The Oklahoma State Legislature acknowledges that renewable natural gas (RNG) can help ensure that the state reaches carbon neutrality. Thus, it mandates that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission issue a report and recommendations to the Legislature regarding the ability and appropriateness of natural gas utilities to
Oklahoma has a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program which can finance up to 100% of the costs of eligible projects with an extended amortization period such that projects can be cash flow positive from day one. Eligible properties include commercial, industrial, and agricultural
Under Section 307.175, alternative energy systems are exempt from ad valorem property taxation, including solar, geothermal, and biogas (“methane gas”).
HB 2021 created a $50 million fund at the Oregon Department of Energy to provide grants for the development of community renewable energy projects. Eligible “renewable energy systems” include those that use biomass, solar, geothermal, or biogas to generate energy as well as energy storage
The State Department of Energy must develop and maintain an inventory of biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) resources available to the state. This inventory can include potential sources and their estimated production quantities, estimates of the range of technologies available to the state, and
Before the construction of a renewable energy production system, an individual can apply to the State Department of Energy for a grant worth up to 35% of the cost of the project or $250,000 per system. Their definition of a “renewable energy production system” includes
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program sets a limit on emissions from fossil fuel use in commercial, industrial, residential, and transportation sources. Emissions from biomass-derived fuels are exempt from the regulation. The limit took effect in 2022 and decreases over time. The program sets limits for stationary
The Alternative and Clean Energy Program provides grants, loan guarantees, and loan funds for the construction of alternative and clean energy projects in the state. Private investment must match $1 for every $1 of program funds awarded. Eligible applicants include businesses, economic development organizations, and
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA), an independent public body, finances clean energy projects in the state. PEDA awards grants, loans, and loan guarantees as well as both tax-exempt and taxable bond financing for advanced clean energy projects. This authority and support exists outside of
The Market Development portfolio is one of four portfolios associated with the New York State Clean Energy Fund. It provides $2.4 billion in programmatic funding for energy efficiency and clean energy solutions through 2025. Focus areas for the Market Development Portfolio include renewable energy, distributed
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