The Clean Energy Fund, administered by the Community Development Finance Authority, provides loans for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technology projects. Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profits, and municipalities. To receive financing, projects must result in at least a 15% increase in energy savings. Loans
PACE financing programs use authority given to a municipality to offer financing for property owners to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on existing commercial structures. The property owner voluntary agrees to repay the financing through a special assessment. PACE provides financing for these
Oregon’s Department of Energy provides grants to finance up to 75% of energy assessment costs for farms, ranches, and rural small businesses. Energy assessments must be performed by an approved assessor.
The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund is geared primarily towards energy efficiency projects in businesses and industry, but can also be available to nonprofits, utilities, and government entities under certain circumstances. Loans are typically between $50,000 and $1,000,000 with a maximum loan period of 10
Businesses, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, non-profits, and municipalities undertaking renewable energy or energy efficiency projects are eligible to receive funding through the Vermont Economic Development Authority’s Commercial Energy Loan Program. Loans are available up to $6 million with the variable rate option and $500,000
Arkansas allows municipalities and counties to issue energy efficiency project bonds. Eligible uses include projects that reduce energy consumption or operational costs or projects to install energy efficiency systems. Bonds can be issued for a maximum of 20 years. These bonds and their income are
The Connecticut Green Bank is the nation’s first green bank. It works with private-sector investors to create low-cost and long-term financing for sustainable projects. More specifically, it looks to support clean energy infrastructure improvements, accelerate the commercialization of clean energy sources, and stimulate demand for
Iowa businesses can apply to the Low Interest Revolving Loan Fund, administered by the IADG Energy Bank, for financing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy management projects. Loan terms are low-interest and have a term of up to 10 years. Loan sizes range from
The Maryland Energy Administration provides grants to local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and communities to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation petroleum-reduction projects. MEA funds four grant programs: the Clean Energy for Local Governments Program (CELG); the Public Facilities Solar Program
The C3 Accelerator, hosted by Centrepolis at Lawrence Technological University, supports growth stage clean technology, climate technology, and circular economy businesses by driving the adoption of their technology in Michigan. They promote the development of products that advance renewable electricity, energy efficiency, and other clean
