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Financing Solutions & Incentives

This site provides links to useful resources about financing and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for the home, business, industry, utilities, and government.

Homeowners

Homeowners can afford to take on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects with the help of the financing programs listed on this site. Find lenders and state-specific incentives as well as products and services to get you started.



Small Businesses

If you have a small business, you'll find that there are number of resources at your fingertips shifting toward energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Loans and incentives are just a couple of the options available.



Industry

For industry, if you're trying to finance a new concept or idea for relating to energy efficiency or clean energy, check out the programs that will provide grants or seed money to set your idea in motion.



Utilities

Utilities interested in generating or buying electricity from renewable energy sources can find information on financing, including incentives, experiences of other utility companies, and tools to measure efficiencies.



State/Local Programs

State and local community programs can find effective financing solutions to lower costs and environmental impact. In addition, there's information on state-specific programs that fund sustainable energy initiatives and enterprises.



Federal Buildings

In federal buildings, a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy helps the government reduce its costs. The Federal Energy Management Program lists a number of resources.



International

For international renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, you can learn from examples of innovative financing solutions from around the world.

Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms used in regards to energy-efficiency and renewable energy financing.



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