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State Energy Loan Program

The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) State Energy Loan Program offers low-interest loans for energy projects for homes and businesses located in Idaho. Loans are available for renewable energy projects, HVAC systems, insulation, appliances, and more. Loans to commercial, multi-family, agricultural,

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Renewable Energy Project Bond Program

Idaho Senate Bill 1192 (2005) authorizes the Idaho Energy Resources Authority to undertake any renewable energy generation project and issue bonds to finance their costs, amending section 67-8908 of the Idaho code. Its definition of renewable energy includes closed-loop biomass, fuel cells, geothermal energy, waste

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Renewable Energy Resources Trust Fund

Section 687/6-4 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes establishes the Renewable Energy Resources Trust Fund in the State Treasury to provide grants, loans, and other incentives to foster investment in and development of renewable energy resources. Section 687/6-3 defines renewable energy resources to include wind, solar

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Renewable Energy Project Financing

The Illinois Finance Authority may establish reserve funds to enhance bonds for renewable energy projects. As outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes section 3501/825-65, these bonds should not exceed $3 billion. Eligible renewable energy resources are defined in Section 1-10 of the Illinois Power Agency

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Illinois PACE Financing Program

The Illinois Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program allows owners of eligible commercial or industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of their renewable energy and other sustainability improvements. Section 5/101011 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes grants municipalities the right to enter into voluntary

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Illinois Clean Energy Innovation Fund

The Illinois Clean Energy Innovation Fund is a revolving investment fund seeded by a grant from the state of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Energy. It is now managed by Evergreen Climate Innovations, a non-profit investment fund. This fund makes direct investments in high-potential,

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The Florida Renewable Energy Technologies Investment Tax Credit

This investment tax credit allows eligible taxpayers to seek credits for corporate income taxes equal to 75% of all eligible costs. Rule 5O-2.002 of the Florida Administrative Code defines eligible costs as capital costs, operation, and maintenance costs, and research and development costs incurred between

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Innovation Incentive Program

Florida’s Innovation Incentive Program, described in Title XIX, Chapter 288.1089 of the 2022 Florida Statutes, describes the eligibility criteria for businesses to receive awards from the state for promoting high-value research and development, innovation, and alternative and renewable energy projects. Housed under the Department of

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