GEFA is offering phase three of the Solar Resiliency program to increase resiliency for critical facilities in communities across Georgia. This program is offered to government entities, including cities, counties, K-12 schools, and state agencies.

GEFA will reimburse selected applicants for up to 85% of the balance of solar PV and backup battery costs, up to $200,000, for one installation per selected applicant. Applicants that already have solar PV installed onsite or who are entering into a third-party financing arrangement for solar (under HB 57, Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015), are eligible for reimbursement of 30% of backup battery system costs, up to $30,000.

GEFA funding will not cover any costs to upgrade roofing or building electrical infrastructure. Allowable equipment for reimbursement includes:

• Solar PV panels, Battery, Inverter, Racking systems, Isolation switch
• Design and engineering