Renewable Energy Funding
The table below displays grants, tax incentives, loans, rebates, and other funding that support renewable energy in the United States.
We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.
This table is updated monthly.
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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Geography | Deadlines | Award/Incentive | Info Link | QA Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Program | USDA Rural Utilities Service | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Hydropower, geothermal, biomass, renewable-charged storage, grid infrastructure | Utilities, co-ops, Tribes, eligible businesses, nonprofits and governments | U.S.; rural-service requirements | October 9, 2026 (LOI) | $1M–$100M; possible partial forgiveness | USDA | Open; urgent deadline. Standalone new wind/solar generation is not listed as eligible |
| Distributed Generation Energy Project Financing | USDA Rural Utilities Service | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Renewable generation, storage and related infrastructure | Developers, rural utilities, eligible cooperatives | U.S. rural communities | Rolling | Up to 75% of costs for qualifying developer projects | USDA | Rural electricity sales/PPA requirements; project amount varies |
| Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program | USDA Rural Utilities Service | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Renewable generation, electric distribution and transmission | Utilities, co-ops, public bodies, eligible businesses | U.S. rural areas | Rolling | Up to 100% of qualifying work plans under applicable loan structures | USDA | Applicant must provide qualifying rural electric service |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program | USDA Rural Utilities Service | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Distributed renewable energy, conservation and customer energy programs | Eligible rural electric utilities | U.S. rural areas | Rolling | Undisclosed | USDA | Utility borrowing and consumer relending; amount not established |
| Title 17 Energy Financing Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal Government | Loan Guarantee | Innovative renewable generation, energy storage and qualifying infrastructure | Eligible commercial project sponsors and other qualifying borrowers | United States | Applications accepted | Custom project financing; amount varies | DOE | Large projects; separate financing categories have distinct eligibility requirements |
| Tribal Energy Financing Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Tribal renewable energy and energy infrastructure | Federally recognized Tribes and qualifying Tribal Energy Development Organizations | United States | Applications accepted | Up to 80% of eligible project costs in applicable structures | DOE | Federal-support restrictions may limit funding combinations |
| Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit | Canada Revenue Agency | Federal Government | Tax Incentive | Qualifying renewable generation and other clean technology property | Eligible taxable Canadian corporations and qualifying claimants | Canada | Available for qualifying property through 2034 | Up to 30% of eligible capital costs through 2033 | CRA | Labour conditions affect rate; minimum $50K credit requires sufficient qualifying expenditure |
| Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit | Canada Revenue Agency | Federal Government | Tax Incentive | Eligible electricity generation, storage and transmission | Qualifying taxable and certain tax-exempt Canadian entities | Canada | Qualifying property through December 31, 2034 | Generally 15% of eligible capital costs | CRA | Entity, technology and labour requirements apply |
| NY-Sun Commercial / Industrial Incentive Program (PON 3082) | NYSERDA | State | Rebate | Commercial and industrial photovoltaic installations | Qualifying solar projects through participating contractors | New York, Upstate region | Rolling; through December 31, 2030 or funding exhaustion | Undisclosed; capacity-based | NYSERDA | Generally 750 kW–7.5 MW; confirm available incentive block |
| NY-Sun Residential/Nonresidential Incentive Program (PON 2112) | NYSERDA | State | Rebate | Residential and nonresidential photovoltaic installations | Qualifying projects through participating contractors/builders | New York | Rolling; through December 31, 2030 or funding exhaustion | Undisclosed; capacity-based | NYSERDA | Different project-size limits by region; smaller projects may fall below $50K |
| Clean Electricity Investment Credit (Section 48E) | Internal Revenue Service | Federal Government | Tax Incentive | Qualifying clean generation and storage investments | Eligible taxpayers and qualifying entities | United States | Statutory timing restrictions | Generally 6% base or 30% with qualifying conditions | IRS | Wind/solar projects face accelerated termination rules; credit amount depends on eligible investment |
| Residential and Retail Energy Storage Market Acceleration Incentives Programs (PON 6004) | NYSERDA | State | Rebate | Battery storage, standalone storage, renewable-paired storage | Residential and nonresidential projects through participating contractors | New York | Rolling; solicitation ends December 31, 2030 | Undisclosed; per-kWh incentives | Official program | Retail projects up to 5 MW/20 MWh. Residential maximum 25 kWh. Small projects may receive less than $50K |
| Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART 3.0) | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Utility Incentive | Solar PV generation, qualifying solar-plus-storage | Eligible solar project owners/developers meeting utility and program requirements | Massachusetts | December 31, 2026 (2026 program year) | 2026 base compensation rates $0.1790–$0.2807/kWh for systems over 25 kW, subject to program calculations | Official program | Generation-based compensation, not an upfront grant. Actual amount depends on project and tariff calculations |
| Bulk Energy Storage Program – Index Storage Credits | NYSERDA | State | Other | Utility-scale battery and other qualifying energy storage | Eligible utility-scale storage developers | New York | Expected by December 2026; solicitation not yet issued | Undisclosed; competitive long-term credit contracts | Official program | Second solicitation officially announced for release by year-end; final eligibility and dates pending |
| Renewable Energy Standard – Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificate Procurement | NYSERDA | State | Other | Utility-scale solar, wind, hydropower and qualifying renewable generation | Eligible developers and project owners | New York | Closed; expected 2027 based on annual solicitation history | Undisclosed; competitively negotiated REC contracts | Official program | 2026 bidding closed July 30. Program has recent solicitations and awards; 2027 dates not confirmed |
| Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (PON 3414) | NYSERDA | State | Grant | Community solar, energy storage, feasibility, project development | Affordable housing providers, community organizations, technical service providers and eligible partners | New York | Rolling; solicitation through December 31, 2029 | Up to US$200,000 | Official program | Supports predevelopment, not direct solar construction. Awards below $50K are possible |
| First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund – Equity Funding | B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions | Province | Grant | Renewable energy development, Indigenous project equity, equipment and construction | Eligible First Nations and Indigenous governing bodies | British Columbia | Closed; next intake anticipated in 2027 | Up to C$500,000 | Official program | 2026 intake closed April 30; 2027 date not confirmed |
| First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund – Capacity Funding | B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions | Province | Grant | Feasibility studies, community energy planning, project-development capacity | Eligible First Nations and Indigenous governing bodies | British Columbia | Closed; next intake anticipated in 2027 | Up to C$50,000 per qualifying project; community energy plans capped at C$30,000 | Official program | Only projects eligible for the full C$50K threshold qualify for your search |
| Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity (Northern REACHE) | Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada | Federal Government | Grant | Solar, wind, hydro, renewable heating, storage, planning and capacity building | Eligible Indigenous organizations, governments and other qualifying partners | Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut | Rolling | Undisclosed | Official program | Application acceptance reconfirmed in May 2026; awards vary |
| Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII) | Canada Infrastructure Bank | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Revenue-generating renewable generation, storage and associated Indigenous infrastructure | Qualifying projects with Indigenous community benefit or economic participation | Canada | Ongoing investment inquiries | C$5M–C$100M financing; up to 80% of eligible project costs net of grants | Official program | Requires qualifying Indigenous and sponsor capital and a demonstrated financing gap |
| Indigenous Equity Initiative (IEI) | Canada Infrastructure Bank | Federal Government | Loan/Financing | Purchase of Indigenous equity interests in renewable energy infrastructure | Eligible First Nation, Métis and Inuit community participants | Canada | Ongoing investment inquiries | C$5M–C$100M loans; up to 90% of Indigenous equity purchase | Official program | Underlying project must also be considered for CIB investment |
| Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for Grid Reliability | California Energy Commission | State | Grant | Zero-emission distributed generation, energy storage, load shifting/reduction, grid reliability | Eligible project developers and other applicants meeting forthcoming solicitation requirements | California | Forecasted; anticipated release October 2026 | Up to $46,144,000 total solicitation funding; individual award limits not yet published | Official CEC program page | Officially anticipated solicitation. Final eligibility, application deadline, and per-project award limits remain preliminary. |
