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.
For a personalized funding strategy, please contact us using the form on our Home Page.
| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Tax Credit (ITC) | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Solar, wind, geothermal, fuel cells, biogas, energy storage, microgrid controllers, combined heat and power | For-profit entities, nonprofits (via direct pay), municipalities, tribal governments | Available for projects placed in service before January 1 2025 (traditional ITC); transitions to Clean Electricity ITC after 2025 | 30-50% of qualified investment costs (varies based on project size and criteria) | https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/summary-inflation-reduction-act-provisions-related-renewable-energy |
| Production Tax Credit (PTC) | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, small irrigation, landfill gas, trash, hydropower, marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy | For-profit entities and tax-exempt entities via direct pay | Available for projects that begin construction before January 1 2025 | Base credit $5.50/MWh (enhanced values up to $27.50/MWh with additional bonuses) | https://mcclellan.house.gov/services/inflation-reduction-act-tax-incentives-nonprofits-governments |
| Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), biomethane production | For-profit entities and eligible tax-exempt entities | Projects must be placed in service after December 31 2024 | Credit amount based on lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to conventional fuels | https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credits-and-deductions-under-the-inflation-reduction-act |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Grant and Loan Guarantee | Biomass (biodiesel, ethanol, anaerobic digesters, solid fuels), solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, energy efficiency improvements | Agricultural producers, rural small businesses | Loan guarantees ongoing for FY 2025; Grant applications currently closed for FY 2025 (reopens after June 30, 2025) | Grants: 25-50% of eligible project costs; Loans: Up to 80% guarantee on loans | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans |
| BETO Funding Opportunities | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Bioenergy research, biomass conversion, biorefinery development, feedstock improvement | Universities, businesses, nonprofits, government entities | Various throughout the year; FY25 funding announced | Up to $36 million across multiple projects (2025 CLIMR Lab Call) | https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/bioenergy-technologies-office-funding-opportunities |
| Renew America’s Nonprofits Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy installations in nonprofit facilities | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations | Awarded for 2023; Next cycle (BUILT Nonprofits) selectees to begin projects in early 2025 | Shared pool of $45 million (previous award cycle) | https://www.energy.gov/scep/renew-americas-nonprofits |
| Bioeconomy Bioenergy Bioproduct (B3) Program | USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture | Federal | Grant | Research and development of biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel, and related products | Universities, government entities, commercial entities | Varies by specific funding opportunity announcement | Varies by project | https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/bioeconomy-bioenergy-bioproducts-b3-programs |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program | USDA Farm Service Agency | Federal | Financial Assistance | Establishment and production of crops for conversion to bioenergy, biofuel, or biobased products | Agricultural producers | Varies by announcement | Financial assistance for biomass crop establishment and annual payments | https://sandbox.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/energy-programs/index |
| American-Made Challenges Solar Prize | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Competition/Prize | Solar innovation, renewable energy technology development | Entrepreneurs, businesses, university teams based in the United States | Round 8 opened June 2024; Semifinalists announced January 2025 | Multimillion-dollar prize pool (varies by competition round) | https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/american-made-solar-prize |
| Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Biorefinery development, feedstock improvement, carbon emission reduction in corn ethanol facilities | Individuals, for-profit entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, foreign entities | Varies by funding announcement | Varies by project | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state=US |
| Biobased Markets and Development Access Grants Program (BDAP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Grant | Establishing and validating commercial viability of biobased technologies through integrated demonstration units | Eligible applicants per announcement | Varies by funding announcement | Varies by project | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs |
| Biorefinery Assistance Program | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Loan Guarantee | Development, construction, retrofitting of advanced biofuel facilities, renewable chemicals, biobased products | Eligible businesses | Varies by announcement | Loan guarantees up to $250 million | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs |
| Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Grant | Infrastructure for renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricultural products | Fuel retailers, distributors, fleet facilities | Varies by announcement | Varies by project | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs |
| Feedstock Flexibility Program | USDA Commodity Credit Corporation | Federal | Financial Support | Bioenergy production using surplus sugar | Bioenergy producers | Ongoing program | Based on market conditions | https://sandbox.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/energy-programs/index |
| MIT Climate & Energy Prize | MIT | Private | Competition/Prize | Climate and energy startup development, innovation | Student-led startups (global eligibility) | Annual competition | Grand prize of $100 | 000+ and additional prizes totaling over $3.4M historically |
| State-Specific Renewable Energy Incentives | Various State Governments | State | Various (grants | tax credits | rebates) | Varies by state; typically includes solar, wind, biomass, biogas projects | Varies by program; typically includes businesses | nonprofits |
| Utility Incentive Programs | Local Utilities | Private | Rebates | Energy efficiency, renewable energy installation | Varies by program | Varies by program | Varies by utility and program | https://www.dsireusa.org/ |
| Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) | USDA Rural Development | Federal | Grant | Renewable energy development in rural communities | Rural communities, entities serving rural communities | Varies by announcement | Varies by project | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs |
| Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program (48e) | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Solar and wind energy projects under 5 megawatts in low-income communities, on tribal lands, or benefiting low-income households | For-profit entities, nonprofits, tribal enterprises, municipalities | Annual application periods (Varies by year) | Additional 10-20% bonus on top of base ITC (up to 70% total) | https://www.energy.gov/justice/low-income-communities-bonus-credit-program |
| Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Production of clean transportation fuels, including biogas, biomethane, and renewable natural gas | Fuel producers, including businesses and certain tax-exempt entities | Beginning January 1 2025; adjusted annually for inflation | $0.20 per gallon for non-aviation fuels; $0.35 per gallon for SAF (higher rates if meeting prevailing wage requirements) | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=US |
| Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C) | U.S. Department of Treasury/DOE | Federal | Tax Credit | Industrial decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing, critical minerals processing, renewable chemicals | For-profit businesses, manufacturers across diverse sectors including biofuels, chemicals | Applications by round; Round 1 already allocated | Up to 30% of qualified investments (40% of $10B reserved for energy communities) | https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-4-billion-tax-credits-build-clean-energy-supply |
| Combined Heat and Power Investment Tax Credit | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Combined heat and power (CHP) systems using biomass, biogas, and other renewable sources | Businesses and certain tax-exempt entities via direct pay | Available for projects placed in service before January 1 2025 | 10% of expenditures (full credit for systems up to 15 MW; reduced for larger systems) | https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/energy/wisconsin-state-wood-energy-team/we-can-help-you/grants-incentives-loan-guarantees/ |
| Biofuel Infrastructure Program | USDA Commodity Credit Corporation | Federal | Grant | Infrastructure for renewable fuels distribution, including ethanol and biodiesel blends | Fuel retailers, distributors with matching contributions | Competitive grant program; deadlines vary by announcement | Varies by project with required matching funds | https://sandbox.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/energy-programs/index |
| BUILT Nonprofits Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Energy improvements, efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations in nonprofit facilities | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations | 2024 selectees announced; next cycle TBA | Varies by project (previous program allocated $45 million total) | https://www.energy.gov/scep/renew-americas-nonprofits |
| USDA SPARC Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Research and development of renewable LPG from biomass feedstocks | Universities, businesses, nonprofits, tribal governments, state and local governments | Varies by funding announcement | Up to $2.5 million per project | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=US |
| Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (48E) | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Zero-emission electricity generation and energy storage, including biogas and biomass with net-zero emissions | For-profit entities, nonprofits (via direct pay), municipalities, tribal governments | For projects placed in service after December 31 2024 | 30-50% of eligible project costs (based on meeting various requirements) | https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/summary-inflation-reduction-act-provisions-related-renewable-energy |
| Biomass Research and Development Initiative | USDA/DOE Joint Program | Federal | Grant | Research and development of biofuels, bioenergy, and biobased products | Universities, research institutions, businesses, public entities | Varies by funding opportunity announcement | Varies by project | https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/resources/funding-opportunities/ |
| Industrial Decarbonization Tax Credits | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Industrial facility decarbonization, including using biomass and biogas | Businesses across diverse sectors including chemicals, food and beverage, biofuels, pulp and paper | Part of 48C program; application rounds vary | Up to 30% of qualified investments | https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-4-billion-tax-credits-build-clean-energy-supply |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Loan Program | Missouri Department of Natural Resources | State | Loan | Energy efficiency projects and renewable energy installations including biomass and CHP | Public entities, local governments, schools, hospitals, nonprofits | Rolling applications | Varies by project (low-interest loans) | https://dnr.mo.gov/energy/energy-resources/combined-heat-power-chp |
| Clean Energy Internship Program | New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | State | Grant | Funding for clean energy businesses to hire interns | Clean energy businesses and organizations | Varies by state program | Varies by state program | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs |
| Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing | Various State and Local Governments | State/Local | Financing | Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at commercial and multifamily buildings | Commercial and multifamily building owners | Varies by jurisdiction | Varies by project (favorable financing terms) | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs |
| Clean Energy for America Act (CEAA) Programs | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Clean energy technologies, including bioenergy, biomass conversion | Businesses, organizations, certain tax-exempt entities | Legislation-dependent; check for current status | Varies by specific program | https://www.catf.us/2025/04/energy-tax-credits-whats-at-stake/ |
| Energy Sector Innovation Credit (ESIC) | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Innovative clean energy technologies, including advanced bioenergy | Businesses developing innovative energy technologies | Legislation-dependent; check for current status | Varies by technology and innovation level | https://www.catf.us/2025/04/energy-tax-credits-whats-at-stake/ |
| Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Woody biomass utilization projects, renewable wood energy, innovative wood products | Businesses, nonprofits, tribes, state/local governments, universities | Annual application period (typically Q1 of calendar year) | Varies by project type ($50 | 000-$250 |
| Community Wood Grant Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Grant | Thermally-led community wood energy systems, innovative wood product facilities | Local governments, tribes, businesses, nonprofits | Annual application period (typically Q1 of calendar year) | Varies by project (up to $2.5 million for energy systems, up to $1 million for facilities) | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/grants |
| Biomass Energy Program (Massachusetts) | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Interest Subsidy | Biomass energy systems utilizing wood waste, switchgrass, MSW | Businesses, institutions, government entities | Ongoing program; renewed annually | Up to $75 | 000 in interest subsidy payments |
