Columbia Energy efficiency grants ordinance (§ 27-165)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article III. Water and Light System
In short: Qualified electric customers of the city's water and light utility can apply for grants, while funds last, for Tree Power, Air Conditioner Tune-up, Window Air Conditioner Exchange, Compressed Air Leak Detection and Infrared Thermology. The department sets each program's criteria and reviews each project.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) The city hereby establishes the grant programs listed in this section, subject to the availability of funds for such purposes, for qualified electric customers of the water and light utility.
(b) The following programs are established to encourage the purchase of approved equipment and approved installations:
(1) Tree Power.
(2) Air Conditioner Tune-up.
(3) Window Air Conditioner Exchange.
(4) Compressed Air Leak Detection Program.
(5) Infrared Thermology.
(c) For purposes of providing electric customer grants, the water and light department shall establish policy and criteria for each program. Each proposed project shall be reviewed by the water and light department to insure that it provides the intended benefits of the program.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-165
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.