Texas has a set of energy efficiency goals and requirements for different state entities. political subdivisions, higher education institutions, and state agencies are required to decrease electricity use by 5% annually for 7 years from the 2019 baseline and implement all energy efficiency measures that
This program accelerates the adoption of innovative energy technologies and expands access to them by providing reimbursement grants to manufacturers, non-profits, utilities, and local institutions like schools, hospitals, and municipalities. Projects using biomass, biogas, solar thermal, beneficial electrification, and thermal storage, among other technologies, are
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has a multi-sectoral cap-and-trade system that requires businesses to purchase allowances equivalent to their emissions, incentivizing mitigation and the uptake of renewable thermal solutions. The program is designed to contribute to the state’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Florida Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program allows owners of eligible commercial and industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of their renewable energy and other sustainability improvements. A wide range of renewable energy technology projects are eligible. This financing is only available
Manufacturers in Kentucky can be refunded for up to 100% of sales or use tax for new or replacement equipment for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Projects must result in a decrease in energy usage by at least 15%.
The Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator is a specialized finance program designed to drive private capital into market gaps for goods and services producing low or no greenhouse gas emissions. Qualifying projects include solar, wind, and geothermal projects, projects using fuel cells to store
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers zero-interest loans to Minnesota small businesses to help comply with or exceed environmental regulations, including those regulating emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Recipients must employ less than 100 employees and report less than $500,000 in yearly after-tax
Under North Carolina’s Program to Finance Energy Improvement, local governments can create a revolving loan program to finance the purchase and installation of renewable energy projects affixed to residential, commercial, or other real property. The charged interest rate on loans may not exceed 8% per
In Nevada, new state buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. must comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 and ENERGY STAR guidelines. The Administrator of the Division determines what building design measures are appropriate from project to project. They also issue a final approval of payment after reviewing
Oklahoma has a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program which can finance up to 100% of the costs of eligible projects with an extended amortization period such that projects can be cash flow positive from day one. Eligible properties include commercial, industrial, and agricultural
