Viability Posts Record Amount of Green Energy Grants

on Aug 16 in Viability in the News

Green Scene Staff Report
Holland Sentinel – August 16, 2009

Holland, MI – August 10, 2009 – Although the federal and state fiscal year is winding down, an 8th street company’s numbers are looking up.  Viability, a Holland based environmental and economic consulting team, has set a new company record for clean energy grant applications.

As of July 31, Viability had applied for over $3.1 million in federal and state grant and incentives for alternative energy and energy efficiency projects for the first six months of 2009.  This year’s total surpassed the $2 million from the same period in 2008.  Viability’s clients include companies that are large energy users, including agribusiness, biomass wood fuel producers, and others throughout the U.S.

Federal and state energy grants range can in size and scope from $5,000 for a feasibility study to $1,000,000 for a state of the art complete renewable energy system.

“With energy prices soaring, businesses are searching for ways to lower costs without reducing production,” said Viability President Chris Byrnes.  “These energy grants help businesses implement innovative equipment to curb carbon emissions that they otherwise would not undertake.”

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