Minnesota – Local Option – Energy Improvement Financing Programs
| Incentive Type | PACE Financing |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Loan maturity may not exceed the lesser of the weighted average of the useful life of improvements or 20 years; interest rates locally determined, but must be sufficient to cover program costs. |
More Information Contact:
Energy Information Center Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources 85 7th Place East Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 Phone: (800) 657-3710 Fax: (651) 297-7891 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.mn.gov Bradley Hanson Edina Emerald Energy Program Contact Phone: (612) 720-2284 E-Mail: [email protected]Minnesota – Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption
| Incentive Type | Sales Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer |
| Incentive Amount | 100% exemption |
| Maximum Incentive | None |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Energy Information Center Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources 85 7th Place East Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 Phone: (800) 657-3710 Fax: (651) 297-7891 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.mn.govMinnesota Energy Loan
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Varies by project |
| Maximum Incentive | $35,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Loan terms from 1 - 20 years at a fixed rate of 5.75%; Maximum household income of $96,500 |
More Information Contact:
LeAnne Karras Neighborhood Energy Connection 624 Selby Avenue Saint Paul , MN 55104 Phone: (651) 221-4462 Ext.132 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thenec.org/Nevada – Local Option – Special Improvement Districts
| Incentive Type | PACE Financing |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 5/28/2009 |
More Information Contact:
http://pacenow.org/Nevada – Portfolio Energy Credits
| Incentive Type | Performance-Based Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Tires (using microwave reduction), Geothermal Hot Water District Heating Systems, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion, Biodiesel |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Utility, State Government, Tribal Government, Agricultural, Institutional |
| Incentive Amount | Varies; higher value for solar PECs than other technologies |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 2/23/2006 |
More Information Contact:
Darci Dalessio Public Utilities Commission of Nevada PEC Administrator Carson City, NV 89701 Phone 2: (775) 684-6171 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.puc.nv.gov Mark Harris Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Engineering Division 1150 E. William Street Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 684-6165 Fax: (775) 684-6120 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://pucweb1.state.nv.us/PUCN/Nevada – Property Tax Abatement for Green Buildings
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | New Buildings LEED Silver: 25% reduction of the property tax payable each year for 5 - 10 years LEED Gold: 25% - 30% reduction of the property tax payable each year for 5 - 10 years LEED Platinum: 25% - 35% reduction of the property tax payable each year for 5 - 10 years Renovations to existing buildings used by a manufacturer LEED-EB Silver: 25% abatement for 1 year LEED-EB Gold: 30% abatement for 1 year LEED-EB Platinum: 35% abatement for 1 year |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | New buildings must earn either Silver, Gold or Platinum certification under the LEED Green Building Rating System and earn at least 3 points for energy conservation. Existing buildings must earn Silver certification or higher under LEED-EB |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 12/4/2007 |
More Information Contact:
Kevin Hill Nevada State Office of Energy 755 North Roop Street, Suite 202 Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 687-1850 Ext.7357 Fax: (775) 687-1869 E-Mail: [email protected] Public Information Nevada Department of Taxation Division of Assessment Standards 1550 College Parkway Suite 115 Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: (775) 684-2100 Fax: (775) 684-2020 Web Site: http://tax.state.nv.us/DOAS_MAIN.htmNevada – Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural |
| Incentive Amount | 100% |
| Maximum Incentive | None |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 7/1/1983 |
More Information Contact:
Information Specialist - Dept. of Taxation NV Department of Taxation 1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 115 Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: (775) 684-2000 Fax: (775) 684-2020 Web Site: http://tax.state.nv.usNevada – Revolving Loan Program
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small Hydroelectric, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Construction, State Government, Installer/Contractor, Fed. Government |
| Incentive Amount | Minimum Loan: $100,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | Maximum Loan: $1 million |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Loan term will not exceed 15 years Interest rate of 3%. A lower interest may be offered to public entities if the project is located in a disadvantaged community. |