Florida offers a sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used in the production of steam energy resulting from burning green hydrogen and other renewable fuels. The exemption further extends to the purchase of machinery and equipment primarily used in the production, storage,
Maryland allows local governments to establish PACE programs, where property owners can borrow money to pay for energy improvements and pay it back through a special property assessment over time. Maryland also developed a statewide PACE program. PACE programs can finance a broad range of
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides loans to public schools, public and private non-profit hospitals, and local governments for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Loans are given at a 2.5% interest rate and a 10 year maximum loan term. This is a reimbursement
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 New York Green Bank (NYGB) offers investment opportunities in four areas: Clean Energy Financing Arrangements, Financing Arrangements for High-Performance Affordable Housing, NY Green Bank Eligible Purchaser Pool, and the community Decarbonization Fund – Financing for Disadvantaged Community Lenders. A state-sponsored, specialized financial entity, it
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
The Clean Energy Development Fund provides funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. Eligible recipients include agricultural entities, businesses, non-profits, institutions, and industrial entities. There is a wide range of qualifying renewable energy technologies.
The Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) was established in 2011 and augmented in 2022 with an additional $1 billion in funding to last through July 22, 2030. EPIC invests over $130 million annually. The program expedites the development and demonstration of technologies that increase resilience
Innovation Fund Tax Credits, which will be available until June 30, 2028, are allowed against income, corporate, and franchise taxes. A tax credit shall be allowed against certain taxes for up to 25% of a taxpayer’s cash equity investment in a board certified innovation fund.
Maryland allows local governments to establish a tax credit for property taxes for buildings with silver rating according to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards or better, or have another comparable green building rating that is recognized by the state. The scope and terms
