How Do I Get Certified?
Step 1
Register & Apply
Starting is easy. Follow the "Let's Get Started" link at the bottom of this page and provide us with contact information and some details about your business. This will generate a checklist of Green Business Program measures. Don't worry about completing the checklist, just review it to get a better sense of what's needed for certification. Once you have registered, we'll reach out to you to learn more about your business and schedule a visit.
Step 2
Complete the Online Checklist
Your Green Business Program Coordinator will contact you to learn more about your business, explain the certification process, and schedule an in-person or virtual site visit. During this visit, you and your coordinator will go over the checklist items together, learn more about your facilities and business practices, and see where you stand with respect to program measures. We are here to assist you throughout this process, and we'll share tips and resources to help you complete the checklist. After your checklist is complete, we'll conduct a site visit to verifiy that all the measure have been met, help you with items that might prove more challenging, and put you in touch with potential rebates and free technical assistance. Remember, this is a voluntary program, and we're here to help you!
Step 3
Get Certified!
Once we've verified that all program measures have been completed, you'll be recognized as a Certified Green Business! You'll receive a Certificate of Completion, window decals featuring the program's logo, a digital version of the Green Business logo for your website and other promotional materials. You'll gain access to our Business Promotional Toolkit to help you share the news of your certification with your networks. You'll also receive a listing in the statewide Green Business Directory. We do our best to promote Certified Green Businesses at city and community events, and will notify you of opportunities to connect with like-minded customers.