Maine requires state agencies to develop and execute sustainability plans that keep them on target for meeting the statewide renewable energy and GHG reduction timelines. All new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must consider energy efficiency, have an energy use target that exceeds
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers emergency loans to public schools, local governments, public hospitals, and public colleges and universities to manage energy equipment failure to replace, repair, and upgrade damaged equipment.
The NH Renewable Portfolio Standard has a carve-out for eligible renewable resources that must be used to meet a set percentage of retail electricity sales to end-user customers. The PRS requires electricity providers, except municipal utilities, to acquire renewable energy certificates equivalent to 25.2% of
The Renewable Energy Tax Abatement came under the jurisdiction of the Governor’s Office of Energy’s jurisdiction in July 2009. It allows for partial sales, use, and property tax abatements for eligible renewable facilities. To qualify, facilities must submit an abatement application to the Office of
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
Through the Agricultural Energy Program, agricultural entities interested in installing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects can receive grants of up to $20,000. Eligible technologies include biomass, thermal storage, solar thermal, geothermal, and HVAC systems, among others. Renewable energy technologies that are not listed in
Texas has a set of energy efficiency goals and requirements for different state entities. political subdivisions, higher education institutions, and state agencies are required to decrease electricity use by 5% annually for 7 years from the 2019 baseline and implement all energy efficiency measures that
The Washington Cap-and-Invest Program sets a cap on overall carbon emissions in the state and requires businesses to obtain allowances equal to their greenhouse gas emissions through quarterly auctions. Over time, the cap will be reduced in line with the state’s emissions reduction commitments. It
The Geothermal Grant and Loan Program funds various geothermal resource developments in California using the state’s Geothermal Resources Development Account. 30% of these funds are available for the California Energy Commission to promote and maintain its geothermal energy resources, including through various loans and grants
The Connecticut Green Bank is the nation’s first green bank. It works with private-sector investors to create low-cost and long-term financing for sustainable projects. More specifically, it looks to support clean energy infrastructure improvements, accelerate the commercialization of clean energy sources, and stimulate demand for
