Create clean
energy jobs

Create, expand and sustain clean and renewable jobs, especially for underserved communities.

Target of Delaware Empowerment Grant

  • Low- to moderate-income communities
  • Minorities
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Small business (downtown)
  • Nonprofit community
  • Municipalities
  • Faith community

Delaware Empowerment Grant in Action

See how we’re making a difference through energy efficiency grants.

Roof and Resilient Homes Grant:

Roofs from the Heart, Energize Delaware, and the Empowerment Grant Program

Nominations are open!
Families in your community could receive: ⁠

– Roof assessment, repair, or replacement⁠
– Attic insulation⁠
– Free Home Energy Check-Up⁠
– Referral to Delaware Weatherization Program and Pre-WAP Program (if eligible)⁠
– Eligible for energy audit rebates⁠
– Home energy audit and report (for income qualified customers)⁠
– Weatherization assessment (for income qualified customers)⁠