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Over one-third of global final energy consumption and nearly 40% of total direct and indirect carbon -di-oxide emissions are due to buildings & building construction activity. Due to improved infrastructure for accessing energy in developing countries & rapid growth in global buildings floor area, there observed an enormous increase in Building energy demand. In 2000’s, annual drop in global building energy intensity per square metre was around 2.5% which is a good number recorded till date. But later in recent times the decline rate was not up to the mark which may be due to slightly declined progress of policies and codes compared to rapid growth in economies. Any policy along with mandatory requirements, which when given a touch of incentives and financing components will definitely help to again achieve the energy intensity reduction to 2.5%.
Many countries are having
different fantastic & encouraging policies targeting at reduction in
building energy consumption. If we categorize all those incentives in to four
broad areas then they will be:
- Building Energy Savings Goals using specific energy targets
- Incentive and Financing Programs for Efficient Buildings
- Green Building RequirementsÂ
- Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Policies of some countries in USA have
been listed below in alphabetical order:
The city offers three incentives
for energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
Through the Green Path Program, projects that exceed
energy code minimum requirements receive expedited permit reviews and
preliminary plan reviews at no costs.
Bernalillo County also offers commercial building owner’s
access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency
and solar energy projects.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Green Building Requirements
Arlington uses form based code
that requires building to LEED standards for commercial centers and to LEED,
EarthCraft, or Arlington's Green Home Choice program for residential
development. All affordable housing that receives public funds must comply with
EarthCraft standards.Â
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Arlington does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Arlington provides expedited
permitting for residential construction, density bonuses for commercial
construction, as well as rebates for energy-efficient lighting retrofits.
Last Updated: May 2017
Atlanta offers six incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Atlanta offers commercial and
residential property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for
energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.Â
The city grants buildings that
meet green development criteria both a
density bonus and expedited permitting.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: June 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
The City of Austin offers five incentives and financing programs for both energy efficiency upgrades and solar installation. The city’s municipal utility, Austin Energy, runs most of these programs.Â
The utility offers low- to moderate-income households rebates for home weatherization and efficiency improvements. The city also offers density bonuses to commercial and residential properties that adhere to green building standards. Austin Energy also offers rebates for a variety of efficiency improvements for residential, multifamily, and commercial properties.Â
Please note that each
incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources
eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy
efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and
commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: July 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Baltimore offers 10 incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, and low-income energy improvement projects.
Baltimore offers residential, commercial, and multifamily property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for both energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
Baltimore has a $10 million low-interest loan program for energy
efficiency for nonprofits and small businesses.
Through the High-Performance Market-Rate Rental Housing ordinance, the city offers a tax credit for buildings that achieve LEED Silver or higher.
Baltimore’s Housing Department
assists low-income households with energy efficient improvements through
their Energy Conservation Services.
Through the LIGHT program, the city matches household with available services to perform home weatherization and energy efficient upgrades. Â
The city runs a bulk solar purchasing program through the Retrofit Baltimore initiative. The initiative also provides home energy upgrades to low-income residents at no cost.
Baltimore partnered with Healthy Neighborhoods, a local nonprofit, to provide low-interest loans and grants for energy efficient upgrades to low-income nonprofits and small businesses.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: July 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Boston offers seven incentives and financing options for energy efficiency, solar, and low-income programs.
The Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority’s Tax-Exempt Lease Program provides non-profit institutions a vehicle to pursue performance-based energy efficiency improvements through a lease financing agreement with a vetted Energy Service Company.
Massachusetts passed commercial PACE-enabling legislation for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Boston is currently developing guidelines to allow financing to begin in 2019.
The city’s Senior Save Program allows senior citizens earning less than 80% of the area median income to access funds to replace antiquated heating systems. The E+ Green Building program requires buildings generate more energy than it uses. The E+ program requires some units to be designated as affordable housing. Boston Housing Authority (BHA) partnered with the Action for
Boston Community Development to install energy efficient equipment and materials in BHA’s public housing developments, ultimately saving $24 million in energy costs. Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Boulder has not yet published an
energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
Boulder has not yet established
above-code building requirements for any class of building.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Through the Smart Regs program, Boulder requires
single and multi-family rental homes to reach a certain level of energy
efficiency by 2019. If compliance is not achieved, retrofits are then required.
