The direct share of the cost (whether a capital, lease, or service cost) is eligible in multiple VCA categories (see Table 5 in the Certification Standard). For these costs, you must provide at least TWO of the following forms of documentation:
Type | Required Information |
Signed contract | Scope of work, schedule of fees, dated signatures |
Payment receipt | Invoice or payment date, amount paid, confirmation of completed payment |
Government tax credit submission | Description of project as submitted to taxing authority; amount of project cost |
Lower carbon
REQUIRED for Tier 3 and 4 projects | Demonstrates the emissions difference between the business-as-usual scenario and expected reduction due to the investment, or explains the efficiency improvement for new equipment |