Staten Island Chamber and National Grid Deliver More Than $75,000 in Energy Assistance to Local Businesses

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce continues to put resources directly into the hands of local businesses through its Staten Island Energy Affordability Initiative, a National Grid-funded program designed to help businesses manage rising natural gas costs and invest in long-term energy efficiency.

To date, the Chamber has awarded more than $75,000 to 13 Staten Island businesses and organizations, helping employers throughout the borough offset unexpected utility costs and complete energy-related improvements that strengthen their operations.

Recipients represent a wide cross section of Staten Island's business community, including restaurants, retailers, healthcare providers, schools, professional service firms, and neighborhood small businesses. From family-owned establishments to longstanding community institutions, the program is helping local organizations remain resilient in the face of rising energy costs.

Through the initiative, eligible businesses can receive assistance in two ways:

• Energy Efficiency Grants of up to $10,000 to reimburse qualifying improvements such as insulation, window and door replacements, heat-loss mitigation, and upgrades to natural gas equipment.

• Emergency Energy Relief Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 for businesses experiencing financial hardship due to high gas bills or the threat of service interruption.
  

The program remains open, and funding is still available for eligible applicants.

If your business has experienced increasing natural gas costs or is planning energy-saving improvements, we encourage you to learn more about the Staten Island Energy Affordability Initiative and determine whether your business qualifies for assistance.

Visit www.sichamber.com/gas for complete program details and eligibility requirements, or contact Sallyann Bartels at sbartels@sichamber.com or (718) 727-1900 ext. 1011 to discuss your application.