| California Energy Commission Grants | California Energy Commission | State | Grant | Biofuels, biomass energy projects, renewable energy infrastructure | Businesses, research institutions, nonprofits, local governments | Varies by specific funding opportunity | Varies by specific funding opportunity | https://www.energy.ca.gov/funding-opportunities |
| Biomass Research and Development Initiative | USDA/DOE Joint Program | Federal | Grant | Research, development, and demonstration of biofuels and biobased products | Universities, national laboratories, private entities, nonprofits | Varies by funding opportunity announcement | Varies by project; historical range $500 | 000-$2 million per award |
| State Wood Energy Team (SWET) Funding | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Technical Assistance | Development of woody biomass for renewable energy, advancing forest bioenergy projects | Multi-stakeholder state teams including government agencies, industry, nonprofits | Varies by state and program cycle | Varies by state and project | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/communityforests/?cid=fseprd502769 |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program | U.S. Department of Energy | Federal | Grant | Renewable energy installations including biomass, energy efficiency projects | States, cities, counties, tribes | Varies by funding cycle | Varies by project size and location | https://www.energy.gov/scep/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program |
| Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant Program | U.S. Department of Interior | Federal | Grant | Development of renewable energy resources on tribal lands, including biomass | Federally recognized tribes and tribal energy organizations | Annual application period | Varies by project | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/communityforests/?cid=fseprd502769 |
| New Hampshire Biomass Boiler Rebate Program | New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission | State | Rebate | High-efficiency wood pellet boilers and furnaces for heating | New Hampshire residents (primary residence) | Ongoing program | 40% of system and installation cost up to $10 | 000 |
| Biomass Transportation Incentive Pilot | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Incentive Payment | Transportation of woody biomass from forest restoration projects to facilities | Biomass transporters, contractors | Pilot program (announced November 2024) | Variable incentive payment structure | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
| Green Communities Grant Program | Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | State | Grant | Energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy projects including biomass | Municipalities in Massachusetts | Annual application cycle | Varies by project | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html |
| Fuels for Schools Program | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Technical and Financial Assistance | Wood-fired heating systems in public buildings, particularly schools | Public buildings, schools in participating states (NV, UT, ID, MT, WY, ND) | Varies by state | Varies by project | https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/woody-biomass/bioenergy.shtml |
| New York State Clean Energy Communities Program | NYSERDA | State | Grant | Clean energy projects including biomass, renewable heating and cooling | Local governments in New York | Ongoing program with designated funding rounds | Varies by community size and project type | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs |
| Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Development Initiatives | USDA Forest Service | Federal | Technical and Financial Assistance | Development of CLT manufacturing, market expansion, technology transfer | Manufacturers, research institutions, developers | Varies by specific initiative | Varies by project type | https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/communityforests/?cid=fseprd502769 |
| Based on my research | here are additional tax incentive programs for renewable energy that meet the search criteria and aren’t already included in the original list: | |||||||
| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
| Clean Energy Production Tax Credit (45Y) | U.S. Department of Treasury | Federal | Tax Credit | Zero-emission electricity generation including biogas, biomass with net-zero emissions | For-profit entities, nonprofits (via direct pay), municipalities, tribal governments | For projects placed in service after December 31 2024 | Base rate of 0.3 cents/kWh (up to 1.5 cents/kWh with prevailing wage requirements) for 10 years | https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/renewable-energy-tax-credits-geothermal-solar-biomass-wind-power-and-more/ |
| Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit – Biomass Stoves/Boilers | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Biomass stoves and boilers that use agricultural crops, wood, plants, grasses as fuel | Homeowners (primary and secondary residences) | Available through December 31 2032 | 30% of costs up to $2 | 000 annual limit for biomass stoves/boilers |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Fueling stations for alternative fuels including biomethane, renewable natural gas, and other biomass-derived fuels | Businesses, fuel retailers, property owners | Available for infrastructure installed through December 31 2032 | 30% of costs for qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/NG?state=US |
| Biomass Crop Assistance Program Matching Payments | USDA | Federal | Financial Assistance | Collection, harvest, storage and transportation of biomass to advanced biofuel facilities | Biomass feedstock producers | Subject to congressional appropriations | $1 per $1 per dry ton paid by advanced biofuel facility (up to $20 per dry ton) for up to 2 years | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/NG?state=US |
| Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit | Production of second-generation biofuels from biomass feedstocks | Biofuel producers, businesses that produce qualifying biofuels | Available for fuel sold before January 1 2026 | Varies based on fuel type and production volume | https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/renewable-energy-tax-credits-geothermal-solar-biomass-wind-power-and-more/ |
| Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program | Oregon Department of Energy | State | Rebate | Solar installation, energy storage systems | Residential homeowners, low-income service providers | Ongoing program; check website for current availability | Varies by project size and income qualification; up to $5 | 000 for residential systems |
| Washington State SAF Tax Incentives | Washington State | State | Tax Credit | Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and use from biomass feedstocks | Manufacturers and purchasers of sustainable aviation fuel | Enacted in 2023; implementations through 2025 | Varies based on production volume and carbon intensity | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/washington-senate-passes-bill-to-establish-saf-tax-credits-19812 |
