The Colorado Clean Energy Fund is a specialized, nonprofit intermediary developed as a collaboration between the Colorado Energy Office, the Department of Energy, and the Coalition for Green Capital. The Fund deploys investment capital to connect individuals and organizations undertaking clean energy projects with traditional
Any new construction of buildings owned by Washington D.C. should be all-electric, adhere to Net Zero Energy standards, and utilize renewable energy technology when feasible. Washington D.C. This also applies to substantial building improvement projects that are owned by or receive District direct or indirect
The Illinois Finance Authority administers the Illinois Climate Bank. The Illinois Climate Bank provides bond financing for renewable energy and energy resilience projects through a range of programs including the Grid Resilience Grant, the State Small Business Climate Initiative, and the PACE bond program.
Maryland state-owned buildings are required to decrease emissions by 20% from 2018 levels by 2031. Also, the High Performance Green Building Program requires new buildings and major renovations align with Maryland’s goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2045. This rule applies to buildings
For commercial and industrial property owners in rural Minnesota counties, the Rural Minnesota Energy Board offers PACE funding for retrofits that install solar thermal, geothermal heat pumps, or any technology which increases energy efficiency. The program is only available in areas where the Rural Minnesota
Energy efficiency building standards apply to new construction and major renovation projects of state owned or state leased buildings. Buildings must exceed the International Energy Conservation Code by at least 20%, where cost-effective. The Montana Department of Labor, Montana university system, and other state agencies
New Jersey offers a property tax exemption for renewable energy systems that meet on-site electricity and HVAC needs for businesses. Eligible renewable energy systems can use geothermal, solar thermal, biomass, landfill gas, and other energy types.
The FlexTech program shares the cost to produce an objective, site-specific, and targeted study on how best to implement clean energy and/or energy efficiency technologies. Commercial, industrial, and multifamily facilities that pay into the electric Systems Benefits Charge are eligible. In addition, colleges and universities
The Alternative and Clean Energy Program provides grants, loan guarantees, and loans for the construction of alternative and clean energy projects. Private investment must match $1 for every $1 of program funds awarded. Eligible applicants include businesses, economic development organizations, individuals, and local governments. Alternative
Taxpayers in South Carolina who purchase and install a solar thermal or geothermal energy system are eligible for a tax credit up to 25% of purchase and installation costs against income tax liability. The credit cannot exceed $3,500 or 50% of the taxpayer’s liability. Unused