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Home and business owners are
eligible for loans through EnergySmart that can be used on energy
efficiency projects.Â
Last Updated: October 2015
Last updated: March 2019
The city’s Energy Master Plan outlines state incentives for energy efficiency projects, but the city itself does not offer incentives for energy efficiency or solar energy projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Burlington has not yet published
an energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
All construction is required to
meet the Vermont State Commercial or Residential Building Efficiency Standards.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
The residential sector is subject
to the Time of Sale Energy Efficiency Ordinance,
which mandates minimum energy efficiency upgrades must be made when buildings
are sold.Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
The Burlington Electric
Department provides on-bill financing for commercial efficiency projects.
Last Updated: October 2015
Building Energy Savings Goals
Carrboro has not yet published an
energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
Carrboro has not yet established
above-code building requirements for any class of building.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Carrboro does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Carrboro established and is
maintaining an Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund for small businesses.
Last Updated: April 2014
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Charlottesville has not yet
published an energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
Charlottesville has green
building requirements for municipal buildings, but privately-funded commercial
and residential buildings are not subject to green building requirements.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Charlottesville does not yet
require commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions
such as energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Charlottesville has several incentives for efficient
buildings. Commercial and residential buildings that meet energy
efficiency standards are eligible for a reduced tax rate of 50% on the building
value for one year. Businesses in Charlottesville can receive funding
from the Clean Energy Commercial
Loan Program to invest in energy efficiency improvements. Through LEAP, Charlottesville also
funds the limited time 0% Power Saving Loan Program to buy down Power Savings Loans to a 0% interest rate over a five year term.
Loan Program to invest in energy efficiency improvements. Through LEAP, Charlottesville also
funds the limited time 0% Power Saving Loan Program to buy down Power Savings Loans to a 0% interest rate over a five year term.
Last Updated: October 2015
The city offers three incentives and financing programs for both energy efficiency upgrades and solar installation for buildings.
The Retrofit Chicago Residential Partnership offers rebates for energy efficient appliance to residential buildings with no more than four units. The Tax-Increment Financing Neighborhood Improvement Program offers grants to residential building of one to four units for efficiency improvements including air sealing, roof insulation, and boiler or furnace upgrades. The city passed a property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing ordinance that will provide financing to commercial, institutional and residential building owners.
Please note that each
incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources
eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy
efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and
commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
The city offers five incentives and financing options for both energy efficiency upgrades and solar installation.
Chula Vista offers free home energy & water checkups for residents to determine opportunities for increased efficiency. The city also expedites permit reviews for projects that are at least 30% more efficient than current California energy efficiency standards. The city streamlined its solar permitting process for residential systems under 10 kW. The city offers commercial and residential properties access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Cincinnati offers seven incentives for energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
Cincinnati and the Greater Cincinnati
Energy Alliance offer residents and business a range of
incentives and financing options for home energy efficient improvements and
renewable energy upgrades.
Cincinnati also offers the Community Reinvestment Area (RCA) Residential Tax Abatement to city residents, which allows building owners to pay taxes on the pre-improvement value of their property after making efficiency improvements.
The city also offers the CRA Commercial Tax Abatement Program to companies and developers for new construction and renovation of LEED buildings and non-LEED buildings pending a financial gap analysis.Â
The city also allows commercial property owners to apply for property assessed clean energy financing for energy efficiency projects.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
The city offers seven incentives and financing options for energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
Cleveland partnered with
the Northeast
Ohio Advanced Energy District to offer commercial property
owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy
efficiency and renewable energy projects. The city’s municipal utility,
Cleveland Public Power, offers rebates for energy efficiency projects through a
partnership with Efficiency Smart.
Through Empower Gas and Electric, the City offers low-cost energy efficiency packages to residential and small commercial building owners.
Cleveland’s Green Building Standard includes
energy efficiency and renewable energy provisions that qualify new residential
developments for property tax abatement for up to 15 years.
The City also supports commercial properties in the Cleveland 2030 District with financial assistance for energy efficiency, water conservation, and decarbonized transportation projects.
Please note that each
incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources
eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy
efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and
commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Columbus offers eight incentives for enegry efficienct and renewable energy projects.Â
Columbus offers commercial
property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE)
financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. They city also
offers tax-increment financing through the Clean Energy Financing program for
energy efficiency upgrades and solar
projects in small businesses and large commercial/industrial buildings. Additionally, the city offers projects that exceed standard construction and renovation requirements with more favorable incentives. Columbus launched the Community Energy Savers to improve residential and commercial energy efficiency.Â
projects in small businesses and large commercial/industrial buildings. Additionally, the city offers projects that exceed standard construction and renovation requirements with more favorable incentives. Columbus launched the Community Energy Savers to improve residential and commercial energy efficiency.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: June 2019
Dallas offers six incentives and financing programs for energy efficiency upgrades, solar installation, and low-income programs.
