Aimed at assisting Minnesota public entities in boosting energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment, this program provides a wide array of technical, contractual, and financial assistance in pursuing Energy Savings Performance Contracting. ESPCs work with approved Energy Service Companies to use the money saved by
North Dakota offers a tax exemption up to 100% for gross receipts from the sale of hydrogen used to power internal combustion engines or fuel cells and equipment used to produce or store hydrogen.
Nebraska PACE offers financing for energy improvement projects to property owners. The amount is repaid through a special assessment on the property over a period of years. Local governments can authorize special financing districts for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. This program is only
Puerto Rico offers a property tax exemption up to 100% for renewable energy systems and related equipment. Eligible renewable energy systems include solar thermal systems, biomass systems, geothermal systems, and a wide range of other technologies.
This tax credit may be claimed by taxpayers owning a hydrogen production system. The hydrogen must be produced using either a renewable energy source (green hydrogen) or renewable natural gas. Credits of $0.12 per kg of hydrogen produced may be claimed in a tax year,
The Emerging Energy Technology Fund (EETF) provides grants for energy demonstration projects, testing of emerging energy technologies, and deployment of existing technologies that have previously not yet been demonstrated in Alaska. Eligible technologies include those that reduce negative environmental effects, such as renewable energy or
The DC Green Bank is a quasi-government institution helping to use innovative financing mechanisms to lower barriers to renewable energy deployment. It offers several products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, including the Commercial Loan for Energy Efficiency and Renewables (CLEER) and the Community Impact
Massachusetts’ Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS) was established to complement the RPS Program, providing requirements and incentives for alternative electricity technologies. It provides incentives for Massachusetts businesses, institutions, and governments for installing eligible alternative energy systems and requires a certain percentage of the state’s electric
Through this program, small businesses, institutions, and local governments in Minnesota can receive no-cost recommendations on how to increase energy and water efficiency and cut operating costs. The recommendations come from assessments conducted by retired, experienced professionals funded by the MCPA.
The Clean Sustainable Energy Authority provides grants, loans, and other financial assistance to firms to support research, development, and commercialization of technologies that reduce environmental impacts and increase the sustainability of energy production. Applications are evaluated based on technical feasibility, economic viability, and the recommendation
