Considering GoGreen Business as your top financing option? Start here to understand the program and the steps to begin enrollment.
1. Understand the Process-at-a-Glance
GoGreen Business is a financing program that supports energy-efficient upgrades in commercial and nonprofit buildings.
- The program helps cover larger projects when upfront costs are a barrier.
- Financing is provided through participating lenders.
GoGreen Business works with:
- Contractors, who perform energy-efficient upgrades.
- Project developers, who coordinate project scope, financing, and implementation.
Understanding your role is important because it affects how projects are reviewed and how communication flows.
2. Know What Participation Involves
Contractors and project developers participating in GoGreen Business are typically involved in:
- Introducing GoGreen Business as a project financing option.
- Including financing as part of a commercial or nonprofit project proposal.
- Coordinating with customers and lenders during project review.
- Submitting projects once customers choose to move forward.
- Being listed in Find a Contractor / Find A Project Developer, searchable by ZIP code.
3. Complete Enrollment Steps
- Enrollment is completed through the GoGreen Business Contractor Resource page.
- Contractors must complete required 1hr GoGreen Business training as part of enrollment.
- For monthly live program support and Q&A sessions, sign up here.
4. Understand Eligibility Limits
Not all commercial or nonprofit projects qualify for GoGreen Business financing.
Program eligibility depends on:
- The type of eligible energy measures installed.
- Program rules tied to energy efficiency and clean energy goals.
- Project size, scope, and customer type.
- Utility or service territory requirements where applicable.
Before enrolling, contractors and project developers should understand that eligibility can vary by project location and measure.
5. Know Who to Contact for Questions
Start the year knowing how financing and support work.
- Review Participating Lenders and note key differences.
- Review where to go for support:
- Lender processing questions → Participating Lender
- Getting started questions, program eligibility, and contractor participation → GoGreen Business Program Support (EGIA): gogreen@egia.org | 888-987-3443