| Oregon Renewable Portfolio Standard | Oregon Department of Energy | State | Regulatory | Generation of electricity from renewable resources including biomass, biogas | Electric utilities, renewable energy producers | Targets through 2040 (50% renewable by 2040) | Market-based incentive through compliance requirements | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/or |
| Washington Hog Fuel Sales Tax Exemption | Washington Department of Revenue | State | Tax Exemption | Hog fuel (wood waste and residuals including forest-derived biomass) used for energy production | Purchasers of hog fuel for producing electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel | Ongoing program | Full exemption from state sales tax | https://dor.wa.gov/taxonomy/term/922 |
| New York Clean Heating Fuel Credit | New York State Department of Taxation and Finance | State | Tax Credit | Bioheating fuel containing at least 6% biodiesel used for residential heating | Individuals and businesses purchasing qualifying bioheating fuel for residential purposes in NY State | Annual; claimed on tax return | Varies based on biodiesel percentage in fuel and gallons purchased | https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/clean_heating_fuel_credit.htm |
| Illinois Renewable Fuels Sales Tax Exemption | Illinois Department of Revenue | State | Tax Exemption | Diesel fuel blends containing biodiesel or renewable diesel | Purchasers of qualifying fuel blends | Through November 30 2030; seasonal requirements vary | Full exemption from state sales and use taxes | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state=IL |
| REV Illinois Tax Credit | Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity | State | Tax Credit | Electric vehicle and renewable energy component manufacturing | Tier 2 applicants investing in qualified manufacturing property | Available beginning January 1 2025 | 0.5% of investment in qualified property | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=IL |
| Illinois Shines (Adjustable Block Program) | Illinois Power Agency | State | Financial Incentive | Solar renewable energy credit payments | Solar system owners, community solar subscribers | Ongoing; 15-year payment periods | Payments for solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) based on electricity production | https://www.thisoldhouse.com/solar-alternative-energy/reviews/solar-incentives-illinois |
| Oregon Property Tax Exemption for Alternative Energy Systems | Oregon Department of Revenue | State | Tax Exemption | Renewable energy equipment including solar, biogas, biomass | Property owners who install qualifying alternative energy systems | Ongoing program | Value of alternative energy equipment exempt from property taxes | https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/Biomass-Tax-Credits.aspx |
| Michigan Net Metering Program | Michigan Public Service Commission | State | Financial Incentive | Renewable energy systems including solar, wind, biomass, biogas | Customers of participating utilities with renewable energy systems | Varies by utility | Credit on electric bills for excess generation | https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-rebates-incentives/mi/ |
| Colorado Local Government Renewable Energy Incentives | Colorado Counties and Municipalities | State | Property Tax Rebate/Credit | Renewable energy fixtures installation including biomass | Residential and commercial property owners | Varies by locality | Varies by locality; may include property tax or sales tax credits/rebates | https://dpt.colorado.gov/renewable-energy |
| New Hampshire Biomass Boiler Rebate | New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission | State | Rebate | Wood pellet boilers and furnaces for heating | New Hampshire residents (primary residence) | Ongoing program | 40% of system and installation cost up to $10 | 000 |
| Colorado Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit | Colorado Department of Revenue | State | Tax Credit | Qualified renewable energy investments in designated zones | Businesses operating in designated Enterprise Zones | Annual filing with tax return | 3% of qualified investment in renewable energy property | https://www.leg.colorado.gov/publications/colorado-state-tax-expenditures-renewable-energy-resources |
| Local Government Economic Development Incentives | Colorado Local Governments | State | Property Tax Incentive | New or expanded renewable energy businesses | Commercial facilities including biomass energy production | Varies by locality; may extend up to 35 years | Up to 100% of personal property taxes paid to local jurisdiction | https://dpt.colorado.gov/renewable-energy |
| Based on my research | here are additional state and federal tax incentives for renewable energy that meet the search criteria and haven’t been listed previously: | |||||||
| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
| Arizona Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption | Arizona Department of Revenue | State | Tax Exemption | Renewable energy equipment including solar, wind, biomass | Property owners with qualifying renewable energy systems | Ongoing program | Exemption from property tax increases due to renewable energy installations | https://www.renewableenergyhub.us/renewable-energy-technology-incentives-in-arizona.html |
| Arizona Commercial/Industrial Solar Tax Credit | Arizona Department of Revenue | State | Tax Credit | Commercial and industrial solar installations including biogas systems | Businesses installing qualifying renewable energy systems | Annual filing with tax return | 10% of the installed cost up to $25 | 000 per facility |
| Nevada Energy Storage Incentive Program | NV Energy | State | Rebate | Energy storage systems paired with renewable generation | NV Energy customers with new or existing renewable energy systems | Ongoing program while funds available | $0.19/Wh for time-of-use customers (up to $3,000); $0.095/Wh for non-TOU customers (up to $1,500) | https://www.thisoldhouse.com/solar-alternative-energy/reviews/solar-incentives-nevada |
| Arizona Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff | Arizona Corporation Commission | State | Regulatory Incentive | Renewable energy production including biomass and biogas | Utilities required to procure renewable energy | 15% renewable energy by 2025 | Market-based incentive through utility compliance requirements | https://azcc.gov/utilities/industry-types/electric/renewable-energy-standard-and-tariff |
| Arizona Renewable Energy Incentive Program | Arizona Public Service | State | Rebate | Biomass and other renewable energy installations | Commercial and residential renewable energy system owners | Varies by utility and program availability | Varies based on technology and system size | https://www.renewableenergyhub.us/renewable-energy-technology-incentives-in-arizona.html |
| Idaho Residential Alternative Energy Tax Deduction | Idaho State Tax Commission | State | Tax Deduction | Solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy devices for heating or electricity generation | Idaho residential taxpayers installing qualifying renewable energy systems | Annual filing with tax return | 40% of system cost in first year; 20% in each of next 3 years; $5,000 max per year; $20,000 total max | https://oemr.idaho.gov/financial-information/incentives/ |