The city offers property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing to commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential properties for water conservation, energy-efficiency, and solar installation. The city also offers residential properties rebates for a range of home improvement actions that include energy efficiency upgrades. Dallas’s updated housing policy includes provisions to finance energy efficiency upgrades that bring low-income homes up to current energy codes.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Denver offers six incentives and financing programs for both energy efficiency upgrades and solar installation.
The Certifiably Green Denver program offers homeowners and small businesses loans to make energy efficiency upgrades. The Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that pursue energy efficiency improvements. Property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing is available for commercial buildings for energy efficiency projects through Colorado’s C-PACE program. Denver also caps solar permitting fees at $50 and offers a $150 credit to any permit choosing the ERI or performance path.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: July 2019
Detroit offers four incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Grants and loans are available to
commercial and multifamily buildings through
Detroit's SmartBuildings Program. The program covers both energy efficient upgrades and renewable energy installation.
Detroit's SmartBuildings Program. The program covers both energy efficient upgrades and renewable energy installation.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Dubuque has not yet published an
energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
Dubuque has not yet established
above-code building requirements for any class of building.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Dubuque does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Dubuque does not yet provide
incentives or financing products for home or building owners making energy
efficient upgrades.
Last Updated: October 2013
El Paso offers four incentives four energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
El Paso County offers commercial
and multifamily property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE)
financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation
projects.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: July 2019
Tarrant County offers four incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy.Â
Tarrant County offers commercial
and multifamily property owners access to property
assessed clean energy financing for both energy efficiency and
renewable energy projects.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: July 2019
Grand Rapids offers commercial and multifamily property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Hartford offers five incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, and low-income energy improvement projects.
Sections 4.3.2.B.(13).C and 4.3.2.B.(13).B grant density bonuses to developments that respectively install a renewable energy system providing at least 25% of energy demand and a combined heat and power system cover 50% of the building’s heating and cooling needs.Â
The city also offers commercial property owners access to property assessed clean energy finance for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Hartford is partnering with the Connecticut Green Bank and Solar for All to increase solar energy deployments in low- to moderate-income households.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
\Last updated: July 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
The state of Hawaii offers two incentives for energy efficiency and solar energy projects for low-income property owners.
The Honolulu Solar Loan Program provides income-eligible homeowners with zero-interest loans for the installation of solar hot water heaters and solar photovoltaic systems.
Last updated: March 2019
Houston offers five incentives and financing programs for energy efficiency upgrades, solar installations, and low-income programs.
Houston offers tax abatements and expedited permitting to commercial buildings that meet LEED standards. Commercial building owners can receive grants for energy retrofits through the City's Energy Efficiency Incentive Program. Houston offers weatherization to income-qualified homes. Energy efficiency financing is available to commercial and multifamily building owners through PACE Houston. The Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program allows households 200% below the federal poverty line to access financing for home energy efficiency improvement projects.Â
Please note that each
incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources
eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy
efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and
commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Indianapolis offers four incentives for energy efficiency projects.
Indianapolis offers reduced
permitting fees for commercial buildings achieving energy efficient criteria
through the City's Green Building Incentive Program. The EcoHouse Project is an energy-efficiency loan
program for medium and low-income homeowners in Indianapolis. The City also has
two neighborhood grant programs as part of its Better Buildings Program to support
residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations in implementing energy
efficiency upgrades in their homes and businesses.
Last updated: March 2019
Jacksonville offers two incentives for energy efficiency projects.
JEA, the city’s municipal
utility, offers energy efficiency rebates to
commercial property owners.
Last updated: March 2019
Kansas City offers three incentives and financings programs for energy efficiency improvements.
Homeowners may apply for property
assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy-efficient and water-saving
home through the HERO Program. Kansas City's energyworks loan program provides
low-interest loans to home and business owners to make energy efficiency
upgrades to their
buildings.
buildings.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Knoxville has not established a
goal to reduce energy intensity across private building stock.
Green Building Requirements
Green building certification is
included in scoring criteria for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and PILOT, but
there are no above code requirements for private building or buildings financed
with public funds.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Knoxville does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Financing is available to
qualifying residents that retrofit to energy certification standards. TIF
scoring is available for commercial buildings and favors buildings that achieve
energy certification.