| Green Communities Competitive Grant | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Grant | Renewable energy, municipal clean-energy projects, efficiency, building decarbonization | Massachusetts municipalities designated as Green Communities and in good standing | Massachusetts | 9-Oct-26 | Up to $250,000 for typical projects; up to $500,000 for comprehensive building decarbonization | Official grant opportunities page | Open fall 2026 round. Recent awards confirm renewable-energy projects are funded. Some awards can be below your $50K threshold, but maximum awards exceed it. |
| Climate Leaders Technical Support | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Grant | Renewable-energy assessments, engineering/design, solar PV, renewable thermal, storage, resilience | Certified Massachusetts Climate Leader Communities | Massachusetts | 30-Nov-26 | Up to $150,000 per applicant | Official grant opportunities page | Rolling review with awards issued twice yearly. No community match identified in official program materials reviewed. |
| Climate Leaders Accelerator | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Grant | Renewable energy, storage, renewable thermal, municipal decarbonization and other fossil-fuel-reducing projects | Certified Massachusetts Climate Leader Communities | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring; first Fridays in February and August | Up to $1,000,000, generally up to 90% of project cost | Official grant opportunities page | Recurring program with two annual review cycles. October 2026 falls between the published August 2026 and February 2027 cycles. |
| Regional School District Decarbonization | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Grant | Renewable thermal, electrification, electric water heating, clean-energy equipment | Eligible Massachusetts regional school districts | Massachusetts | 5-Mar-27 | Undisclosed | Official grant opportunities page | Open future deadline. Included despite undisclosed award amount under your search rules. Notice of Intent required 30 days before applying. |
| Engineering: Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET) | U.S. National Science Foundation | Federal Government | Grant | Foundational engineering R&D involving energy systems, fuels, chemical processes and related technologies | Unrestricted, subject to NSF program requirements | United States | Rolling | Award floor $500,000; approximately $100 million total program funding | Official Grants.gov opportunity | Broad R&D program rather than renewable-energy deployment funding. Stronger fit for research-oriented renewable fuels, energy conversion, and related engineering work. |
| Port Infrastructure (RFP 6041) | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | State | Grant | Offshore wind-supporting port infrastructure, maritime logistics, manufacturing and vessel facilities | Eligible sponsors of existing New York port improvement projects | New York | January 7, 2027 (Round 2) | Up to $300 million solicitation funding; individual awards undisclosed | https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0rcr00000XCAa9 | Open; Round 2 funding subject to availability. Projects must also demonstrate multipurpose commercial use. |
| Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal Government | Technical Assistance | Renewable energy planning, generation and storage feasibility, community energy resilience | Eligible coastal, remote and island communities; local governments, Tribes, community organizations and utilities | United States and territories | 18-Nov-26 | Up to $50,000 direct funding for deep-dive projects, plus in-kind technical assistance | https://www.energy.gov/cmei/energy-technology-innovation-partnership-project | Deep-dive projects meet $50K threshold; strategic planning grants capped at $20K. Regional-partner consultation required before application. |
| Innovations in Open Data and Modeling for a Climate- and Wildfire-Resilient Electricity System (GFO-26-501) | California Energy Commission | State | Grant | Clean electricity transition research, grid resilience, electricity system modeling | Applicants qualified under the EPIC research solicitation | California | 20-Nov-26 | Undisclosed | https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2026-08/gfo-26-501-innovations-open-data-and-modeling-climate-and-wildfire-resilient | Open; applies to research supporting a zero-carbon electricity system, not direct renewable generation construction. Individual award range requires guideline review. |
| Solar for Schools Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Commerce | State | Grant | Solar photovoltaic equipment, installation and related project costs | Independent and special school districts, Tribal contract schools, cooperative school districts, Minnesota State colleges and universities | Minnesota | January 11, 2027 (full application); September 11, 2026 readiness deadline has passed | Up to $675,000 per district or college in Xcel territory; $500,000 elsewhere; 70–90% of eligible installation costs | https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/industry-government/solar-schools/ | Current round only actionable for applicants who completed the earlier readiness step and are eligible for the full application. |
