CALED knows from its work supporting economic development throughout California that infrastructure financing is a challenge for many rural communities. CALED collaborated with CDFA to develop this guidebook to meet the need for a resource to help...

In 2011, Governor Cuomo created ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) and the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to advance the administration’s efforts to improve New York’s business climate and expand economic growth. This 2019...

Factsheet 2 of the Energy Investment Partnerships covers clean energy through bond markets, credit enhancements and capital markets, property assessed clean energy, and market assessment.

Sandy Fazeli from the National Association of State Energy Officials will present ways some states have financed and already seen success with energy programs on the state levels

The State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network examines various policy and regulatory mechanisms that can be used to ensure that efficiency financing initiatives provide value for society and protection for consumers. Featuring case studies...

In this edition of the State Scorecard, MA secured the top spot followed by CA, RI, OR, and VT. The most-improved states were AR, DC, KY, and WI. IN and OH fell the furthest in the ranking due to rolling back energy savings targets. Despite setbacks...

This guide from the US DOE is designed as a resource to shows the range of incentives and policies for operational community solar projects while providing examples. Additionally, this guide suggests changes in the regulatory landscape that could...

This whitepaper by Advanced Energy Economy examined the range of financing programs offered and administered by various state agencies in California, which agency had oversight over each program, and how the offerings of the different programs...

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a decision to have the investor-owned utilities implement energy efficiency financing pilots for both residential and non-residential properties. This presentation describes CAEATFA's role...

Deana Carrillo with California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority provides a summary of bonds, tax exclusion, energy efficiency financing, and an update on residential PACE in California.

The Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA) retained Cardno to provide an analysis of public incentives available for economic development within the State of Oregon. In this document, Cardno provides a review of the rationale, philosophy,...

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh’s economic development agency, committed to creating jobs, expanding the City’s tax base, and improving the vitality of businesses and neighborhoods. On the following...

This document provides guidance, requirements, forms and other information to assist eligible taxpayers claim the Georgia Clean Energy Property Tax Credit. The credits are available to taxpayers between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2014.

The Texas Renewable Energy Industry Report is a very detailed assessment of the state's renewable energy portfolio. The report is balanced with information and data highlighting case studies. financial incentives, consumption by energy source,...

John Saris with Business Oregon showcases the benefits of 40 years of state supported sustainable energy initiatives. Saris demonstrates how Oregon has become one of the, if not the, national leader of clean energy finance.

Tony Grappone at Novogradac & Company and Ruth Silman at Nixon Peabody focus on the wide variety of state and local portfolios and subsidies for renewable energy projects.

Tremendously useful document from Wisconsin's Office of Energy Independence. This document provides comprehensive, detailed information of all state and federal grants, loans, bonds, credits, and programs that can be utilized for clean energy...

Sarah Gentile with New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection presents about N.J.'s extensive and successful measures to promote renewable energy development.

C. Baird Brown and Christopher Berendt share financing options for community scale renewable energy projects.

Technological, statutory, and financial considerations for installing CHP systems are discussed by Emmett Kelly of Frost Brown Todd LLC.

This National Renewable Energy Labrotory report examines the effectivness of various state and local economic incentives for renewable energy. The report makes recommendations for policy best practices when establishing renewable energy incentive...

This report by the American Council for an Energy-Effecient Economy (ACEEE) explores the effectiveness of various state Cost Recovery Mechanisms (CRMs) used to finance industrial energy efficiency upgrades through utility bill repayment. The report...

This comprehensive report by Brookings provides an in-depth look at the "Green Economy" and explores various policy changes that could encourage growth in this sector.

This guidebook produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory provides an in-depth analysis of how federal and state financing programs affect the geothermal industry.

This report from the Ohio Department of Development provides an update on progress made toward bolstering the state's fuel cell cluster. Elements include state support for research and markets and an overview of the fuel cell industry.

Description of programs availible to aid small wind developers published by the Clean Energy States Alliance. Provides an overview of federal programs and programs used by Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin.

This is the application for the Oregon Dept. of Energy's Business Energy Tax Credit program. The program finances renewable energy upgrades, and the detailed application covers the final certification process.

Written in conjunction with Ice Miller LLP, the Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide examines how to effectively apply tax credits to development opportunities, and explains the basics of tax credits and the fundamentals of using these tools. In...

This report covers the best energy policies, including a lengthy section on financing programs, from many states and cities. Each program type is illustrated by at least one case study. The report was produced by the Renewable Energy & Energy...

This resource from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory provides a checklist that state and local governments can use when considering solar photovoltaic power purchase agreements (PPA). The guidance provides an overview of a PPA, financing...

This report from the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) provides a thorough review of state programs supporting renewable energy projects. The report profiles each state, and includes information on the state market, development, and...

These guidelines from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency describes the NC renewable energy tax credit program, which allows businesses to claim a 35% credit for efficient systems installation. The guidelines overview the...

This 2007 report by Mark Wolfe of the Energy Programs Consortium provides a detailed review of state energy financing programs. Details include a count of state programs by type and specific financial details of loans and tax credits in several...

This document compiled by the EPA highlights different programs available in Florida for renewable energy projects on contaminated lands.

Bob Repine covers Oregon's various financing tools related to renewable energy in this presentation.