Local municipalities in Oregon are able to create special improvement districts where property owners can access PACE financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Municipalities can issue bonds or borrow money from the Oregon Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technologies Loan Program
Taxpayers in South Carolina who purchase and install a solar thermal or geothermal energy system are eligible for a tax credit up to 25% of purchase and installation costs against income tax liability. The credit cannot exceed $3,500 or 50% of the taxpayer’s liability. Unused
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 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation administers the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program which gives loans to state government entities, municipal governments, the University of Alaska, and schools for qualifying energy efficiency improvements. Savings from the project must exceed loan payments. Loan participants need to
The GEMM 1 regulation from the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission requires that large, energy-intensive and trade-exposed manufacturers conduct “GHG Best Available Emissions Control Technology” and “Energy BMP Audit Plan” audits every five years to achieve a 5% reduction in their GHG emissions. If they
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.
Massachusetts’ Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS) was established to complement the RPS Program, providing requirements and incentives for alternative electricity technologies. It provides incentives for Massachusetts businesses, institutions, and governments for installing eligible alternative energy systems and requires a certain percentage of the state’s electric
Maine requires state agencies to develop and execute sustainability plans that keep them on target for meeting the statewide renewable energy and GHG reduction timelines. All new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must consider energy efficiency, have an energy use target that exceeds
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers emergency loans to public schools, local governments, public hospitals, and public colleges and universities to manage energy equipment failure to replace, repair, and upgrade damaged equipment.
Businesses and nonprofits can apply to the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority for loans to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Energy audit is required to receive loans. Loans can range from $100,000 to $1 million.
