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 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 Clean Edge Inc. compares Oregon's clean energy economy's performance to that of other leading states across multiple categories including financial incentives.

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.

These are the results of a survey of renewable energy financing professionals by the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL). The results discuss the types of incentives used, borrowing terms and the importance of various government incentives.

This presentation by Kevin Hale of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority covers the organization's efforts to encourage the development of renewable energy in the state.

Tom McGrath of the New York State Office of the Comptroller covers the state's investment programs, which include mandates for cleantech and in-state businesses, in this presentation.

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.

Lewis Milford, Mark Muro, Jessica Morey, Devashree Saha, and Mark Sinclair authored this report for the Brookings-Rockefeller Project on State and Metropolitan Innovation. The report focuses on state clean energy funds: what they are, how they are...

This ACEEE White Paper provides a wide-ranging overview of the marketplace for energy finance. Topics include commercial banking, CDFIs, federal, state, and local programs, and alternative financing models.

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 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 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.

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 Green Strategies Bulletin from Bricker & Eckler LLP addresses changes to Ohio's tax policy that significantly reduce the tax burdens on certain advanced energy projects. The bulletin includes a review of the prior law and a detailed analysis of...

Jeff Pitkin from the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority provides a thorough overview of the state's financing options for energy efficiency improvements. Details include loan requirements and the financing structure for a...

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...

This fund from the NJ Economic Development Authority and NJ Board of Public Utilities provides convertible loans to clean technology companies. This solicitation provides a thorough summary of the program and includes information on eligibility,...

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...

The Energy Finance in Action panel included these presentations by David Rogers and Douglas Lamb. David Rogers reviewed several programs, including tax-exempt bonds, federal tax credits, and PACE. Douglas Lamb covered energy financing models,...

This presentation by Andy Holzhauser of the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance describes a weatherization financing program launched in 2010. The program assists homeowners by first providing a low-cost energy audit and by then providing or...

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...

Ohio has adopted several provisions over the last year and a half to allow the Buckeye State the opportunity to be at the front of the property assessed clean energy (PACE) district movement. This webcast addresses the basics of PACE financing and...

This paper from the National Renewable Energy laboratory describes the basics of how a revolving loan fund works and how to setup a revolving loan fund for energy efficiency projects. The appendix contains a variety of resources related to RLF best...

This University of North Carolina report summarizes private energy efficiency project financing options in North Carolina.

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

This report by the National Association of State Energy Officials examines the use of revolving loan funds by states to finance energy projects and highlights the RLF programs of six states.

The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development has published this factsheet that summarizes the state's renewable energy incentives, which emphasizes a post-performance refundable tax credit for up to 100% of new state tax revenues (includes...

This document from the Delaware Economic Development Office details the options available to Delaware businesses for green projects.

Michael Grainey of Business Oregon discusses Oregon's Small Scale Energy Loan Program in this presentation.

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

New Equity Daily has launched this free online search tool that allows you to use key words to identify the financing products available for your business and/or real estate project. At this time, the search is only available for Chicago, but New...

The Ohio Department of Development is seeking applications from professional fund managers to assist in starting and developing Ohio’s newly created Ohio Energy Gateway Fund, a fund of funds dedicated to Ohio’s advanced energy sector. Proposals are...

This presentation was given by Brett Breitschwerdt of Bricker & Eckler LLP at the OEDA Annual Summit on October 15, 2009. This presentation covers the tax and financing provisions of Federal and Ohio programs concerning Alternative Energy.

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and...