Last Updated: October 2015
Knoxville offers three incentives for energy efficiency upgrades.
Residential and commercial
property owners may access tax increment financing for retrofits
if they qualify. The city favors projects that achieve an energy-savings
certification. The city's Community
Development Department offers financial assistance for residential improvements through the Blighted Properties Redevelopment Program. The department requires projects that receive funding from the program to achieve ENERGY STAR standards.Â
Development Department offers financial assistance for residential improvements through the Blighted Properties Redevelopment Program. The department requires projects that receive funding from the program to achieve ENERGY STAR standards.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: May 2019
The city offers two incentives and financing programs for both energy efficiency and solar.
Las Vegas offers property assessed clean energy (PACE)
financing for commercial energy efficiency improvements and solar
installations.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Lawrence has not yet published an
energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
Lawrence has not yet established
above-code building requirements for any class of building.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Lawrence does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
The City Commission passed a
permit fee reduction for solar thermal installations, an energy-efficient
technology, in residential and commercial properties.
Last Updated: October 2015
Long Beach offers four incentives and financing options for energy efficiency improvements and solar installations.
The city offers expedited plan reviews to buildings that meet LEED certification requirements. Long Beach opted into the Los Angeles County Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program that allows homeowners to finance water conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects.
The city also offers energy efficiency financing to commercial properties through its C-PACE program.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
The city offers six incentives and financing programs for energy efficiency upgrades and low-income projects.
Los Angeles offers Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency improvements in residential and commercial buildings. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a range of rebates and incentives for energy efficiency projects. LADWP also runs low-income solar and energy efficiency programs.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Louisville offers a single incentive through the Energy Project Assessment District. The city began offering a voluntary program for financing energy efficiency projects in commercial buildings over a twenty year term. The program is similar to PACE financing programs. Residential building owners can find energy efficiency initiatives through The Green Initiative program and commercial building owners through the Louisville Energy Alliance.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Madison has set the goal to
reduce energy consumption across all building stock by 50% from the 2008
baseline by 2030. This goal is outlined in the Sustainability Plan.
Green Building Requirements
Madison has not yet established
above-code building requirements for any class of building.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Madison does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Green Madison offers commercial
property owners rebates and financing. Residential property owners are offered
rebates and low interest energy efficiency financing for approved projects.
Last Updated: October 2013
The city offers four incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.Â
Hidalgo County offers commercial
and multifamily property owners access to PACE financing for energy efficiency,
renewable energy, and water conservation projects.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives
Last updated: July 2019
The city offers three incentives for solar energy and low-income energy projects.
Through cooperation with Pathway
Lending, property owners may access low-interest loans for renewable
energy projects.
MLGW, the city’s municipal utility, administers the Share the Pennies program to provide low-income homeowners with grants to make energy efficiency improvements.
The utility also runs the Rental Rescue program to provide renters with free energy audits to ensure properties are up to code on energy efficiency standards.
Last updated: July 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Miami offers six incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Financing is available through
the City of Miami PACE programs to residential and
commercial building owners making energy efficiency upgrades.
The city offers expedited permitting and density bonuses for residential and commercial building owners implementing green building measures into their buildings.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Milwaukee offers four incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, and low-income energy improvement projects.
The Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program offers rebates to Milwaukee homeowners for energy efficiency upgrades. Me2 also offers commercial PACE funding and rebates for energy efficiency upgrades for small buildings and manufacturing facilities.
Milwaukee's Targeted
Investment Neighborhood and low income weatherization programs
grant energy efficiency upgrades and weatherization work to low income homes.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
The city offers thirteen incentives for energy efficiency upgrades, solar energy installation, and low-income energy action projects.
Minneapolis offers density bonuses to residential and commercial construction that aim to achieve a 35% above code energy rating.
Minneapolis offers PACE financing to commercial buildings for solar and energy efficiency improvements. The city offers a two percent loan program to small businesses for energy efficiency improvements. Minneapolis also offers a Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan program.Â
The city’s Green Business Cost Share program provides financial incentives for solar incentives. The program prioritizes commercial and multifamily properties within the bounds of Minneapolis Green Zones or those participating in the 4d Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Program because they aim to expand energy efficiency and renewable energy installation in low-income areas.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Montgomery County offers nine incentives for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low-income energy improvement projects.
