Businesses must register for the program at www.greenbusinessca.org – click on GET CERTIFIED then APPLY TODAY. Enter all the required fields.

Eligible businesses will receive assistance conserving resources, preventing pollution, reducing carbon emissions, and minimizing waste. Businesses will be provided individual assistance to fulfill the program measures as well as verify current site efficiencies.  Resources and tools such as sample green cleaners and are provided (where applicable) at no cost.  Rebates are available for up to $250 - $1,000 for qualifying businesses for other costs that may be incurred.

  **BIPOC/Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ, and certified minority-owned businesses are eligible to receive up to $1,000 rebate to cover costs incurred to achieve the certification.  Limited funding available. 

Once the businesses pass the onsite verification visit, they are certified for a three-year period from the final onsite visit day.

The amount of time for a business to achieve certification varies depending on several factors i.e., how many green practices are in place, how complex the facility is (e.g., does it include a commercial kitchen or is it larger than 10,000 sq ft?), and how quickly a property can implement efficiency measures.   A newer property with many existing green measures can typically be certified in two to three months.  A facility requiring comprehensive changes can take up to six months.

Participation in the Glendale Green Business program is a free service to businesses located in cities where funding is provided.  Contact the Green Business Program team by emailing greenbusiness@glendaleca.gov.