Sustainable Finance

Clean Energy Project Bond Program

Utilities, independent renewable energy producers, and utility developers of renewable energy projects can apply to the Idaho Energy Resources Authority’s Clean Energy Project Bond Program for financing for a broad range of clean energy projects.

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MinnPACE

The MinnPACE program offers financing for industrial, commercial, and residential property owners to install energy efficiency and emissions reduction projects, including those utilizing beneficial electrification technologies, geothermal, and solar heating. The program offers 100% financing for eligible projects, repaid at a fixed rate through a

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North Dakota Industrial Commission Renewable Energy Program

The North Dakota Industrial Commission’s Renewable Energy Development Program allows any person, corporation, partnership, cooperative, or association to apply for funds for projects which propose education, research, development, or marketing of renewable energy resources, materials, or advanced energy technologies. $3,000,000 of funding is available each

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NY Green Bank

The New York Green Bank (NYGB) offers investment opportunities in four areas: Clean Energy Financing Arrangements, Financing Arrangements for High-Performance Affordable Housing, NY Green Bank Eligible Purchaser Pool, and the community Decarbonization Fund – Financing for Disadvantaged Community Lenders. A state-sponsored, specialized financial entity, it

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ConserFund Loan Program

The ConserFund Loan Program, administered by the South Carolina Energy Office, provides financing to state agencies, public higher education institutions, school districts, local governments, and non-profits for energy efficiency improvement projects. Loans can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs for projects between $25,000

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PACE Wisconsin

PACE Wisconsin allows municipalities to work with private sector lenders to provide up to 100% of the up-front cost to property owners for qualified energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. Loans are repaid through a property tax assessment using resulting energy savings over a period

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Colorado Clean Energy Fund

The Colorado Clean Energy Fund is a specialized, nonprofit intermediary developed as a collaboration between the Colorado Energy Office, the Department of Energy, and the Coalition for Green Capital. The Fund deploys investment capital to connect individuals and organizations undertaking clean energy projects with traditional

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Illinois C-PACE Financing Program

The Illinois Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program allows owners of eligible commercial, nonprofit, non-residential agricultural, or industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of their renewable energy and other sustainability improvements. The program is available in participating municipalities who opt to enter into

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Rural Minnesota Energy Board PACE Program

For commercial and industrial property owners in rural Minnesota counties, the Rural Minnesota Energy Board offers PACE funding for retrofits that install solar thermal, geothermal heat pumps, or any technology which increases energy efficiency. The program is only available in areas where the Rural Minnesota

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Nebraska PACE

Commercial and industrial properties in Nebraska can receive Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) funding from certain districts for renewable energy installation and energy efficiency projects. This type of financing provides upfront payment repaid with savings from the installations. Contractors installing systems must guarantee that savings will

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