In Washington, investments in projects costing $2 million or more can apply for deferral of all sales and use taxes if the projects manufacture components and ingredients for clean energy projects, store renewable energy, or produce low-carbon fuels. Eligible investments include both new facilities and
This is one of two programs under the California Energy Conservation Assistance Act. Under this Act, the California Energy Commission provides cities, counties, special districts, public universities, public hospitals, and California Native American Tribes with 1%-interest loans capped at $3 million to finance energy efficiency
Delaware’s Renewable Energy Standards require investor-owned utilities, local governments, and retail electricity suppliers to derive 40% of their energy from renewable sources by 2035. The Renewable Energy Standards Act outlines the statutory details of the renewable energy portfolio standard, issuance of renewable energy credits, and
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.
Communities in Massachusetts that achieve Green Community status are provided with education, network support, financial incentives, and technical support from the Department of Energy Resources. To achieve Green Community status, localities have to meet several criteria regarding permitting regulations, policies about new construction energy life-cycle
Michigan offers a tax credit for businesses involved in alternative energy research, development, and manufacturing. Eligible business activity to claim credit for must be approved by the Michigan Next Energy Authority. In 2019, Michigan repealed this program and set it to expire for January 1,
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides loans to public schools, public and private non-profit hospitals, and local governments for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Loans are given at a 2.5% interest rate and a 10 year maximum loan term. This is a reimbursement
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
Investor-owned utilities and rural distribution cooperatives must source 40% of total retail sales from renewable energy resources by 2025 and 50% by 2030. This standard increases to 80% by 2040 for investor-owned utilities, then to 100% of retail sales to be generated by zero-carbon resources
Municipalities are allowed to exempt green buildings from property taxes. Properties must have commenced construction after January 1, 2013, have a value more than $10,000, and must meet certification standards for LEED, Green Globes, or an equivalent green building certification program. The exemption amount is
