The Illinois Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program allows owners of eligible commercial, nonprofit, non-residential agricultural, or industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of their renewable energy and other sustainability improvements. The program is available in participating municipalities who opt to enter into
Maryland allows local governments to establish a tax credit for property taxes for buildings with silver rating according to the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards or better, or have another comparable green building rating that is recognized by the state. The scope and terms
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provides loans to public schools, public and private non-profit hospitals, and local governments for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Loans are given at a 2.5% interest rate and a 10 year maximum loan term. This is a reimbursement
In the State of New Jersey, all solar energy equipment is exempt from the state’s sales tax. The exemption applies to devices approved by the Board of Public Utilities that are designed to provide heating or cooling by converting solar energy into some other usable
The Commercial & Industrial Carbon Challenge gives non-residential energy users resources to access cost-effective decarbonization opportunities. Winners work one-on-one with NYSERDA to pursue projects. Awards can be used to fund a single large project or a portfolio of projects. All proposals must include beneficial electrification,
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
Texas provides an exemption from franchise tax for manufacturing companies who primarily produce, sell, or install solar or wind energy devices. Storage and thermal systems are included under this policy. This exemption is not capped.
In Washington, investments in projects costing $2 million or more can apply for deferral of all sales and use taxes if the projects manufacture components and ingredients for clean energy projects, store renewable energy, or produce low-carbon fuels. Eligible investments include both new facilities and
Section 41-1514.02 of the Arizona Revised Statutes sets up an environmental technology assistance program under the state Arizona Commerce Authority to support the production of renewable energy products and expansion efforts. Environmental technology manufacturers, producers or processors that make capital investments in qualified facilities in
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
