Through its Commercial Refrigeration Grant Program, MassDEP is providing financial incentives for voluntary adoption of more climate-friendly, low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants in commercial refrigeration equipment across the state.
The table below summarizes eligible project types and the maximum grant amounts available for each.
| Project Types | Maximum Incentive Amounts |
|---|---|
Type I – New Facilities: Installation of ultra-low-GWP (<10) refrigerant systems | Lower of $75,000 or incremental cost of ultra-low-GWP system for projects located in Environmental Justice (EJ) populations Lower of $50,000 or incremental cost of ultra-low-GWP system for all other projects |
| Type II – Existing Facilities: Installation of ultra-low-GWP (<10) refrigerant systems (full or partial conversions) | Lower of $200,000 or incremental cost of ultra-low-GWP system for projects located in EJ populations Lower of or incremental cost of ultra-low-GWP system for all other projects |
See the details below.
Program funding is available to new or existing retail food locations, food banks, and nonprofit institutions in Massachusetts that are installing refrigeration systems containing ultra-low-GWP (<10) refrigerants.
See the Program Requirements document below to learn more.
MassDEP will accept applications on first-come, first-served basis until all available funding is spent.
To apply for an incentive under this program, you will need to complete an online application form confirming your organization's eligibility and providing detailed project information.
You must disclose any additional external funding sources, including other grants or carbon reduction programs, that you anticipate using to fund the project.
The Program Requirements document in Step 1 above specifies additional documentation you are required to submit, or may optionally upload, as attachments.
Please Note: All application materials submitted will become public records upon completion of grant awards.
The agency will review your application for completeness and eligibility. If you are not eligible, we will inform you by email.
After receiving your complete application for an eligible project, MassDEP will issue you both an Approval Letter and a Contract Document, an example of which is provided below. You will have 30 days to return your executed and signed agreement to the agency.
Once your project is underway, you will need to submit quarterly progress updates to MassDEP.
After you finish your project, you will need to submit a final report to the agency.
MassDEP will pay your grant funds on a reimbursement basis after you submit invoices and required documentation.
See the Program Requirements document for details about the required contents of your quarterly and final reports, as well as invoicing procedures.
