Any new construction of buildings owned by Washington D.C. should be all-electric, adhere to Net Zero Energy standards, and utilize renewable energy technology when feasible. Washington D.C. This also applies to substantial building improvement projects that are owned by or receive District direct or indirect
The Illinois Smart Energy Design Assistance Program, a public-private partnership, administers the Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Program. This program provides guidance for repairs, upgrades, and maintenance needs for buildings, including HVAC systems. Non-residential facilities in the Armen Illinois territory can have services partially or fully reimbursed if
Maryland offers grants to commercial, industrial, data center, and nonprofit entities for energy efficiency projects. Both new construction and existing facilities may be considered for grants to defray the cost of improvements resulting in energy performance that exceeds current codes or standards. Awards can range
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
A business can deduct from corporate taxes a portion of a capital investment that supports energy conservation, up to $3,600. Energy conservation investments that reduce energy waste or reduce energy usage are eligible.
The State of Nevada allows municipalities to create districts to finance certain energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects. Improvements must be made to industrial or commercial property. Qualified improvement projects can be financed through assessments on the real property that secure financing obtained from a
Ohio requires all retail electricity providers, except for municipal utilities and electric cooperatives, to source at least 8.5% of energy sales from alternative energy resources by 2026. Renewable energy facilities must have been operational on or after January 1, 1998 to qualify. Facilities can use
Puerto Rico offers tax credits and incentives to local and foreign companies that produce renewable energy for consumption in the territory or manufacture equipment to generate renewable energy. Eligible companies can have a fixed income tax rate as low as 4% for 15 years, obtain
The program offers low-interest loans for state, public school, college, university, and non-profit hospital facilities for retrofit projects that reduce energy consumption, peak energy demand, or utility costs, including through implementation of renewable thermal energy. The borrowed amount is repaid overtime with energy cost savings.
The Washington Department of Commerce offers grants for energy efficiency projects and upgrades in existing public-owned facilities. Grantees must match half of funding from non-state sources. Projects located in low-income communities, high-impact communities, or tribal areas may be eligible for a reduced matching requirement of
