The Illinois Clean Energy Innovation Fund is a revolving investment fund seeded by a grant from the state of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Energy. It is now managed by Evergreen Climate Innovations, a non-profit investment fund. This fund makes direct investments in high-potential,
Maryland state-owned buildings are required to decrease emissions by 20% from 2018 levels by 2031. Also, the High Performance Green Building Program requires new buildings and major renovations align with Maryland’s goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2045. This rule applies to buildings
MCPA partners with private financial institutions to provide low-interest or no interest financing to businesses and political subdivisions of the state to fund the capital costs of environmental projects, including those reducing pollution. While many businesses and projects are eligible for loans, the MPCA prioritizes
Energy efficiency building standards apply to new construction and major renovation projects of state owned or state leased buildings. Buildings must exceed the International Energy Conservation Code by at least 20%, where cost-effective. The Montana Department of Labor, Montana university system, and other state agencies
This tax credit applies to new or renovated sustainable buildings that utilize certain upgrades, such as air source and water source heat pumps, to increase energy efficiency or energy conservation. As of 2021, this tax credit requires a higher level of LEED certification for a
This partnership between the Ohio Treasurer of State and local banks provides reduced-rate financing to small business improvement projects for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. The program offers up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans of up
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 grant program, administered by the State Commission on Environmental Quality, seeks to assist the deployment of new technologies that reduce emissions from facilities and other stationary sources in Texas. The program prioritizes projects that use solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources. Grants given
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
Arizona’s Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff requires that regulated electric utilities and electric power cooperatives serving retail customers in Arizona generate 15% of their energy from renewable resources, including several renewable thermal technologies, by 2025. This standard was adopted in 2006 and took effect in
