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 Ohio Energy Loan Fund (ELF) helps eligible applicants receive low-interest financing to install energy efficiency measures that reduce energy use by at least 15%. Low-interest loans are available and range from $250,000 to $2.5 million. Loan terms are a maximum of 15 years. Eligible
This partnership between the Ohio Treasurer of State and local banks provides reduced-rate financing to small business improvement projects for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation. The program offers up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans of up
Ohio requires all retail electricity providers, except for municipal utilities and electric cooperatives, to source at least 8.5% of energy sales from alternative energy resources by 2026. Renewable energy facilities must have been operational on or after January 1, 1998 to qualify. Facilities can use
Ohio allows local governments to create special energy improvement districts in which property owners can access PACE financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvement projects. This financing can be used for, biomass, geothermal, gasification, and energy efficiency projects. Loans are paid back by property
The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) administers the Clean Air Improvement Program. The program provides financing for pollution control projects, energy efficiency projects, and renewable energy projects through bond financing. The OAQDA is also authorized to approve tax exemptions up to 100% on tangible
