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...

Larry Kosmont of Kosmont Companies introduces Economic Development 2.0, a new way of understanding and implementing economic development to effectively combat sustainability and resource challenges.

George Strobel of State Tax Credit Exchange overviews the commonly used tax credits in South Carolina.

Jeff Ruble of Santee Cooper discusses the different financing mechanisms available for energy projects.

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 guide from Bricker & Eckler and Argus Growth Consultants outlines the array of tools with which Ohio economic development practitioners can stimulate development to occur in their communities.

The New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 merges the State’s economic development incentive programs with the goal of enhancing business attraction, retention and job creation efforts and strengthening New Jersey’s competitive edge in the...

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,...

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...

Harcourt Brown & Carey present a number of recommendations that will create greater access to financing for energy efficient improvements throughout California. These suggestions could be tailored to have impact in other states as well.

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

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

The State of Connecticut Dept. of Revenue Services created this Guide to the state's business tax credits, which provides summaries of all tax credits offered to businesses at the state level.

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.

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 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 Incentives and Tax Guide breaks down available tax credits, job programs, and tax exemptions among other items available in the state of Oklahoma in 2011.

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

CDFA's Tax Credit Resource Library is a one-stop center for resources on a wide variety of resources dedicated to this economic development tool. Browse the Library for information about state and federal programs for housing, brownfields...