Chapter 63, Section 38H of the Massachusetts General Laws establishes a 100% excise tax deduction for commercial and industrial users who have made energy-efficient improvements with wind and solar thermal systems. The deduction is effective for the length of the system’s depreciation period.
Maryland holds an annual sales tax holiday for ENERGY STAR appliances and equipment. Eligible items are 100% exempt from sales tax for a weekend in February, typically the third week of the month.
The MinnPACE program offers financing for industrial, commercial, and residential property owners to install energy efficiency and emissions reduction projects, including those utilizing beneficial electrification technologies, geothermal, and solar heating. The program offers 100% financing for eligible projects, repaid at a fixed rate through a
Commercial properties and large residential developments in participating municipalities can apply for financing that covers 100% of the upfront costs for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Eligible properties include commercial, industrial, non-profit, mixed-use, agricultural, and multi-family units. Projects greater than $100,000 may be eligible
Businesses and nonprofits can apply to the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority for loans to finance energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Energy audit is required to receive loans. Loans can range from $100,000 to $1 million.
Renewable energy systems that serve to heat or cool commercial and industrial buildings or irrigation systems are exempt up to 100% from property taxes. This exemption cannot be claimed if another state tax abatement or exemption is claimed on the same piece of property.
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 Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust, created by the Puerto Rican Government, provides funding for research, development, and infrastructure projects related to renewable and clean energy. A wide range of renewable energy projects are eligible to receive support.
This grant program, administered by the State Commission on Environmental Quality, seeks to assist the deployment of new technologies that reduce emissions from facilities and other stationary sources in Texas. The program prioritizes projects that use solar, wind, or other renewable energy sources. Grants given
Businesses, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, non-profits, and municipalities undertaking renewable energy or energy efficiency projects are eligible to receive funding through the Vermont Economic Development Authority’s Commercial Energy Loan Program. Loans are available up to $6 million with the variable rate option and $500,000