| State Competitiveness Fund – Matching Funds Program | Minnesota Department of Commerce | State | Grant | Matching funds for eligible federal renewable energy, clean energy and climate-related projects | Eligible Minnesota organizations pursuing qualifying, approved federal funding opportunities | Minnesota | Rolling until available funds are reserved | Current applications for requests under $1 million; approximately $36 million unreserved at time of official posting | https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumer/energy-programs/scf-capacity-matching-grants.jsp | Must be connected to approved federal funding; state funds depend on obtaining the associated federal award. Awards under $50,000 are possible. |
| Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority – Direct Loans | Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority | State | Loan/Financing | Renewable energy generation, storage and other qualifying clean-energy projects | Eligible Minnesota clean-energy project sponsors meeting underwriting and statutory requirements | Minnesota | October 30, 2026 (current call); rolling inquiries thereafter | Direct loans historically $250,000–$5 million; 2026 call seeks up to $50 million across financing products | https://mncifa.mn.gov/call-for-applications | The 2026 call also includes distinct Community Loan Fund and Loan Loss Reserve products; those are not counted here as additional direct-loan awards. |
| Clean Energy Grants | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Grant | Solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, renewable hydrogen, storage, grid resilience, predevelopment | Businesses, nonprofits, local governments, utilities, research institutions, state agencies and eligible Tribes | Washington | Closed; November 5, 2025; next round unannounced | $50,000–$2,500,000 | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/apply-now-for-clean-energy-grants/ | 2025 solicitation and December 2025 awards verified. Not currently accepting applications; no future cycle confirmed. |
| Research, Development and Demonstration Program | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Grant | Advanced bioenergy, biofuels, energy storage, battery technology and grid innovation R&D | Businesses, nonprofits, governments, universities, Tribes, research institutions and national laboratories meeting program requirements | Washington | Closed; September 3, 2026; next round unannounced | Undisclosed individual awards; approximately $10 million total program funding | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/epic/rdd/ | 2026 solicitation verified. Eligible technologies are restricted; projects must generally be at technology readiness level 4–7. |
| Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Grants | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Grant | Renewable energy site studies, permitting, land-use planning, environmental reviews and predevelopment | Cities, counties, ports, public utility districts, other municipal bodies and federally recognized Tribes | Washington | Closed; October 9, 2025; next round unannounced | $30,000–$1,200,000 | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/epic/cesp-grants/ | Recent awards and solicitation verified. Only awards of at least $50,000 meet the selected threshold; not direct construction funding. |
| Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants – Washington Grid Resilience Program | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Grant | Grid reliability, resilience infrastructure, qualifying electricity storage and related improvements | Electric utilities, grid operators, storage operators, electricity generators and other DOE-approved entities | Washington | Closed; additional federal funding pending | Undisclosed individual awards; 2025 selections requested $17.1 million in total | https://www.commerce.wa.gov/epic/grid-resilience/ | All current funds committed. Renewable-energy eligibility is indirect and limited to qualifying resilience activities. Future availability unconfirmed. |
| Illinois Shines – Adjustable Block Program | Illinois Power Agency | State | Other | Solar photovoltaic installations; community solar; renewable energy credit contracts | Qualifying solar project owners, developers, schools, and participating customers through approved vendors | Illinois | 2026–2027 program year open; capacity-based enrollment | REC contract incentives; individual value depends on project size and category | https://illinoisshines.com/ | 2026–27 program offers 1,000 MW across six categories. Individual incentives undisclosed; capacity and category restrictions apply. |
| Illinois Solar for All – Community Solar | Illinois Power Agency | State | Other | Community solar generation; renewable energy credit contracts | Approved solar vendors developing projects serving income-eligible subscribers and communities | Illinois | October 9, 2026 (initial submission window) | Undisclosed individual incentives; $20.31 million 2026–27 subprogram budget | https://www.illinoissfa.com/announcements/2026/06/mark-your-calendars-2026-2027-program-timeline-for-project-submissions-is-available/ | Open initial submission window; vendor registration prerequisite. Rolling submissions afterward only if funding remains. |
