Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
This resource page provides information on multiple federal and state incentive programs for renewable energy and efficiency improvements, including DSIRE database access, PACE financing for commercial/industrial properties, and the Master Lease Purchase Program for state agency equipment acquisitions.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Commercial or industrial property ownership (for PACE)
2.State agency status (for Master Lease Purchase Program)
3.Water, energy efficiency, or conservation project focus
4.See individual program websites for specific eligibility criteria
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.