Small Businesses looking to “go green” have a new funding opportunity in Lane County.
Eugene’s reuse nonprofit, BRING, and Intuit—the company that makes QuickBooks—have partnered to provide $1,000 rebates for energy efficiency upgrades in the workplace. Think: LED lighting, HVAC or walk-in cooler maintenance, smart thermostats, strip curtains, even electric bikes.
BRING’s Executive Director Sonya Carlson said Oregon is one of only four states chosen to be a part of the Green Business Grant program.
“I would love to see some technological innovation and competitiveness," she said. "And I hope that we get enough interest in the program so that we can show that we have projects here and we’re worth funding and we can bring more dollars to the state.”
Any small business can sign up at BRING’s website. Grant applications will be accepted through Feb. 28. Up to 45 businesses will be awarded.

To qualify for the Green Business Grant businesses must:
- Be located in Oregon
- Be under 100 employees
- Meet requirements of their local green business program. Lane County businesses complete the Rethink Business Ambassador certification tier
- Complete projects by May 30, 2025
- Be willing to have their impact story featured nationally
Carslon said the Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) and Intuit want to help small businesses save energy and money by implementing energy efficiency upgrades so they can operate more sustainably. Green Business Grant recipients will be notified in early March, project upgrades will be finished in May when the rebates will be awarded.