| Illinois Solar for All – Non-Profit and Public Facilities | Illinois Power Agency | State | Other | Solar photovoltaic systems serving nonprofits and public facilities; REC incentives | Approved vendors partnering with eligible nonprofit and public-sector facilities | Illinois | Closed; August 14, 2026; subsequent rolling availability conditional | Undisclosed individual incentives; $12.69 million 2026–27 subprogram budget | https://www.illinoissfa.com/announcements/2026/06/illinois-solar-for-all-releases-the-2026-2027-program-year-budget/ | Recent annual program. No confirmed new window; funding availability after the initial window requires verification. |
| Equitable Energy Future Grant Program | Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | State | Grant | Renewable energy predevelopment, site acquisition, permitting, interconnection and project equipment | Equity-eligible contractors and qualifying businesses or nonprofits satisfying equity-building requirements | Illinois | Closed; next cycle unannounced | Up to $1 million per project | https://dceo.illinois.gov/ceja/other-ceja-programs.html | Recent awards and applications under review; annual allocation subject to appropriation. No confirmed reopening. |
| Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program | Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | State | Grant | Community solar planning, site development, permitting and interconnection | Community-based organizations, qualifying public entities and eligible technical-service partners | Illinois | Closed; next cycle unannounced | Individual award undisclosed; up to $8.5 million annual program allocation subject to appropriation | https://dceo.illinois.gov/ceja/other-ceja-programs.html | Recent awards and applications under review. The program is for community solar development, not unrestricted commercial installation. |
| Community Resilience Partnership – Community Action Grants | Maine Office of Community Affairs | State | Grant | Renewable energy, battery storage, municipal clean energy and resilience projects | Enrolled municipalities, Tribal governments, plantations, townships and qualifying joint community applicants | Maine | Closed; June 5, 2026; future annual rounds anticipated | Up to $75,000 individual community; $175,000 joint application | https://www.maine.gov/moca/funding/community-action-grant | Official 2026 awards confirm ongoing activity. Projects may require a 10–20% match depending on eligible activity and community size. |
| Solar for Schools Grant Program | Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; Commonwealth Financing Authority | State | Grant | Solar PV and solar thermal equipment, installation, energy storage, interconnection and permits | School districts, intermediate units, eligible charter and technical schools, and community colleges | Pennsylvania | Closed/Recurring; next application deadline not announced | Up to US$600,000–$900,000, or 50%–75% of eligible project costs, depending on applicant aid ratio | https://dced.pa.gov/programs/solar-for-schools-grant-program-s4s/ | 2026 awards confirmed; additional US$25 million identified for FY 2026–27. New application window not verified. |
| Northern and Regional Economic Development Program | Government of Alberta – Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration | Province | Grant | Renewable energy feasibility studies, investment readiness, bioenergy and clean-fuel economic development planning | Municipalities, Indigenous communities and incorporated nonprofits with economic development mandates | Alberta | 19-Nov-26 | C$10,000–C$300,000; up to 75% of eligible costs for Indigenous applicants and 50% for others | https://www.alberta.ca/northern-and-regional-economic-development-program | Open. Previous awards include biomass/bioheat, clean-fuel feasibility and agrivoltaics. Projects must prioritize economic development; awards below C$50,000 are possible. |
| Aboriginal Business Investment Fund | Government of Alberta – Indigenous Relations | Province | Grant | Capital infrastructure, facilities and equipment for Indigenous community-owned enterprises, potentially including qualifying renewable-energy businesses | Indigenous communities and at least 51% Indigenous community-owned businesses or joint ventures | Alberta | 15-Oct-26 | C$150,000–C$750,000; up to 100% of eligible costs | https://www.alberta.ca/aboriginal-business-investment-fund | Open. Broad economic development program, not renewable-specific. Renewable energy proposals must satisfy business viability, ownership and capital-readiness criteria. |
| Community Solar Grant Program | Maryland Energy Administration | State | Grant | Community solar generation; solar-plus-storage; low-income subscriber benefits; landfill and brownfield projects | Businesses, LLCs, incorporated nonprofits, and incorporated local governments meeting community solar requirements | Maryland | 15-Dec-26 | Undisclosed individual awards; up to US$42.5 million total program budget | https://energy.maryland.gov/residential/pages/communitysolarlmi-ppa.aspx | Open. Two areas of interest; eligible projects must meet low-income subscriber requirements. Program budget is not an individual award. |
| Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program | Maryland Energy Administration | State | Rebate | Grid-connected battery energy storage at residential and commercial properties | Residential property owners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations | Maryland | May 31, 2027; subject to earlier funding exhaustion | FY27 individual amount undisclosed; FY26 commercial cap was US$150,000; FY27 program budget up to US$4 million | https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/Energy-Storage-Grant-Program.aspx | Open. Upfront reservation required before installation. Only commercial-scale incentives potentially meeting US$50,000 are relevant; FY27 award limits must be checked. |
| Megawatts for Maryland | Maryland Energy Administration | State | Grant | Large-scale renewable electricity generation; co-located or standalone battery energy storage | Renewable energy developers and energy storage project developers | Maryland | Announced future cycle; anticipated autumn 2026 launch; deadline undisclosed | Undisclosed individual awards; anticipated program budget up to US$100 million | https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/MegawattsForMaryland.aspx | Officially established by 2026 legislation. Competitive auction planned; final solicitation and bidding terms not yet issued. |
| Energy Innovation Grant Program | Public Service Commission of Wisconsin | State | Grant | Renewable generation; energy storage; energy planning; qualifying energy innovation projects | Municipalities, Tribes, universities, schools, hospitals, eligible nonprofits, utilities, cooperatives, and manufacturers | Wisconsin | Closed; July 1, 2026; next round unannounced | Undisclosed individual awards; US$10 million available in 2026 Round 6 | https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/ServiceType/OEI/EnergyInnovationGrantProgram.aspx | Recent active grant round. Eligible activities change by round. No confirmed new solicitation or individual award limit. |
| Green Choice Program – Second Renewable Electricity Procurement | Nova Scotia Department of Energy | Province | Other | Development and sale of renewable electricity, including utility-scale wind and other qualifying clean power | Renewable electricity project developers meeting competitive procurement criteria | Nova Scotia | 14-Jan-27 | Undisclosed contract value; successful proponents receive 25-year electricity pricing contracts | https://novascotia.ca/green-choice-program/ | Open procurement seeking approximately 350 MW of new capacity. Not a grant; no new electricity customers are being accepted into the customer side of the program. |
| Successor Solar Incentive – Administratively Determined Incentive (ADI) Program | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | State | Other | Residential and nonresidential solar PV; remote net metering; community solar | Qualifying solar developers and project owners; eligible projects up to 5 MW in applicable categories | New Jersey | Ongoing registrations subject to remaining capacity | Solar Renewable Energy Certificate-II incentives; individual value depends on project and market segment | https://www.nj.gov/bpu/pdf/boardorders/2026/20260422/8C%20ORDER%20ADI%20Capacity%20Reallocation.pdf | Official April 2026 order confirms active 2026 capacity allocations. Community Solar Energy Program is included under ADI, not double-counted. Small installations may produce incentives below $50,000. |
| Successor Solar Incentive – Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) Program | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | State | Other | Grid-supply solar PV; large nonresidential solar; eligible solar-plus-storage | Qualifying grid-supply solar developers and nonresidential projects above 5 MW, subject to solicitation categories | New Jersey | Closed/Recurring; April 24, 2026; next solicitation unannounced | Competitively awarded SREC-II contracts; individual value undisclosed | https://csisolar.nj.gov/ | Fourth solicitation closed. Third-round awards and fourth-round solicitation demonstrate recent recurring activity. Not currently accepting new bids. |
| Garden State Energy Storage Program – Phase 1, Tranche 2 | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | State | Other | Grid-scale battery storage; eligible solar-plus-storage installations | Developers of qualifying transmission-scale or grid-connected storage projects | New Jersey | Open since May 20, 2026; final deadline to verify | Long-term fixed incentive payments; individual contract value undisclosed | https://cleanenergy.nj.gov/programs/energy-storage | Official program identifies Phase 1 Tranche 2 as open. Second solicitation targets 645 MW. Storage must meet program qualification and interconnection requirements. |
| First Nations Equity Financing Program | British Columbia Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth | Province | Loan Guarantee | Indigenous equity ownership in commercially viable renewable energy and other revenue-generating projects | B.C. Indigenous governing bodies, supported First Nations development corporations, and qualifying Indigenous-controlled entities | British Columbia | Rolling; until program guarantee capacity allocated | C$5M–C$400M loan guarantees; up to 20% of project capital costs | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/economic-development/indigenous-economic-development-resources/first-nations-equity-financing-program | Applications opened June 2026. Minimum project capital cost C$25M. Loan guarantee is not a grant or direct financing. |
