Kentucky allows local governments to establish PACE financing programs in their jurisdictions. They can also finance the program through bond issuance or partnership with a third party. Governments may also hire third parties for program administration purposes. All PACE programs have to review the property’s
Maryland allows local governments to establish PACE programs, where property owners can borrow money to pay for energy improvements and pay it back through a special property assessment over time. Maryland also developed a statewide PACE program. PACE programs can finance a broad range of
Michigan has a set of energy efficiency goals for state buildings. All new state buildings and facilities as well as major renovations, must be carbon neutral by 2040. Also, all existing state buildings and facilities are required to reduce their energy use by 40% by
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers emergency loans to public schools, local governments, public hospitals, and public colleges and universities to manage energy equipment failure to replace, repair, and upgrade damaged equipment.
State-funded buildings in New Hampshire over 25,000 sq. ft. must comply with ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2009 and High Performance Green Building Standards except for sections 4, 9, and 10 to the furthest extent possible without hindering the facility’s ability to recoup the costs of meeting these
The New York State Clean Heat program seeks to increase consumer demand for ground source heat pumps and cold climate air heat pumps by offering rebates and tax incentives. For eligible heat pump contractors, this program provides financial incentives based on certain levels of BTU/hour.
When building projects with a total contract price of over $5 million, agencies must consider green energy technologies in design and construction. Agencies are required to spend at least 1.5% of project costs on these technologies. Eligible green energy technologies include solar, geothermal, biomass, and
The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank administers the Rhode Island Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, which provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for building upgrades in commercial and industrial properties. Eligible costs include up to 100% of hard and soft costs. Eligible projects include energy efficiency
Texas has a set of energy efficiency goals and requirements for different state entities. political subdivisions, higher education institutions, and state agencies are required to decrease electricity use by 5% annually for 7 years from the 2019 baseline and implement all energy efficiency measures that
To advance new and emerging clean energy technologies, the Washington State Department of Commerce offers matching funds for federal and private grants used towards research, development, and demonstration. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process. Grant sizes range from case to case.
