Bond Programs

From Open Energy Information

Bonds allow governments (and corporations) to raise money by borrowing. A few states and local governments have established bond programs to support energy efficiency and renewable energy for government-owned facilities. After a government has raised an authorized sum of money through the sale of bonds, the money collected is used to improve energy efficiency or to install renewable energy systems on government facilities. The bonding authority is usually reimbursed using the energy savings resulting from these projects. [1]



State Bond Program Incentives

IncentiveIncentive TypePlaceApplicable SectorEligible TechnologiesActive
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Bond Program (New Mexico)State Bond ProgramNew Mexico: Energy ResourcesSchools
State Government
Building Insulation
Caulking/Weather-stripping
Custom/Others pending approval
Doors
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Lighting
Windows
Biomass
CHP/Cogeneration
Daylighting
Fuel Cells
Passive Solar Space Heat
Solar Power
Solar Space Heat
Solar Water Heat
Wind
Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Yes
Energy Fund (Louisiana)State Bond ProgramLouisiana: Energy ResourcesSchools
Local Government
State Government
Custom/Others pending approvalNo
Green Infrastructure Bonds (Hawaii)State Bond ProgramHawaii: Energy ResourcesCommercial
Residential
Custom/Others pending approval
Heat pumps
CHP/Cogeneration
Biodiesel
Biomass
Ethanol
Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Hydroelectric energy
Landfill Gas
Methanol
Ocean Thermal
Solar Power
Renewable Fuels
Solar Thermal Electric
Solar Thermal Process Heat
Solar Water Heat
PRIMRE/Basics/Current Energy
Wind
Anaerobic Digestion
Small Hydroelectric
Yes
Local Option - Industrial Facilities and Development Bonds (Utah)State Bond ProgramUtah: Energy ResourcesCommercial
Industrial
Institutional
Equipment Insulation
Lighting
Chillers
Furnaces
Boilers
Heat pumps
Central Air conditioners
Heat recovery
Compressed air
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Caulking/Weather-stripping
Building Insulation
Windows
Doors
CHP/Cogeneration
Solar Water Heat
Solar Thermal Electric
Solar Power
Wind
Hydroelectric energy
Geothermal Electric
Daylighting
Small Hydroelectric
Geothermal Energy
Yes
Renewable Energy Project Bond Program (Idaho)State Bond ProgramIdaho: Energy ResourcesCommercial
(Independent Power Producer)
Biomass
CHP/Cogeneration
Fuel Cells
Geothermal Electric
Hydroelectric energy
Landfill Gas
Solar Power
Solar Thermal Electric
Wind
Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Yes
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project Financing (Illinois)State Bond ProgramIllinois: Energy ResourcesCommercial
Industrial
Institutional
Nonprofit
Schools
Community Colleges
Boilers
Building Insulation
Ceiling Fan
Central Air conditioners
Chillers
Clothes Washers
Custom/Others pending approval
Dehumidifiers
Dishwasher
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Furnaces
Heat pumps
Lighting
Lighting Controls/Sensors
Programmable Thermostats
Refrigerators
Water Heaters
Windows
Biomass
CHP/Cogeneration
Daylighting
Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Geothermal Electric
Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Passive Solar Space Heat
Solar Power
Renewable Fuels
Solar Space Heat
Solar Thermal Process Heat
Solar Water Heat
Energy Storage
Wind
Geothermal Energy
Yes
State Buildings Energy Conservation Bond Program (Montana)State Bond ProgramMontana: Energy ResourcesState GovernmentBoilers
Building Insulation
Caulking/Weather-stripping
Central Air conditioners
Chillers
Duct/Air sealing
Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
Furnaces
Heat pumps
Lighting
No

References

  1. DSIRE Glossary