The Hydrogen Economy Task Force was created to make a plan to facilitate the deployment of hydrogen in the state. Membership will consist of 24 members, including appointments from the Illinois General Assembly, governor’s office, trade associations, community-based organizations, and others. The Task Force will
Efficiency Maine offers funding for manufacturer efficiency projects that reduce the use of natural gas, oil, biomass, and other fuels and with an additional 10% cost share bonus incentive for beneficial electrification and heat recovery projects. Eligible manufacturing facilities include those meeting the North American
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality provides grants for development and demonstration of energy storage systems using a wide range of renewable energy resources. The department gives individual grants up to $500,000. Eligible grant recipients include entities of the Montana university system, agricultural research centers,
In addition to the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program, municipalities in the top 1/3 in terms of population can establish local C-PACE programs to finance projects fitting certain criteria for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Those within these jurisdictions may apply
Oklahoma requires that planning and construction for state buildings uses standards that conserve energy and optimize energy performance. Design and construction must reduce dependence on imported sources of energy through energy efficiency, local energy sources, and renewable energy sources.
Under the Reinvestment Payment Program, new industrial facilities including investment of at least $20,000,000 or equipment upgrades of any kind worth greater than $2,000,000 can apply for a reinvestment payment no later than 90 days after starting construction. If the Board of Economic Development approves
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 Green Colorado Credit Reserve (GCCR) is a loan loss reserve created by the Colorado Energy Office to incentivize private lenders to make commercial loans up to $100,000 for capital improvements promoting renewable energy. For each loan made by a participating lender, the GCCR provides
The Illinois Finance Authority administers the Illinois Climate Bank. The Illinois Climate Bank provides bond financing for renewable energy and energy resilience projects through a range of programs including the Grid Resilience Grant, the State Small Business Climate Initiative, and the PACE bond program.
By December 31, 2025, Maine will issue a request for proposals for the development and operation of a qualifying facility hydrogen facility to participate in the Clean Hydrogen Pilot Program. The facility will receive support from the program to produce and distribute clean hydrogen, including
