The Mississippi Development Authority administers a revolving loan fund for clean energy projects. Eligible applicants include corporations, public school districts, hospitals, higher education institutions, sole proprietors or partnerships, national and regional headquarters operations. Eligible projects must reduce facility energy costs. Loans have terms up to
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority established a “Garden State C-PACE program” to facilitate the financing of Commercial-Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) projects in municipalities that opt in. While PACE financing usually entails voluntary assessments on property, the Authority can also establish a loan loss
Municipalities are allowed to exempt green buildings from property taxes. Properties must have commenced construction after January 1, 2013, have a value more than $10,000, and must meet certification standards for LEED, Green Globes, or an equivalent green building certification program. The exemption amount is
The Oregon Department of Energy offers grants to tribes, local governments, local housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, coordinated care organizations, community action agencies, manufactured dwelling park nonprofits, and electric utilities which they can in turn use to finance heat pump installation. This program came in response
Under the Reinvestment Payment Program, new industrial facilities including investment of at least $20,000,000 or equipment upgrades of any kind worth greater than $2,000,000 can apply for a reinvestment payment no later than 90 days after starting construction. If the Board of Economic Development approves
Vermont offers businesses a tax credit for renewable energy equipment installation. In order to be eligible for this credit, the project must also qualify for the Federal Business Energy Tax Credit. The credit is equivalent to 24% of the Vermont property portion of the Federal
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality offers interest free loans for renovations of $250,000 or more. Eligible applicants include facility-owning state agencies, boards, and commissions, to include institutions of higher learning. Eligible projects include but are not limited to building weatherization, HVAC and lighting replacements
Connecticut has implemented Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) as a financing program that allows Connecticut building owners to access cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy, as well as financing for resiliency and Zero-Emission Vehicle Refueling Infrastructure. This program is only available in participating municipalities.
Utilities, independent renewable energy producers, and utility developers of renewable energy projects can apply to the Idaho Energy Resources Authority’s Clean Energy Project Bond Program for financing for a broad range of clean energy projects.
The Maryland Energy Administration offers a non-competitive grant program to consider proposals that fall outside the range of its other energy programs. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofits, local governments, state governments, and educational institutions. The program budget varies annually. Awards are typically up to $250,000,
