Solar Thermal

California PACE

The California PACE Program allows local governments to establish property assessed clean energy districts. In these districts, property owners can borrow money to finance energy improvements and pay the borrowed money back, typically with property taxes, with a special property assessment. The California Alternative Energy

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DC-PACE

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) enables property owners to finance improvements to their property. DC PACE allows property owners to access financing for qualifying energy efficiency and clean energy improvements on their buildings and repay the investment through a special tax assessment. This arrangement spreads

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Innovation Fund Investment Tax Credits

Innovation Fund Tax Credits, which will be available until June 30, 2028, are allowed against income, corporate, and franchise taxes. A tax credit shall be allowed against certain taxes for up to 25% of a taxpayer’s cash equity investment in a board certified innovation fund.

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Energy Efficiency Loans for State Agencies

State agencies can apply to the Kentucky Green Bank for revolving loans for energy conservation projects. They offer SELF revolving loans for projects costing between $50,000 and $225,000 that forecast a 20% energy reduction. They offer hybrid revolving loans for projects costing between $50,000 and

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Alternative Energy Personal Property Tax Exemption

Michigan offers a tax exemption up to 100% for commercial alternative energy systems, personal property of an alternative energy technology firm, or personal property used by a business for the purpose of alternative energy research, development, or manufacturing.

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Nonfossil Energy Generation Tax Exemption

Montana law exempts capital investments in non-residential buildings that generate energy from non-fossil sources from property tax. Exemptions cannot exceed $100,000 and are exempt for ten years after installation. To claim the exemption, use Montana Department of Revenue Form AB-14.

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Commercial Industrial Solar Rebate Program

This program is funded by alternative compliance payments related to the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. Eligible entities include businesses, non-profits, governments, schools, and agricultural entities who are customers of utilities that are subject to RPS requirements. This incentive can cover up to $10,000 or 25%

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State Infrastructure Bank

The Nevada State Infrastructure Bank is available to provide qualified borrowers with loans and other financial assistance towards the development, construction, and maintenance of various facilities including renewable energy infrastructure. These financing agreements include loan agreements, trust indentures, reimbursement agreements, bonds, and notes. Qualified borrowers

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Energy Loan Fund

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

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