In addition to the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program, municipalities in the top 1/3 in terms of population can establish local C-PACE programs to finance projects fitting certain criteria for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Those within these jurisdictions may apply
In Nevada, new state buildings over 20,000 sq. ft. must comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 and ENERGY STAR guidelines. The Administrator of the Division determines what building design measures are appropriate from project to project. They also issue a final approval of payment after reviewing
When building projects with a total contract price of over $5 million, agencies must consider green energy technologies in design and construction. Agencies are required to spend at least 1.5% of project costs on these technologies. Eligible green energy technologies include solar, geothermal, biomass, and
South Carolina provides a property tax exemption for renewable energy systems with a rated capacity up to 20 kW measured in alternating current. Technologies eligible for this exemption include solar thermal, geothermal, green hydrogen, and biomass. Combined heat and power from renewable sources would also
Vermont’s Renewable Energy Resource Center provides funding for the installation of advanced wood pellet heating systems by pre-approved installers. Funding opportunities vary by system type, property size, and the applicant’s sector. Commercial, non-profit, industrial, and institutional entities can receive up to $25,000.
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
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality offers interest free loans for renovations of $250,000 or more. Eligible applicants include facility-owning state agencies, boards, and commissions, to include institutions of higher learning. Eligible projects include but are not limited to building weatherization, HVAC and lighting replacements
Connecticut has implemented Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) as a financing program that allows Connecticut building owners to access cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy, as well as financing for resiliency and Zero-Emission Vehicle Refueling Infrastructure. This program is only available in participating municipalities.
Real property and improvements to real property that decompose waste and convert the waste to gas for energy use are eligible for a property tax exemption. Methane gas conversion property installed after December 31, 2012 must be connected with or work in conjunction with a
The Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust Fund is aimed at promoting the increased availability, use, and affordability of renewable energy by funding research, design, and evaluation of pilots to promote energy innovation. Technologies that are eligible for funds include solar thermal, geothermal heating and cooling projects,
