Communities in Massachusetts that achieve Green Community status are provided with education, network support, financial incentives, and technical support from the Department of Energy Resources. To achieve Green Community status, localities have to meet several criteria regarding permitting regulations, policies about new construction energy life-cycle
HB 2021 created a $50 million fund at the Oregon Department of Energy to provide grants for the development of community renewable energy projects. Eligible renewable energy systems include those that use biomass, solar, geothermal, or biogas to generate energy, as well as energy storage
The Wyoming Energy Authority offers grants to K-12 schools, local governments, and small businesses for energy efficiency retrofits. Applicants must undergo a free WYLite energy audit to qualify for funding. Schools and local governments can receive up to $50,000. Local governments must match 10% of
The Maryland Energy Administration provides grants to local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and communities to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation petroleum-reduction projects. MEA funds four grant programs: the Clean Energy for Local Governments Program (CELG); the Public Facilities Solar Program
The Energy Trust of Oregon, an initiative of the Oregon Department of Energy, provides technical assistance and financial incentives to municipality and business projects that convert organic waste into biofuels for generating electricity or heat. To qualify, project nameplate capacities cannot exceed 20 MW and
This competitive grant fund, administered by the Alaska Energy Authority, distributes grants to projects which generate energy from renewable resources. Eligible applicants include an electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, an independent power producer, a local government, or