| Green Municipal Fund – Study: Community Energy Systems | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Grant | Feasibility studies for solar, geothermal, wind, renewable district heating and community energy | Canadian municipalities, qualifying Indigenous communities with municipal partnerships, and eligible municipal project partners | Canada | Rolling; subject to available funds | Up to C$200,000; generally up to 50% of costs, with higher rates for certain applicants | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/study-community-energy-systems | Renewable electricity should serve multiple systems/buildings. Requires detailed feasibility scope and community benefits. |
| Green Municipal Fund – Capital Project: Community Energy Systems | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Loan/Financing | Construction of renewable community electricity and heating systems; solar, wind, geothermal, district energy | Canadian municipalities, qualifying Indigenous community applicants and eligible municipal partners | Canada | Rolling; until funding allocated | Combined loan and grant up to C$10M and 80% of eligible costs | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/capital-project-community-energy-systems | Grant component generally up to 15% of project costs; additional brownfield incentive may apply. Completed feasibility study required. |
| Green Municipal Fund – Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Grant | Biogas, anaerobic digestion, landfill gas and waste-heat energy recovery feasibility | Municipalities and qualifying municipal or Indigenous partners | Canada | Rolling; subject to available funding | Up to C$200,000; generally up to 50% of costs, with possible enhanced rates | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/study-organic-waste-energy | Must evaluate qualifying renewable energy generation and measurable environmental benefits. |
| Green Municipal Fund – Capital Project: Organic Waste-to-Energy | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Loan/Financing | Construction of biogas, anaerobic digestion, landfill gas and qualifying energy recovery infrastructure | Municipalities and eligible municipal or Indigenous partners | Canada | Rolling; subject to available funding | Combined loan and grant up to C$10M and 80% of eligible costs | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/capital-project-organic-waste-energy | Grant component up to 15% of loan, with possible brownfield supplement. Completed feasibility study required. |
| Green Municipal Fund – Capital Project: Retrofit of Existing Municipal Buildings | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Nonprofit | Loan/Financing | Municipal solar installations, geothermal heat pumps and deep energy retrofits | Canadian municipalities, qualifying Indigenous communities and eligible partners; buildings must have eligible ownership | Canada | Applications accepted year-round, subject to funding | Combined loan and grant up to C$10M and 80% of eligible costs | https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/capital-project-retrofit-existing-municipal-buildings | Grant up to 20% of loan amount; projects must meet specified energy or emissions performance requirements. |
| Energy Resilience Construction Grant Program | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | State | Grant | Renewable-compatible distributed energy, microgrids, storage, critical-facility resilience | Utilities, generators, storage operators, governments, Tribes, nonprofits, academic institutions and eligible businesses | Connecticut | 1-Dec-26 | US$10,000–US$6,000,000 per applicant | https://portal.ct.gov/deep/energy/microgrid-grant-and-loan/energy-resilience-construction-grant-program | Open; up to US$24 million overall. Renewable generation must support qualifying resilience infrastructure. Matching requirements apply; awards below US$50,000 are possible. |
| Sun and Soil Program (PON 6206) | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | State | Grant | Agrivoltaics, solar-plus-agriculture, farm storage, feasibility studies, applied research, implementation | Farmers, businesses, agricultural organizations, research and community partners meeting solicitation requirements | New York | December 10, 2026; April 20, 2027 | Up to US$200,000 planning; US$350,000 implementation | https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0rcr00001HNTqDAAX | Open; US$10 million initiative. Four proposal categories; cost-sharing encouraged but not mandatory. |
| Clean Energy Career Pathways Training (PON 6121) | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | State | Grant | Renewable-energy workforce training, energy storage skills, career pathways and job placement | Organizations or partnerships with demonstrated training and employment-placement experience | New York | November 23, 2026; additional rounds through November 23, 2027 | US$250,000–US$1,500,000 per project | https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0rcr000012uHhN | Open; renewable energy is eligible, although approximately 80% of funding prioritizes efficiency and electrification. Cost share and placement requirements apply. |
