The Alternative Energy Development Incentive (AEDI) program provides a fixed, post-performance credit worth up to 75% of state tax liability for 20 years for projects using solar, biomass, or geothermal resources. The incentive only supports projects that produce energy equivalent to 1,000 barrels of oil
This program accelerates the adoption of innovative energy technologies and expands access to them by providing reimbursement grants to manufacturers, non-profits, utilities, and local institutions like schools, hospitals, and municipalities. Projects using biomass, biogas, solar thermal, beneficial electrification, and thermal storage, among other technologies, are
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
Connecticut allows municipalities to offer a property tax exemption lasting up to 15 years for qualifying cogeneration systems installed on or after July 1, 2007. Municipalities can also adopt exemptions for commercial or industrial Class I renewable resources including hydropower facilities, solar thermal, or geothermal
Idaho wind, solar, and geothermal energy producers, except for those under the regulation of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, are 100% exempt from taxes for their property and fixtures related to renewable energy systems. Instead, these producers pay a tax of 3% of gross energy
The Maryland Energy Administration provides grants to local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and communities to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation petroleum-reduction projects. MEA funds four grant programs: the Clean Energy for Local Governments Program (CELG); the Public Facilities Solar Program
The C3 Accelerator, hosted by Centrepolis at Lawrence Technological University, supports growth stage clean technology, climate technology, and circular economy businesses by driving the adoption of their technology in Michigan. They promote the development of products that advance renewable electricity, energy efficiency, and other clean
Montana law exempts capital investments in non-residential buildings that generate energy from non-fossil sources from property tax. Exemptions cannot exceed $100,000 and are exempt for ten years after installation. To claim the exemption, use Montana Department of Revenue Form AB-14.
Businesses and nonprofits can apply to the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority for loans to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Energy audit is required to receive loans. Loans can range from $100,000 to $1 million.
In Nevada, new state buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. must comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 and ENERGY STAR guidelines. The Administrator of the Division determines what building design measures are appropriate from project to project. They also issue a final approval of payment after reviewing