| Vermont Wood Pellet Heating System Incentive | Efficiency Vermont | State | Rebate | Wood pellet boilers and furnaces for heating | Vermont residents installing qualifying wood pellet heating systems | Ongoing program while funds available | $3,000 for residential systems; up to $1.25/sq ft for commercial buildings over 5,000 sq ft | https://woodboilers.com/renewable-energy-incentives/ |
| Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund | Vermont Department of Public Service | State | Incentive | Advanced wood heating equipment and other renewable energy systems | Vermont residents and businesses | Varies by specific program | Varies by system type and size | https://energysaver.vermont.gov/programs-incentives |
| Maine Renewable Resources Matching Fund | Efficiency Maine | State | Grant | Renewable energy projects including biomass and biogas | Projects undertaken with higher education institutes in Maine | Annual renewal of funds | Up to $50 | 000 per project |
| Vermont Small Scale Renewable Energy Investment Program | Renewable Energy Resource Center | State | Incentive | Qualified advanced wood heating equipment and other renewable energy systems | Vermont residents and businesses | Ongoing program; check for current availability | Varies by technology and system size | https://energysaver.vermont.gov/programs-incentives |
| Based on my comprehensive research | here are additional state and federal tax incentives for renewable energy that meet the search criteria and haven’t been listed previously: | |||||||
| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
| New Jersey Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption | New Jersey Division of Taxation | State | Tax Exemption | Solar energy equipment and installation | Purchasers of qualifying solar energy systems | Ongoing program | Exemption from 6.625% state sales tax | https://www.thisoldhouse.com/solar-alternative-energy/reviews/solar-incentives-new-jersey |
| New Jersey Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems | New Jersey Division of Taxation | State | Tax Exemption | Renewable energy systems including solar, wind, biomass | Property owners with qualifying renewable energy systems | Ongoing program; must apply with local assessor | Value of renewable energy system exempt from property tax assessment | https://www.thisoldhouse.com/solar-alternative-energy/reviews/solar-incentives-new-jersey |
| New Jersey Successor Solar Incentive Program (SuSI) | New Jersey Board of Public Utilities | State | Financial Incentive | Solar renewable energy certificate payments | Solar system owners | Ongoing program | Varies based on system size and electricity production; one credit per MWh generated | https://www.thisoldhouse.com/solar-alternative-energy/reviews/solar-incentives-new-jersey |
| Connecticut Commercial & Industrial Green Energy Solutions | Connecticut Green Bank | State | Grant/Loan | Renewable energy systems including biomass and biogas | Commercial and industrial property owners | Ongoing program with quarterly reviews | Up to $1.25 per square foot for qualifying commercial buildings | https://justenergy.com/solar/incentives-and-rebates-by-state/ |
| Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Fund | Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission | State | Grant/Loan | Renewable energy deployment including biomass and landfill gas | Property owners in participating utility territories | Varies by specific program | Varies by project type | technology |
| Energy Communities Tax Credit Bonus | U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS | Federal | Tax Credit Bonus | Renewable energy investments in designated energy communities | Projects in qualifying energy communities | Available for projects through 2032 | Additional 10% bonus on certain clean energy tax credits | https://energycommunities.gov/funding-opportunities/tax-credits/ |
| Based on my extensive research | here are additional state and federal tax incentives for renewable energy that meet the search criteria and haven’t been listed previously: | |||||||
| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Funding Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award | Info Link |
| Hawaii Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit | Hawaii Department of Taxation | State | Tax Credit | Solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy systems | Hawaii residents and businesses that install qualified renewable energy technologies | Annual filing with tax return | 35% of installation costs up to $5 | 000 |
| Hawaii Green Energy Money Saver (GEMS) Program | Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority | State | Loan | Solar and renewable energy installations for low and middle-income residents | Low and middle-income Hawaii residents | Ongoing program while funds available | 5.5% APR 20-year solar loans repaid through electric bills | https://www.solarreviews.com/solar-incentives/hawaii |
| Hawaii County Property Tax Incentives | County of Kauai/City and County of Honolulu | State | Tax Exemption | Alternative energy facilities including biomass and biogas | Commercial alternative energy facility owners | Varies by county | Property tax exemption for qualified alternative energy improvements | https://energy.hawaii.gov/what-we-do/financial-assistance-and-grants/financing-and-incentives-for-renewable-energy-projects/state-of-hawaii-and-federal-incentives/ |
| Hawaii Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit | Hawaii Department of Taxation | State | Tax Credit | Production of renewable fuels including biomass-derived fuels | Renewable fuel producers in Hawaii | Annual filing with tax return | Varies based on production volume and fuel type | https://energy.hawaii.gov/what-we-do/financial-assistance-and-grants/financing-and-incentives-for-renewable-energy-projects/state-of-hawaii-and-federal-incentives/ |
| Virginia Green and Alternative Energy Job Creation Tax Credit | Virginia Department of Taxation | State | Tax Credit | Creation of green jobs in renewable and alternative energy fields including biomass | Taxpayers creating new green jobs paying at least $50,000 annually | For tax years before January 1 2025 | $500 per qualified green job (up to 350 jobs) | https://www.vedp.org/incentive/green-and-alternative-energy-job-creation-tax-credit |
| North Carolina Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) | Internal Revenue Service | Federal | Tax Deduction | Accelerated depreciation for renewable energy property including biomass and biogas | Businesses investing in qualifying renewable energy property | Based on property placement in service | 5-year depreciation schedule for qualifying renewable energy equipment | https://www.dsireusa.org/ |
| Iowa Renewable Energy Tax Credit | Iowa Utilities Board | State | Tax Credit | Renewable energy production including biomass and biogas | Producers or purchasers of energy from eligible renewable energy facilities | Available through 2027 | Varies based on energy type; includes $1.44 per 1 | 000 standard cubic feet of hydrogen fuel |
| Iowa Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit | Iowa Economic Development Authority | State | Tax Credit | Production of renewable chemicals from biomass feedstocks | Eligible businesses producing renewable chemicals in Iowa | Available for production through December 31 2036 | $0.05 per pound of renewable chemicals produced; up to $500 | 000 for established businesses or $1 million for startups |
