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
Aimed at assisting Minnesota public entities in boosting energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment, this program provides a wide array of technical, contractual, and financial assistance in pursuing Energy Savings Performance Contracting. ESPCs work with approved Energy Service Companies to use the money saved by
Regulated electric utilities across Montana are required to offer customers a green power option from renewable resources. Specific renewable energy types and program administration policies vary by utility.
Any taxpayer who owns a dairy or feedlot can be given a tax credit for agricultural biomass transported to facilities generating electricity or making biocrude or other liquid or gaseous fuel for commercial use. This income tax credit will be equivalent to $5.00 per wet
This sales and use tax exemption applies to qualifying energy conversion facilities used in the commercial and industrial sectors and covers up to 100% of the taxpayer’s sales and use tax liability. This 100% tax exemption applies to waste-to-energy, including garbage to energy conversion, and
The Puerto Rico Energy Program of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce provides funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, energy audits for municipalities, and guidance on public energy policy compliance through the State Energy Program.
Virginia mandates that Phase I and Phase II Utilities generate a certain portion of their annual electricity sales from renewable energy sources. The required percentage increases gradually over time, with the percentage for Phase I Utilities increasing from 6% in 2021 to 100% by 2050
This program accelerates the adoption of innovative energy technologies and expands access to them by providing reimbursement grants to manufacturers, non-profits, utilities, and local institutions like schools, hospitals, and municipalities. Projects using biomass, biogas, solar thermal, beneficial electrification, and thermal storage, among other technologies, are
This is one of two programs under the California Energy Conservation Assistance Act. Under this Act, the California Energy Commission provides cities, counties, special districts, public universities, public hospitals, and California Native American Tribes with 1%-interest loans capped at $3 million to finance energy efficiency
Delaware’s Renewable Energy Standards require investor-owned utilities, local governments, and retail electricity suppliers to derive 40% of their energy from renewable sources by 2035. The Renewable Energy Standards Act outlines the statutory details of the renewable energy portfolio standard, issuance of renewable energy credits, and
