FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) is notifying all U.S. Virgin Islands businesses that to participate in the Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Financial Incentive Program, they are required to complete the Vendor Application Request Form.
As per the EERE program requirements, the VIEO will only accept and process rebate applications from local businesses that provide a copy of their business license, IRS W-9 form, products list, and Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) Number.
To apply for a D-U-N-S Number, visit https://www.dnb.com/duns-number.html Please submit your information to Melissa Carter, Program Specialist, at [email protected] and Molissa Brin, administrative aide, at [email protected] to become a participating vendor.
This program targets homeowners, renters, and small businesses by assisting them to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint by providing a financial incentive for the purchase of select energy-efficient appliances, building materials and products, Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC™) solar water heater systems, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved or listed portable power stations with solar panels.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that promotes the development and sale of high-quality energy-efficient products that exceed the federal specification for energy use.
Visit www.energystar.gov to access their database of certified products. For more information, call the VIEO St. Croix office at (340) 713-8436 or St. Thomas office at (340) 714-8436.