| Iowa Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems | Iowa Department of Revenue | State | Tax Exemption | Solar energy systems and other renewable energy installations | Property owners with qualifying renewable energy systems | Five-year exemption period | Value of renewable energy system exempt from property tax assessment | https://www.dasolar.com/energytaxcredit-rebates-grants/iowa |
| Iowa E15 Plus Gasoline Promotion Tax Credit | Iowa Department of Revenue | State | Tax Credit | Biofuel sales including biogas-derived fuels | Retailers selling blended gasoline classified as E15 or higher | Available through 2025 | $0.09 per gallon (as of 2023) | https://gusto.com/resources/states/iowa/ia-tax-incentives |
| Wisconsin Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems | Wisconsin Department of Revenue | State | Tax Exemption | Solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy systems | Property owners with qualifying renewable energy systems | Ongoing program | Value of renewable energy system exempt from property tax assessment | https://www.dasolar.com/energytaxcredit-rebates-grants/wisconsin |
| Wisconsin Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) | Wisconsin Public Service Commission | State | Performance Payment | Solar and other renewable energy production | Owners of qualifying renewable energy systems | Varies by utility program | Based on kilowatt-hours generated; varies by program and market conditions | https://www.dasolar.com/energytaxcredit-rebates-grants/wisconsin |
| Wisconsin Biogas/Biomass Tax Credit | Wisconsin Department of Revenue | State | Tax Credit | Production of biogas, biomass, or biofuel | Wisconsin businesses producing qualifying renewable fuels | Announcement pending formal legislation | $1.50 per gallon for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from biomass | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/rfa-bill-introduced-to-extend-second-generation-biofuels-tax-credit |
| Feed-in Tariff Programs | Various Utilities | Private/State | Renewable electricity production including biogas | Renewable energy producers | Varies by utility | Set rates per kWh higher than retail rates | https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/renewable-sources/incentives.php | |
| Net Metering Programs | Utilities nationwide | Private/State | Grid-connected renewable energy systems | 44 states plus DC have policies | Ongoing | Credit at retail electricity rates | https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/renewable-sources/incentives.php | |
| Renewable Portfolio Standards | State governments | State | Various renewable energy sources including biogas/biomass | Varies by state | Ongoing with target dates | Varies by state program | https://www.ncsl.org/energy/state-renewable-portfolio-standards-and-goals | |
| California Low Carbon Fuel Standard | California Air Resources Board | State | Biogas/biomass as transportation fuel | Fuel producers with low carbon intensity | Ongoing program | Credits based on carbon intensity reduction | https://www.epa.gov/agstar/renewable-natural-gas-agricultural-based-adbiogas-systems | |
| California Biomass Energy Program | California Energy Commission | State | Biomass power generation | Industrial commercial agricultural institutional and government entities | Current program | Project funding support | https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/california-power-generation-and-power-sources/biomass/biomass-energy-california | |
| Minnesota Biomass Thermal Energy Production Incentive | Minnesota Department of Agriculture | State | Biomass thermal energy production | Facilities producing at least 250 MMBtu per quarter | Quarterly participation | $5.00 per MMBtu 20% bonus for perennial crops | https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/biomass-thermal-energy-production-incentive-program | |
| NIPSCO Feed-in Tariff | Northern Indiana Public Service Company | Private | Renewable energy including biogas | Renewable energy producers in service area | Ongoing program | Set payment rates for energy produced | https://www.nipsco.com/services/renewable-energy-programs/feed-in-tariff | |
| Renewable Natural Gas Utility Programs | Various gas utilities | Private | Biogas upgrade to RNG for pipeline injection | Biogas producers meeting quality standards | Varies by utility | Premium payments or credits for RNG | https://www.epa.gov/lmop/renewable-natural-gas | |
| Oregon Clean Fuels Program | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | State | Low carbon fuels including biogas | Fuel producers and suppliers | Through 2025 | Credits based on carbon reduction | https://biogasworld.com/news/biogas-legislations-funding-opportunities-start-looking/ | |
| New York RPS Program | NYSERDA | State | Renewable energy including biomass/biogas | Renewable energy developers in New York | Ongoing with targets | Various incentives based on project type | https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/ny/biomass | |
| Massachusetts CI3 | Massachusetts Technology Collaborative | State | Various renewables including biogas | Commercial industrial and institutional facilities | Annual funding cycles | Grant funding up to $6 million total program | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Texas Utility Interconnection Programs | Various Texas utilities | Private | Grid connection for renewables | Varies by utility (no statewide net metering policy) | Ongoing | Varies by utility | https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/renewable-sources/incentives.php | |
| California Dairy Digester Research & Development Program | California Department of Food & Agriculture | State | Dairy biogas projects | Dairy operations | Annual funding cycles | $72.4M allocated in 2018 | https://www.epa.gov/agstar/renewable-natural-gas-agricultural-based-adbiogas-systems | |
| West Virginia Renewable Energy Facilities Program | West Virginia utilities | State | Solar on former mining sites landfills brownfields | Projects on qualifying sites | Ongoing program | Preferential cost recovery for up to 400 MW | https://www.epa.gov/re-powering/incentives-and-policies | |
| Wisconsin Focus on Energy Renewables for Businesses | Wisconsin Utilities | Private/State | Biogas and biomass feasibility studies/projects | Wisconsin businesses municipalities farms | Applications for 2025 due by January 31 2025 | Up to $15000 for feasibility studies; up to $25000 for businesses | https://focusonenergy.com/business/renewables | |
| Energy Trust of Oregon Biopower Program | Energy Trust of Oregon | Private | Biogas and biomass power generation | Facilities in PGE or Pacific Power service territories | Ongoing | Project-specific incentives | https://www.energytrust.org/incentives/renewable-energy-biopower/ | |
| Duke Energy/OptimaBio RNG Partnership | Duke Energy | Private | Biogas from livestock waste for RNG production | Livestock operations in North Carolina | Project-specific | Project-specific funding as demonstrated in $14M wastewater project | https://www.biogasworld.com/news/biogas-news-usa-eu/ | |
| City of Salem Biogas Cogeneration | Energy Trust of Oregon | Private | Wastewater treatment biogas cogeneration | Municipal wastewater facilities in Oregon | Project-specific | $3 million for wastewater plant biogas upgrade | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/city-of-salem-upgrades-biogas-cogeneration-system-15728 | |
