Florida offers a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used in the production of steam energy, including green hydrogen and other renewable fuels. The exemption further extends to the purchase of machinery and equipment primarily used in the production, storage, transportation, compression,
The Farm to Fuel initiative began in 2006 and tasks the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with deploying renewable energy measures, enhancing the market for biomass from Florida-grown crops, and educating the public about the benefits of using renewable energy and alternative fuels.
This sales tax refund applies to taxpayers seeking a refund of Florida sales tax accrued and paid after July 1, 2012, on materials used to distribute biodiesel, ethanol, and other renewable fuels. As described in Rule 5O-2.001 of the Florida Administrative Code, this refund is
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has a multi-sectoral cap-and-trade system that requires businesses to purchase allowances equivalent to their emissions, incentivizing mitigation and the uptake of renewable thermal solutions. The program is designed to contribute to the state’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Colorado Clean Energy Fund is a specialized, nonprofit intermediary developed as a three-year collaboration between the Colorado Energy Office, the Department of Energy, and the Coalition for Green Capital. The creation of the Fund was announced by Governor John Hickenlooper, with initial funding coming
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 for capital improvements promoting renewable energy. For each loan made by a participating lender, the GCCR provides a loan loss
This act, known as House Bill 21-1180 (“Measures to Increase Biomass Utilization”) requires the state forest service to implement a biomass utilization grant program to award up to $2.5 million in grants to demonstrate the utilization of biomass for various purposes, including energy generation.
Senate Bill 22-1933, signed in June 2022, authorizes the Colorado Energy Office to provide grants to eligible applicants to implement industrial and manufacturing emission reduction projects. Eligible facilities may use funds for renewable energy projects, fuel switching, industrial process changes that reduce air pollutants, renewable
This regulation from the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission requires that large, energy-intensive, and trade-exposed manufacturers conduct “GHG Best Available Emissions Control Technology” and “Energy BMP Audit Plan” audits every five years to achieve a 5% reduction in their GHG emissions. If they do not
Beginning in October 2014, “Class I renewable energy systems” used for commercial and/or industrial purposes are allowed a property tax exemption. To qualify for this exemption, an assessor or board of assessors must file an application before November 1st in the applicable assessment year.
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