The Energy Technology & Innovation Grant Program is a subgrant opportunity that is part of a federal award to the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED). It supports a broad range of energy technologies including renewable energy, energy storage, liquid fuels innovation, and renewable natural
The Indiana Office of Energy Development administers the Community Energy Challenge Grant Program, which is targeted at enhancing access to energy efficiency options through diverse energy resources. The current funding cycle is closed, but future opportunities are forthcoming.
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance administers a property tax deduction that includes geothermal, solar, wind, and hydroelectric. Thermal heating and cooling systems using solar or geothermal energy also qualify.
Hawaii Senate Bill 932 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 196 to create a clean energy and energy efficiency revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. This bill was enacted in 2021 and there are not currently any examples of specific past projects
Hawaii’s Renewable Portfolio Standard, updated in 2015 with House Bill 623, requires that large self-generators ensure that on-site energy generation consists of 40% renewable energy by 2030, 70% by 2035, and 100% by 2040. Renewable energy includes energy generated using biomass, biofuels, solar thermal, green
The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR) State Energy Loan Program offers low-interest loans for energy projects for homes and businesses located in Idaho. Loans are available for renewable energy projects, HVAC systems, insulation, appliances, and more. Loans to commercial, multi-family, agricultural,
Idaho Senate Bill 1192 (2005) authorizes the Idaho Energy Resources Authority to undertake any renewable energy generation project and issue bonds to finance their costs, amending section 67-8908 of the Idaho code. Its definition of renewable energy includes closed-loop biomass, fuel cells, geothermal energy, waste
Section 200/10-10 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes Property Tax Code establishes an alternate valuation assessment for solar energy systems. When the owner of a property with a solar energy system files a claim for an alternate valuation, the chief county assessment officer ascertains both the
The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation’s Net Zero Energy Building Program awards grants for new construction or retrofit projects that achieve site net zero energy performance or better. To be eligible, buildings must offset all of their energy consumption with on-site generation from renewable resources
Section 687/6-4 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes establishes the Renewable Energy Resources Trust Fund in the State Treasury to provide grants, loans, and other incentives to foster investment in and development of renewable energy resources. Section 687/6-3 defines renewable energy resources to include wind, solar
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