| Iowa Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program | Iowa Energy Center | State | Biomass energy systems | Iowa businesses | Ongoing | Up to 50% of project cost at 0% interest up to $1 million | https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/laws_expired?jurisdiction=IA | |
| Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund | Penelec (Pennsylvania utility) | Private | Renewable energy including biogas | Penelec service territory customers | Ongoing | Project-specific funding | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| South Carolina Biomass Energy Production Incentive | South Carolina | State | Thermal energy from biomass | Biomass energy producers | Ongoing | $0.30 per thermal unit produced | https://www.renewableenergyhub.us/renewable-energy-technology-incentives-in-south-carolina.html | |
| NIPSCO Feed-in Tariff for Biogas | Northern Indiana Public Service Company | Private | Biogas power generation | Renewable energy producers in NIPSCO service area | Level 1 (under 10kW) no application fee; Level 2 ($10kW-2MW) $50 plus $1 per kW | Set rates for renewable energy purchases | https://www.nipsco.com/services/renewable-energy-programs/feed-in-tariff | |
| North Carolina Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard | Duke Energy and other NC utilities | Private/State | Swine and poultry waste-to-energy | Biomass energy producers | Program target deadlines | Required renewable energy purchases | https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17042022/north-carolina-biogas-justice/ | |
| MidAmerican Energy/Alliant Energy Rebates | MidAmerican Energy & Alliant Energy | Private | Waste heat to power systems | Customers in utility service territories | Ongoing | Project-specific rebates for bottoming cycle systems | https://database.aceee.org/state/deployment-incentives | |
| Vermont SPEED Program | Vermont utilities | State | Various renewables including biomass/biogas | Renewable energy producers | Program target of 75% renewables by 2032 | Premium purchase rates | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed-in_tariff | |
| Washington State Clean Energy Fund | Washington State Department of Commerce | State | Biogas and biomass energy projects | Clean energy project developers in Washington | Project-specific | $4.76 million allocated for recent clean energy projects | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/washington-state-awards-clean-energy-funding-to-biogas-projects | |
| Bonneville Environmental Foundation Renewable Energy Funding | Bonneville Environmental Foundation | Private | Biomass and animal waste-to-energy projects | Private persons organizations local or tribal governments in Pacific Northwest | Project-specific | Project-specific funding from Green Tags revenue | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Kansas Renewable Fuel Retailer Incentive | Kansas Department of Revenue | State | Biomass and biogas fuel production | Qualified motor fuel dealers | Quarterly based on production volume | $0.065 per gallon of renewable fuel $0.03 per gallon of biodiesel | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state=KS | |
| Kansas Biomass Storage Equipment Tax Exemption | Kansas Department of Revenue | State | Biomass fuel storage and blending equipment | Equipment installed at fuel terminal refinery or biofuel plant | 10 taxable years from installation | State property tax exemption | https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/BIOD?state=KS | |
| Kentucky Incentives for Energy Independence | Kentucky Economic Development | State | Biomass energy production over 50kW | Business installing qualifying systems | Project-specific | Tax liability reduction for commercial projects | https://www.renewableenergyhub.us/renewable-energy-technology-incentives-in-kentucky.html | |
| NV Energy Renewable Energy RFP Program | NV Energy | Private | Biogas and biomass energy procurement | Renewable energy producers in Nevada | Periodic RFP cycles | Long-term power purchase agreements | https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/nv-energy-seeks-biogas-and-biomass-proposals-in-nevada-us/ | |
| Virginia REAP Program | USDA Rural Development Virginia | Federal/State | Renewable energy projects including biogas/biomass | Rural business owners and agricultural producers | Quarterly competitions through Sept 2025 | $16 million invested since program start | https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/virginia-clean-energy-projects-included-usda-investment-strengthen-farms-and-businesses-nationwide | |
| Connecticut New Energy Technology Program | Connecticut | State | Renewable energy technologies including fuel cells using biogas | Connecticut residents or businesses with more than 30 employees | Project-specific | Up to $10000 for innovative energy technologies | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Montana F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Biomass Partnership | Flathead Electric Cooperative | Private | Woody biomass co-generation | Biomass energy producers | Long-term power purchase agreement | Purchase agreement for 2.5 MW biomass facility | https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/renewable | |
| Florida Net Metering for Renewable Energy | Florida Public Service Commission | Private/State | Biomass/biogas electricity generation | Systems up to 2 MW in capacity | Ongoing | Credit at retail rates for renewable energy fed to grid | https://database.aceee.org/state/deployment-incentives | |
| Minnesota On-Farm Anaerobic Digester Payment | Minnesota | State | On-farm anaerobic manure methane digesters | Energy producers with qualifying systems | Ongoing | 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity generated | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Hawaii Green Infrastructure Bonds | Hawaii Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism | State | Clean energy installations including biogas/biomass CHP | Biomass energy system owners | Established in July 2013 | Project-specific funding for clean energy installations | https://database.aceee.org/state/deployment-incentives | |
| Alabama SAVES Revolving Loan Program | Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs | State | Biogas/biomass CHP systems | Industrial facilities | Ongoing | Loans from $50000 to $4 million at 1% interest rate | https://database.aceee.org/state/deployment-incentives | |
| Maine Commercial and Industrial Custom Program | Efficiency Maine Trust | State | Biomass electricity generation projects | Large electrical efficiency and distributed generation projects | Competitive solicitation | Project-specific incentives based on competitive bidding | https://database.aceee.org/state/deployment-incentives | |
| Tennessee EmPower Initiative | Tennessee State Government | State | Biomass/renewable energy projects | State-owned and managed facilities | Fiscal year appropriations | $37 million dedicated to energy efficiency projects | https://database.aceee.org/state/financial-incentives | |
| Minnesota Energy Savings Partnership Program | Saint Paul Port Authority | State | Biomass energy systems | Local governments and schools | Ongoing | Low-cost loans for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects | https://database.aceee.org/state/financial-incentives | |
