The Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) was established in 2011 and augmented in 2022 with an additional $1 billion in funding to last through July 22, 2030. EPIC invests over $130 million annually. The program expedites the development and demonstration of technologies that increase resilience
The DC Green Bank is a quasi-government institution helping to use innovative financing mechanisms to lower barriers to renewable energy deployment. It offers several products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, including the Commercial Loan for Energy Efficiency and Renewables (CLEER) and the Community Impact
The Illinois Finance Authority administers the Illinois Climate Bank. The Illinois Climate Bank provides bond financing for renewable energy and energy resilience projects through a range of programs including the Grid Resilience Grant, the State Small Business Climate Initiative, and the PACE bond program.
Maryland allows local governments to establish a tax credit for property taxes for buildings with silver rating according to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards or better, or have another comparable green building rating that is recognized by the state. The scope and terms
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
The RFP seeks proposals to increase the supply of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from thermal renewable energy or certain other non-photovoltaic electric renewable energy projects located in New Hampshire. Specifically, projects that will be eligible to generate Class I, Class I Thermal, or Class IV
Nebraska PACE offers financing for energy improvement projects to property owners. The amount is repaid through a special assessment on the property over a period of years. Local governments can authorize special financing districts for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. This program is only
The Department of Energy must develop and maintain an inventory of biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) resources available to the state. This inventory can include potential sources and their estimated production quantities, estimates of the range of technologies available to the state, and a
Texas offers a tax exemption up to 100% for the appraised value of real property arising from a solar or wind-powered device used for on-site energy production and distribution. The law specifies that solar thermal and thermal storage systems qualify for the exemption, and includes
The Washington Cap-and-Invest Program sets a cap on overall carbon emissions in the state and requires businesses to obtain allowances equal to their greenhouse gas emissions through quarterly auctions. Over time, the cap will be reduced in line with the state’s emissions reduction commitments. It
