The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation administers the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program which gives loans to state government entities, municipal governments, the University of Alaska, and schools for qualifying energy efficiency improvements. Savings from the project must exceed loan payments. Loan participants need to
The Green Colorado Credit Reserve (GCCR) is a loan loss reserve created by the Colorado Energy Office to incentivize private lenders to make commercial loans up to $100,000 for capital improvements promoting renewable energy. For each loan made by a participating lender, the GCCR provides
Georgia allows local governments to create special improvement districts in which to administer PACE financing. PACE financing allows property owners to borrow money for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and water efficiency projects, which is repaid through a special property assessment overtime. This financing
Manufacturers in Kentucky can be refunded for up to 100% of sales or use tax for new or replacement equipment for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Projects must result in a decrease in energy usage by at least 15%.
Maryland state-owned buildings are required to decrease emissions by 20% from 2018 levels by 2031. Also, the High Performance Green Building Program requires new buildings and major renovations align with Maryland’s goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2045. This rule applies to buildings
Michigan offers a tax exemption up to 100% for commercial alternative energy systems, personal property of an alternative energy technology firm, or personal property used by a business for the purpose of alternative energy research, development, or manufacturing.
Under Mississippi law, businesses that have moved to or expanded in the state, investing more than $50 million and creating at least 250 jobs in the process, and that produce or assemble components of clean energy systems, can apply to the Mississippi Development Authority to
Businesses and nonprofits can apply to the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority for loans to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Energy audit is required to receive loans. Loans can range from $100,000 to $1 million.
The Commercial & Industrial Carbon Challenge gives non-residential energy users resources to access cost-effective decarbonization opportunities. Winners work one-on-one with NYSERDA to pursue projects. Awards can be used to fund a single large project or a portfolio of projects. All proposals must include beneficial electrification,
The Energy Trust of Oregon, an initiative of the Oregon Department, provides technical assistance and financial incentives to municipal facilities and businesses in the state for projects converting organic waste into biofuels used for either electrical or heat generation, as long as applicants can show