| Minnesota Green Business Loan Program | Minnesota Department of Commerce | State | Biomass energy retrofits | Minnesota businesses | Ongoing | Loans from $20000 to $300000 for energy retrofits | https://database.aceee.org/state/financial-incentives | |
| California Supplemental Energy Payments | California’s investor-owned utilities | Private | Biomass electricity including anaerobic digestion | Renewable energy facilities | Contract periods of 3-10 years | Covers above-market costs of renewable resources | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Illinois Shines Program | Illinois Power Agency | State | Biogas/biomass renewable energy | Renewable energy producers | Ongoing | Approximately $110 per SREC (1000 kWh produced) | https://www.ecowatch.com/solar/incentives/ilRetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check cited sources. | |
| Rhode Island Renewable Energy Growth Program | Rhode Island Energy | Private | Biogas/biomass electricity generation | Renewable energy system owners | 20-year contract terms | Fixed electricity prices with Production-Based Incentive payments | https://energy.ri.gov/incentives | |
| Delaware Green Energy Program | Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation | Private | Biomass/biogas renewable energy technologies | Delaware utility customers | Ongoing with fund availability | Rebates for renewable energy technologies | https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-coastal-energy/renewable/assistance/ | |
| North Dakota Renewable Energy Program | North Dakota Industrial Commission | State | Biomass/biofuels/biomaterials projects | Research development demonstration and commercialization projects | Project-specific | $2.8 million allocated for renewable energy projects | https://www.ndic.nd.gov/research-grant-programs/renewable-energy-program | |
| Basin Electric Power Cooperative Renewable Energy Investment | Basin Electric Power Cooperative | Private | Renewable energy procurement including biomass/biogas | Basin Electric service territories in ND SD MT | Ongoing program | Procurement of 1400 MW of renewable generation | https://northdakotamonitor.com/2024/09/05/biden-harris-administration-announces-7-3-billion-in-rural-clean-energy-investments/ | |
| Delmarva Power Green Energy Fund | Delmarva Power | Private | Renewable energy technologies including biomass/biogas | Delmarva Power customers | Subject to fund availability | Varies based on project | https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-coastal-energy/renewable/assistance/ | |
| Massachusetts Utilities RPF Program | National Grid and other MA utilities | Private | Renewable energy procurement including biomass | Renewable energy producers in MA | Competitive bidding process | Long-term power purchase agreements | https://www.thisoldhouse.com/solar-alternative-energy/reviews/solar-incentives-massachusetts | |
| Montauk Renewables Landfill Gas Project | Montauk Renewables | Private | Biogas from landfill gas | Project-specific in Oklahoma | Project-specific | Commercial RNG production partnership | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/five-oil-state-governors-ask-the-epa-to-waive-2020-rfs-rvos-16970 | |
| Rhode Island Net Metering Program | Rhode Island utilities | Private | Biogas/biomass electricity generation | Systems sized to meet on-site loads | Ongoing | Bill credits for power generation up to 125% of on-site consumption | https://energy.ri.gov/incentives | |
| Nebraska Net Metering Program | Nebraska Utilities | Private/State | Biogas/biomass electricity generation | Systems up to 25 kilowatts | Ongoing until 1% of utility’s peak demand | Free metering system and credit for excess electricity | https://www.eia.gov/state/analysis.php?sid=NE | |
| Idaho Utility Net Metering | Various Idaho utilities | Private | Renewable energy including biogas/biomass | Varies by utility | Ongoing | Credit for electricity fed back to grid | https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/renewable-sources/incentives.php | |
| Aria Energy Butler County Landfill RNG Facility | Aria Energy | Private | Landfill gas to renewable natural gas | Commercial RNG project in Nebraska | Project-specific | Commercial-scale RNG production facility | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-celebrates-rng-facility-in-nebraska-16359 | |
| Bonneville Environmental Foundation Green Tags Program | Bonneville Environmental Foundation | Private | Renewable energy projects in Pacific Northwest | Private persons organizations local/tribal governments | Project-specific | Funding for biomass and animal waste-to-energy projects | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Vermont Renewable Gas USDA Funding | Vermont Renewable Gas LLC | Private/State | Biogas/biomass renewable natural gas | Project-specific | USDA REAP grant recipient | USDA REAP grant funding | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/clean-energy-technologies-affiliate-vermont-renewable-gas-wins-usda-funding | |
| Iowa Renewable Energy Grant | Iowa Energy Center | State | Biomass gasification and other biofuels | Research and development projects | Annual grant applications | Variable funding based on available funds | https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastemin/web/html/rpsinc.html | |
| Colorado eRINs Program for Biomass | EPA | Federal | Biomass electricity generation | Biomass power facilities in Colorado | Pending EPA processing | Renewable Identification Numbers under RFS program | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/colorado-bioenergy-producer-asks-epa-to-process-erin-applications-15672 | |
| LoCI Controls Methane Capture | LoCI Controls | Private | Landfill gas capture and destruction | Iowa landfill project | 2021-2023 project | Methane emissions reduction with carbon credits | https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/colorado-bioenergy-producer-asks-epa-to-process-erin-applications-15672 | |
| Biopower Program | Energy Trust of Oregon | Private | Biomass/biogas electricity generation | Fuel cells and microturbines using municipal wastewater or landfill biogas (<20 MW) | Rolling | Above‐market cost coverage (project‐specific) | http://www.energytrust.org/RR/bio/incentives.html :contentReference | |
| Open Solicitation Program | Energy Trust of Oregon | Private | Renewable energy projects not eligible under other programs (including biogas) | Any renewable project (<20 MW) | Rolling | No funding cap (project budget up to $1.5 million projected) | http://www.energytrust.org/RR/open-solicitation.html :contentReferenc | |
| Commonwealth Organics-to-Energy | Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | State | Feasibility studies and construction for anaerobic digestion to generate electricity/heat | Commercial and public-sector developers | Closed (historical annual program) | Up to $50 | 000 (feasibility); up to $500 | 000 (implementation); up to $100 |
| AgSTAR Partner Program | U.S. EPA AgSTAR | Federal | Technical assistance and partnership support for anaerobic digester projects | Universities; nonprofit organizations; state agencies | Rolling | Technical assistance (in‐kind support) | https://www.epa.gov/agstar/agstar-partners :contentReference |