Files Needed

This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers 99% of scenarios.

We call the five circled items below your “Ready-to-Go” files. These are the files we need in order to start building your final application pages (though we still need all files to submit a complete application).

BLUE items usually provided by Energy Installer 

Basic needs for all renewable energy projects:

  • Energy Bills (12 months, required if available)

  • Proof of Matching Funds

  • Lease/Deed/Proof of Property Ownership

  • 3 Years of Tax Returns (if they exist)

  • Installer Proposal

  • Energy Generation Report

  • Overhead Map

  • Site Photos

  • Equipment Datasheets

  • Proof of $/kWh (Rate Schedule, PPA, etc.)

  • Sample Interconnection Agreement** (some states don’t require)

Additional needs if total project costs are >$200,000:

  • Past/Current/Pro Forma Financial Statements

  • Technical Drawings/Engineer’s Drawings
    (PE-stamped if >$1M)

When you engage Lightshed for grant writing, the applicant business and their energy installer will each have a separate file upload area. (An applicant’s sensitive business information will not be shared with their installer.)

Energy Efficiency Improvement Projects are a little different, and require an Energy Audit to be completed. Check out our audit template at link.lightshed.us/efficiencyfiles.