The Illinois Finance Authority's Energy Efficiency Initiative provides bonds or loan guarantees for a variety of energy related projects. This document contains guidelines for the program.

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 2009 presentation by the Colorado's Governor's office describes the state's use of its QECB allocation. The state is using a portion of the allocation to finance a PACE program in Boulder, CO.

This report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy evaluates the effectiveness of federal tax credits for various energy efficiency upgrades made by businesses or residences.

This program by Austin Energy promotes energy efficiency by providing rebates on the costs of such upgrades for government and commercial buildings.

Toledo-Lucas Port Authority is using $15M in funding from the Department of Energy to finance an energy efficiency improvement program targeting residents, businesses, and local government buildings.

This matrix created by the City of Chicago describes what forms of financial assistance various building energy efficiency upgrades qualify for.

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.

With the end of ARRA-based financing programs, the energy industry is looking for new sources of financing. This presentation by Lewis Milford of the Clean Energy Group examines the challenges ahead.

Paul L. Toth of the Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority reviews the Port's energy efficiency program for commercial buildings.

This market study from the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance documents the positive economic and environmental impacts of investment in energy efficiency.

This publication from the New York City Economic Development Corporation reviews the organization's achievements in 2011. This includes creating incubators and operating solar energy grants, along with many other economic development initiatives.

This 1-page document from the Department of Energy highlights the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Advanced Energy Utility District Project, which takes advantage of the BetterBuildings Program to fund energy efficiency improvements.

The City of Cincinnati offers a tiered tax-abatement for new and renovated buildings that meet the US Green Building Council's LEED standards.

This is a report by the American Council for Energy-Efficiency which compares various state programs that provide industrial and large-scale commercial users of state energy efficiency financing mechanisms alternatives to standard repayment schemes....

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.

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...

Authored by the Clean Energy States Alliance, this report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reviews financial incentives and financing tools used by state programs to encourage clean energy investment. The financial tools outlined...

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 presentation by Cam Turner covers multiple options for pairing tax credits to finance renewable energy projects.

This fact sheet from the Community Development arm of the City of Cincinnati describes a commercial property tax abatement program. To qualify, the new or renovated commercial property must be certified according to Leadership in Energy and...

This review of PACE financing in Ohio was written by Raymond C. Headen, Sally W. Bloomfield, Matt Warnock, and Caleb Bell of Bricker & Eckler, LLP. The article reviews federal policies affecting PACE and mortgages, as well as Ohio policies affecting...

This document gives an overview of several loan fund programs administered by the City of Columbus, OH for businesses to help finance energy efficiency and Brownfield projects.

This report from the Center for American Progress examines and compares state policies and programs related to energy efficiency.

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

This presentation by Patrick Quinton of the Portland Development Commission highlights their Clean Energy Works Program which helps to finance residential energy efficiency upgrades.

The Department of Energy has released this guidance pertaining to the use of Energy Efficiency and Block Grant (EEBCG) funds. It explains how funds can be used for capitalizing revolving loan funds, interest rate buy down, loan loss reserves and...

The Department of Energy has released this guidance for recipients of DOE State Energy Program funds. It explains how funds can be used for capitalizing revolving loan funds, interest rate buy down, loan loss reserves and other development finance...

This brochure highlights Iowa City's Energy Conservation Opportunity Revolving Loan Fund (ECO-RLF). The ECO-RLF provides low-interest loans to assist with local energy efficiency projects that will provide ongoing utility cost savings for city...

David Rogers of Bricker & Eckler looks at how solar special improvement districts (SIDs) and other federal programs for renewable energy work in this presentation.

The Home Energy Assistance Loan (HEAL) pilot program will provide four Arkansas businesses (one in each Congressional District) with facility audits and zero interest retrofit financing of energy efficiency improvements for their facilities....

This report looks at the Clean Energy Work Portland (CEWP) program. CEWP was created in 2009 with ARRA funding and is the first large-scale energy retrofit program in the nation to use onbill financing, an innovative approach that allows residents...