CalRecycle administers a GHG Reduction loan program to assist “recycling manufacturers.” Eligible applicants include government authorities, private for-profit entities, and non-profit organizations. Eligible projects must reduce overall GHG emissions associated with California-generated waste materials and include facilities that use feedstock to create biofuels and other
Any new construction of buildings owned by Washington D.C. should be all-electric, adhere to Net Zero Energy standards, and utilize renewable energy technology when feasible. Washington D.C. This also applies to substantial building improvement projects that are owned by or receive District direct or indirect
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
The Maine Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program allows owners of eligible commercial and industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of their renewable energy and other sustainability improvements. Qualifying properties must be real commercial properties that do not have residential mortgages, are not
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers zero-interest loans to Minnesota small businesses to help comply with or exceed environmental regulations, including those regulating emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Recipients must employ less than 100 employees and report less than $500,000 in yearly after-tax
The Clean Sustainable Energy Authority provides grants, loans, and other financial assistance to firms to support research, development, and commercialization of technologies that reduce environmental impacts and increase the sustainability of energy production. Applications are evaluated based on technical feasibility, economic viability, and the recommendation
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
Oklahoma requires that planning and construction for state buildings uses standards that conserve energy and optimize energy performance. Design and construction must reduce dependence on imported sources of energy through energy efficiency, local energy sources, and renewable energy sources.
Executive Order 23-06 requires state agencies to undertake certain energy efficiency measures. These include reducing emissions resulting from burning of onsite fossil fuels at buildings and in vehicles from a 2014 baseline 95% by 2050, with incremental goals leading up to 2050. State-owned buildings are
The Vermont Economic Development Authority provides loans under this program for a variety of projects, including renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Loans can be made at fixed rates on terms of up to 10 years in amounts of up to $1,000,000, not exceeding 50%
