Established in 2013 by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, IncubateMass provides funding to Massachusetts incubators to grow the clean energy innovation ecosystem and commercialize clean-tech startups. Grants are up to $175,000 per year and support building out infrastructure, equipment purchases, networking events, growing strategic clusters,
The Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for retail electricity suppliers was established in Section 11F of the Massachusetts General Laws, Title II, Chapter 25A. It began with a requirement that suppliers source 4% of energy from renewable sources by 2009, and was updated by the
Taxpayers qualified as an alternative energy entity may claim a tax credit in Michigan under the Michigan Next Energy Authority Act. As detailed by Section 208.1429 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, qualifying business activities include research, development, or manufacturing of an alternative energy system or
The General Property Tax Act (Act 206 of 1893, Section 211.9i of the Michigan Compiled Statutes) establishes the alternative energy personal property tax exemption in Michigan. This exemption applies to taxes levied on personal property where alternative energy is used to offset commercial or industrial
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Revolving Loan Fund, created within the Michigan State Treasury by Section 460.912 of the Michigan Compiled Statutes, provides loans, grants, and other forms of assistance to public or private entities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
The Michigan Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) funding provides property owners with the opportunity to finance energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy projects with no upfront costs. Eligible improvements must decrease energy or water use or generate electricity on-site.
The Renewable Energy Standard, known as the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act, creates standards for utilities and retail suppliers to produce energy from renewable sources, including biomass, geothermal, solar thermal, and landfill gas.
The C3 Accelerator, hosted by Centrepolis at Lawrence Technological University, supports growth-stage clean tech, climate tech, 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 tech
Efficiency Maine offers incentives for commercial and industrial users to fund thermal projects that reduce the consumption of natural gas, oil, biomass, and other fuels. Eligible projects will lead to fuel savings related to producing thermal energy for heating, steam production, and hot water. Funding
Efficiency Maine offers funding for manufacturer efficiency projects that reduce the use of natural gas, oil, biomass, and other fuels and with an additional 10% cost share bonus incentive for beneficial electrification and heat recovery projects. Eligible projects will increase thermal energy efficiency.
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The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) is the global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities, dramatically cutting carbon emissions.
