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A Great Day for a Great Cause: 2025 Clay Shoot & Clam Bake Raises $17,000 for Hope Recovery Community

A Great Day for a Great Cause: 2025 Clay Shoot & Clam Bake Raises $17,000 for Hope Recovery Community On October 17, 2025, we gathered with partners, customers, and friends at Hill 'n Dale Club for our annual Clay Shoot and Clam Bake. It was a perfect fall day to enjoy time outdoors, connect with

2025-10-24T14:02:43+00:00October 24th, 2025|News|

Massive Capacity Rate Hike Hits Ohio Businesses—What It Means for Your Electricity Costs

Massive Capacity Rate Hike Hits Ohio Businesses—What It Means for Your Electricity Costs As of June 2025, commercial electricity customers across Ohio may begin seeing the impact of a major capacity rate increase, one that exceeds 800% in many Ohio utility regions. That could mean up to 29% higher bills for some businesses. This surge

2025-08-12T19:54:20+00:00July 18th, 2025|News, Funding|

Supporting The Children’s Center of Medina County

Click here to read the article in the Medina Gazette. The Children's Center of Medina County recently received a $7,695 donation from Viridi and our sister-company, Community Energy Advisors. The funds were raised during the our annual customer appreciation Clay Shoot event, which was held on Oct. 11, 2024 at Hill 'N Dale Outdoor Club.

2024-12-10T19:23:29+00:00December 10th, 2024|News|

Department of Development Advanced Energy Fund Grant: Application Window Now Open

What is Available and How Do I Qualify? This program provides grants from $250,000 to $2,500,000 for eligible projects that reduce energy use and costs. Projects must reduce energy usage by at least 15% and pay back in 15 years (max). What Projects are Covered? Eligible efficiency measures include insulation, LED lighting, energy efficiency lighting

2024-11-19T15:26:09+00:00November 19th, 2024|News|

What’s Happening in the Capacity Market?

Capacity is a component of electricity supply (generation) charges that ensures there are enough suppliers of energy to meet the demand on the grid at any given time. Capacity costs can comprise a minimal amount to up to 25% of electricity supply costs. Capacity prices are determined each year by an auction that takes into

2025-04-28T14:54:57+00:00August 19th, 2024|News|

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing

Viridi can assist businesses in accessing property assessed clean energy (PACE) funds, offering them the opportunity to enjoy project savings, keep debt off their balance sheet, and invest saved capital into non-energy related projects. Property assessed clean energy is a unique tool that balances budget concerns with energy needs. PACE financing allows a property owner

2024-07-23T19:16:33+00:00July 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized, News, Renewable Energy|

USDA Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program

USDA Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program Updated: August 15th, 2025 In May 2024, Medina County Economic Development Corporation and Wayne County Economic Development Council received $100,000 through the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program. The TAG program helps farms and businesses access: Fully funded ASHRAE Level

2025-08-15T18:31:02+00:00June 25th, 2024|Efficiency, News|

Fund Your Energy Efficiency Projects with REAP – What You Need to Know

What is REAP and How Do I Qualify? The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower their energy costs by providing grants that cover up to 50% of the costs for efficiency and renewable energy projects. If you want to upgrade outdated equipment and save on bills, REAP

2024-05-31T17:03:01+00:00May 31st, 2024|News|

FirstEnergy LED Lighting Rebates Update

The Ohio Commercial Lighting Program by FirstEnergy has seen remarkable success, with all available incentives fully utilized due to the significant interest from businesses in improving their energy efficiency. As of March 21, new project submissions will be placed on a waitlist until further notice. If you're seeking alternative funding sources, don't hesitate to reach

2024-03-25T17:34:41+00:00March 25th, 2024|News|

Updates & Deadlines: FirstEnergy LED Lighting Rebates

In June of last year, FirstEnergy implemented a new incentive program for commercial and industrial customers looking to install LED lighting and controls in their facilities. Applications are due to FirstEnergy no later than May 15, 2024, for both existing buildings and new construction, but applying as soon as possible is recommended as funds are

2024-03-25T17:36:27+00:00February 21st, 2024|News|
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