The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank administers the Rhode Island Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, which provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for building upgrades in commercial and industrial properties. Eligible projects include energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy, and alternative fuel infrastructure.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources partner to administer the Agricultural Energy Program. Through this program, agribusinesses interested in installing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects can receive grants of up to $20,000. Eligible technologies include
The Ohio Energy Loan Fund (ELF) helps eligible applicants receive low-interest financing to install energy efficiency measures that reduce energy by at least 15%. The ELF allows for renewable energy projects to be deployed as part of a larger energy efficiency program. Low-interest loans are
This partnership between the Ohio Treasure of State and local banks provides reduced-rate financing to small business improvement projects for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. The program offers up to a 3% interest rate reduction on small business loans of up to $550K for
Oklahoma has a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program which can finance up to 100% of the costs of eligible projects with an extended amortization period such that projects can be cash flow positive from day one. Eligible properties include commercial, industrial, and agricultural
In Oregon, cities and counties can set up Rural Renewable Energy Development Zones. Within these zones, commercial renewable energy properties are eligible for a 3-5 year local property tax exemption. Renewable technologies include geothermal, solar thermal, biomass, and “other unconventional forms of energy to generate
HB 2021 created a $50 million fund at the Oregon Department of Energy to provide grants for the development of community renewable energy projects. Eligible “renewable energy systems” include those that use biomass, solar, geothermal, or biogas to generate energy as well as energy storage
Before the construction of a renewable energy production system, an individual can apply to the State Department of Energy for a grant worth up to 35% of the cost of the project or $250,000 per system. Their definition of a “renewable energy production system” includes
The Energy Trust of Oregon, an initiative of the Oregon Department of Energy, provides technical assistance and financial incentives to municipality and business projects that convert organic waste into biofuels for generating electricity or heat. To qualify, project nameplate capacities cannot exceed 20 MW and
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program sets a limit on emissions from fossil fuel use in commercial, industrial, residential, and transportation sources. Emissions from biomass-derived fuels are exempt from the regulation. The limit took effect in 2022 and decreases over time. The program sets limits for stationary
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