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
Executive Order 23-06 requires state agencies to undertake certain energy efficiency measures. These include reducing emissions resulting from burning of onsite fossil fuels at buildings and in vehicles from a 2014 baseline 95% by 2050, with incremental goals leading up to 2050. State-owned buildings are
Utah offers a tax credit for commercial renewable energy systems. Any taxpayer owning a commercial energy system can claim this credit for geothermal, solar thermal, and biomass systems. Biomass systems must produce either fuel or electricity. The credit amount cannot exceed 10% of the eligible
Wyoming allows municipalities to create Energy Improvements Areas in which to offer PACE financing. Property owners in these areas can receive loans for energy efficiency or renewable energy projects. Loans are repaid through special property assessment over a period of years.
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
Connecticut allows municipalities to exempt parties undertaking Class 1 renewable energy projects from paying building permit fees. Class 1 renewable resources include solar, wind, biomass, and others. The list of eligible parties who can claim this exemption is broad, including but not limited to local
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.
The Maryland Energy Administration offers a non-competitive grant program to consider proposals that fall outside the range of its other energy programs. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofits, local governments, state governments, and educational institutions. The program budget varies annually. Awards are typically up to $250,000,
Michigan has a set of energy efficiency goals for state buildings. All new state buildings and facilities as well as major renovations, must be carbon neutral by 2040. Also, all existing state buildings and facilities are required to reduce their energy use by 40% by
The Montana Energy Office operates a revolving fund to provide low-interest loans to local governments, non-profits, and businesses under 100 employees for renewable energy and efficiency projects. The program offers loans up to $40,000 with no down payment at an interest rate of 3.5% on
