Sustainable Finance

Universal Systems Benefit Fund

Montana law requires electric utilities to contribute the equivalent of 2.4% of annual revenue, obtained through a customer surcharge, to the Public Benefits Fund. The Public Benefits Fund supports low-income weatherization efforts and energy assistance, research and development programs geared toward energy conservation and renewable

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State Infrastructure Bank

The Nevada State Infrastructure Bank is available to provide qualified borrowers with loans and other financial assistance towards the development, construction, and maintenance of various facilities including renewable energy infrastructure. These financing agreements include loan agreements, trust indentures, reimbursement agreements, bonds, and notes. Qualified borrowers

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State Energy Program

The Puerto Rico Energy Program of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce provides funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, energy audits for municipalities, and guidance on public energy policy compliance through the State Energy Program.

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Commercial Energy Loan Program

Businesses, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, non-profits, and municipalities undertaking renewable energy or energy efficiency projects are eligible to receive funding through the Vermont Economic Development Authority’s Commercial Energy Loan Program. Loans are available up to $6 million with the variable rate option and $500,000

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Energy Conservation Assistance Act – Low-Interest Loans

This is one of two programs under the California Energy Conservation Assistance Act. Under this Act, the California Energy Commission provides cities, counties, special districts, public universities, public hospitals, and California Native American Tribes with 1%-interest loans capped at $3 million to finance energy efficiency

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Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program

The Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund offers financing for agriculture, utilities, and businesses for energy infrastructure projects, including projects related to thermal storage, biomass, biogas, biomethane, and landfill gas. Applicants can receive up to $2.5 million or up to 75% of project costs. Eligible borrowers

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Efficiency Maine Rebate Program

Commercial entities and federal government entities can get rebates for ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump water heaters of up to $850. There are also discounts available at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other stores.

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Program to Finance Energy Improvements

Under North Carolina’s Program to Finance Energy Improvement, local governments can create a revolving loan program to finance the purchase and installation of renewable energy projects affixed to residential, commercial, or other real property. The charged interest rate on loans may not exceed 8% per

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Revolving Loan Program for Renewable Energy

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy offers low-cost loans for entities looking to undertake energy efficiency, renewable energy, or energy conservation projects in the state. Applicants can receive between $100,000 and $1 million. These loans have terms up to 15 years and an interest rate

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