| Technical Skills Training and Upskilling (PON 6122) | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | State | Grant | Renewable-energy technical training, storage, smart grid, curriculum, equipment and certifications | Qualified training organizations, educational providers, industry associations and eligible teams | New York | Rolling; through September 30, 2030 subject to available funding | US$75,000–US$500,000 | https://portal.nyserda.ny.gov/CORE_Solicitation_Detail_Page?SolicitationId=a0rcr000012gizTAAQ | Two funding categories under one program: existing training delivery and development plus delivery of new training. Demonstrated demand required. |
| Statewide Shared Clean Energy Facility Program | Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority | State | Other | Community solar and other qualifying Class I renewable generation | Eligible renewable-energy developers participating in competitive utility procurement | Connecticut | Closed/Recurring; 2026 Year 7 procurement issued; next bid deadline unconfirmed | Undisclosed; competitive 20-year energy contract values | https://portal.ct.gov/deep/energy/shared-clean-energy-facilities/shared-clean-energy-facilities | Annual procurement with 100–5,000 kW projects; current round bid availability must be confirmed with the utilities. |
| Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program | Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority | State | Other | Commercial solar and other Class I renewable generation; renewable energy certificate sales | Eligible nonresidential renewable project owners and developers | Connecticut | Ongoing program; current enrollment window not independently confirmed | Undisclosed; 20-year tariff compensation | https://portal.ct.gov/deep/energy/betp-programs | State legislation extends the program through 2028 or an earlier successor launch. An individual US$50,000 benefit is not established. |
| InnovateMass | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) | Other | Grant | Pilot demonstrations and commercialization of solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, storage, renewable fuels and enabling technologies | Massachusetts-based climatetech company as lead applicant with at least one demonstration partner | Massachusetts | 20-Oct-26 | Up to US$350,000 | https://www.masscec.com/program/innovatemass | Open; demonstration-stage technology generally TRL 5–8. Cost sharing applies. A Massachusetts-based lead and demonstration partner are required. |
| Catalyst and Academic Activator | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and MassVentures | Other | Grant | Early-stage renewable energy prototypes, feasibility testing and technology commercialization | Massachusetts-based early-stage climatetech companies, qualifying university researchers and faculty-led student teams | Massachusetts | Closed; spring 2027 round officially announced, date undisclosed | Up to US$75,000 | https://www.masscec.com/program/catalyst | Fall 2026 closed September 30. Winter 2027 opening anticipated by funder; renewable technology must generally be TRL 2–4. Academic Activator is a related applicant track. |
| Commonwealth Hydropower | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Other | Grant | Small hydropower upgrades, energy production improvements, conduit hydropower feasibility and construction | Commercial, industrial, institutional, nonprofit and public entities with qualifying project-site control and water rights | Massachusetts | Closed/Recurring; expected spring 2027 based on annual funding history | Individual award undisclosed; US$300,000 total program funding stated | https://www.masscec.com/program/commonwealth-hydropower | 2026 Round 15 closed April 7. Officially described as annual. Renewable Portfolio Standard, environmental and cost-effectiveness requirements apply. |
| Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets Program | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Other | Grant | Shared renewable energy testing facilities, grid-modernization demonstration assets, laboratory equipment and testing infrastructure | Massachusetts-based nonprofit, public-university and public-agency entrepreneur support organizations with at least five years’ experience | Massachusetts | November 13, 2026 (invited full applications only); concept papers closed September 25 | US$1 million–US$5 million | https://www.masscec.com/program/climatetech-testing-and-demonstration-assets | Only applicants invited after the concept-paper stage may submit full proposals. Typically requires 25% matching contribution and publicly accessible testing infrastructure. |
| Renewable Energy Tax Abatement (RETA) Program | Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy | State | Tax Incentive | Utility-scale solar PV, solar thermal, biomass, geothermal, wind and other qualifying renewable energy facilities | Eligible renewable energy project developers and facility owners meeting state requirements | Nevada | Applications accepted through agency process; project-specific hearings | Partial sales/use and property-tax abatements; individual value varies | https://www.energy.nv.gov/programs/renewable-energy-tax-abatement-reta-program/ | 2026 application records confirm active program. Sales/use tax abatements may last three years and property-tax abatements 20 years. Individual $50K benefit not guaranteed. |