July 09, 2026

Grant Funding Strategies for Energy Projects with A-Plus Grants

22 minutes

Episode show notes for Green Insider Podcast

In this episode of the Green Insider Podcast, Mike Nemer and Chris Whittaker sit down with Christine Ballentine and Jamy Shriver of A-Plus Grants to explore how businesses, communities, and energy developers can position projects for grant funding. The conversation focuses on real-world energy opportunities, including solar, battery storage, agrivoltaics, resiliency planning, and USDA-related funding pathway.

What You’ll Learn

How grant applications for energy projects are being evaluated in the current funding environment

Why cost savings, efficiency, and resilience may be more persuasive than sustainability alone

How programs such as SBIR, STTR, and USDA REAP can support clean energy and innovation projects

Why solar and battery storage projects need a clear business case and long-term sustainability plan

How layered funding strategies can combine grants, incentives, loans, and matching funds

Featured Guests

Christine Ballentine and Jamy Shriver, co-owners of A-Plus Grants, discuss their personalized approach to helping clients identify, apply for, and manage grant funding. Their work includes federal, state, and local funding strategies, post-award administration, and support for businesses, municipalities, and community-focused projects.

Key Topics

A-Plus Grants’ approach to grant strategy and client support

The impact of changing federal priorities on pending applications

Reframing energy projects around resilience and operational continuity

Grant administration challenges for Texas cities and public entities

Funding pathways for solar, battery storage, agrivoltaics, and energy efficiency

How companies can evaluate whether ongoing grant support or a project-based approach makes sense

Listen now to hear how energy companies, wineries, municipalities, and innovators can strengthen grant applications by aligning clean energy projects with financial savings, resilience, and long-term operational value.

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