NYSERDA created the Commercial & Industrial Carbon Challenge to give large, non-residential energy users resources to unlock cost-effective decarbonization opportunities. Winners work one-on-one with NYSERDA to realize their proposed projects rather than navigating on their own through NYSERDA or utility initiatives. Rewards under this challenge
The New York Green Bank (NYGB) is one of four portfolios associated with the New York State Clean Energy Fund. A state-sponsored, specialized financial entity, it works to mitigate gaps and barriers to private sector investments in clean energy capital markets through the use of
Under the North Carolina General Statutes §160D-1320 “Program to Finance Energy Improvement,” the General Assembly allows for local governments to create a program that can finance the purchase and installation of renewable energy projects affixed to residential, commercial, or other real property. In pursuit of
The State of Nevada allows municipalities to create districts to finance certain energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects. Under NRS 271.6312, it is specified that improvements must be made to industrial or commercial property. Qualified improvement projects can be financed through assessments on the real
The Nevada Clean Energy Fund seeks to increase the pace and amount of financing available for qualified clean energy projects in the state. It is functionally a Green Bank, as it seeks to help deploy renewables such as solar and geothermal using a variety of
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 (most relevantly, renewable energy infrastructure). These financing agreements include loan agreements, trust indentures, reimbursement agreements, bonds, and notes. Qualified
The Renewable Energy Tax Abatement came under the jurisdiction of the Governor’s Office of Energy’s jurisdiction in July 2009. It allows for partial sales, use, and property tax abatements for eligible renewable facilities. To qualify, facilities must submit an abatement application to the Office of
This is a program offering a rebate payment equivalent to 40% of heating and installation costs for certain biomass pellet heating systems, up to a maximum of $65,000. To receive rebates, systems must have begun operation after July 9, 2015, and produce 2.5 million BTU
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority established a “Garden State C-PACE program” to facilitate the financing of Commercial-Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) projects in municipalities that opt-in. While PACE financing usually entails voluntary assessments on property, the Authority can also establish a loan loss reserve
In addition to the Garden State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program, municipalities in the top third of New Jersey municipalities in terms of population can establish local C-PACE programs to finance projects fitting certain criteria for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Those within
Stay Informed with the Monthly RTC Newsletter: Get updates on Member & Solutions Provider news, stay current with events, reports, publications, & working group activities.
The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) is the global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities, dramatically cutting carbon emissions.