Montgomery County provides an energy efficiency tax credit of $250 for homeowners, offers a weatherization assistance program for low-income households, and C-PACE for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The county also offers a commercial building tax credit depending on level of LEED certification. The Montgomery County Green Bank finances energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for residents and businesses.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: December 2019
Nashville offers three incentives for energy efficiency and low-income energy improvement projects.
Through the Nashville Energy Works program, city
residents may access low-interest loans from $1,000 to $35,000 for energy
efficient upgrades.
Nashville offers density bonus for developments in the Central Business District if the projects achieve LEED certification. The density bonus scales with the stringency of the certification.
The city’s Home Energy
Savings Program engages volunteers to conduct energy-savings
upgrades to homeowners at no-cost to income-eligible households.
Last updated: March 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
New Orleans offers three incentives for energy efficiency and low-income energy improvement projects.
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority provides financing for energy efficiency projects in affordable housing units.
Entergy New Orleans’s Energy Smart program offers energy efficiency incentives for commercial and residential building owners. The program also sets aside incentives for income-eligible households.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
New York City offers three incentives for solar energy and low-income energy improvement projects.
The city established a property
assessed clean energy (PACE)Â financing program for energy
efficiency and renewable energy projects. The city also offers a J-51 tax abatement and exemption for
energy efficient upgrades in affordable housing projects.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: May 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Oakland offers seven incentives and financing options for energy efficiency, solar, and low-income projects.
Alameda County offers a range of rebates, including rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. The city also offers energy efficiency incentives for green builders.
Residential and commercial building owners may access property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy installation, and water conservation actions. The Oakland Building Maintenance Code includes a streamlined and expedited solar permitting provision.
The Weatherization and Energy Retrofit Revolving Loan Program offers income-eligible property owners 0% interest loans for home improvement projects. The program is only eligible to owner-occupied residential properties with less than 5 units.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: July 2019
The city offers a single incentive for energy efficiency upgrades through the Green Home Loan program, where residents may access a 3% fixed-interest loan within 48 months.
Last updated: March 2019
Omaha offers commercial property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for renewable energy projects.
Last updated: March 2019
Orlando offers six incentives and financing options for energy efficiency upgrades, solar installation, and low-income projects.
Residential and commercial property owners may access property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for both energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy installations.Â
The city partners with the non-profit Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF) and the municipal Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) to provide property owners with home energy improvements. The program is far-reaching and provides additional support to low-income homeowners.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last updated: March 2019
Building Energy Savings Goals
Park City has not yet published
an energy-intensity reduction target for its private buildings.
Green Building Requirements
Park City has not yet established
above-code building requirements for any class of building.
Energy Audit and Retrofit Requirements
Park City does not yet require
commercial or residential buildings to take energy efficiency actions such as
energy audits or retro-commissioning. Â
Incentives and Financing for Efficient Buildings
Park City does not yet provide
incentives or financing products for home or building owners making energy
efficient upgrades.
Last Updated: October 2015
The city offers three incentives for energy efficiency projects.
Philadelphia grants density
bonuses to developments achieving a LEED Gold or higher rating.
Philadelphia’s EnergyWorks program
provides loan opportunities for energy efficiency upgrades in commercial and
residential buildings.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
Phoenix offers two incentives and financing options for energy efficiency and low-income energy projects.
The city covers the cost to register a home under LEED for Homes if it achieves LEED Platinum.
Phoenix’s low income housing rehabilitation program provides
a loan covering 75% of home improvements costs, which includes home energy
efficiency upgrades, at 0% interest.
Additionally, the $100,000 Sustainable Home Design Competition challenges architects to design a home that uses 80% less energy without rooftop solar systems and costs the same as standard construction. The winning design can be downloaded free online.
Last Updated: March 2019
Pittsburgh offers three incentives and financing options for energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations.
The city offers density bonuses of 20% in height and 20% in floor area to commercial projects that meet LEED efficiency standards. The city also administers the Pittsburgh Home Rehabilitation Program to provide 0% fixed-interest rate loans for home improvements. The Program also makes funds available solely for energy efficiency improvements.
The Business Energy Savings Program provides businesses loans of up to $50,000 for energy efficiency improvements.
Pennsylvania passed a commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) legislation allowing municipalities to create C-PACE programs for solar installations.
Last Updated: July 2019
Portland offers one financing
option for energy efficiency improvements through its commercial
property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing program.
Last Updated: July 2019
Providence offers three incentives for energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
The city offers commercial
property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for
energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Residential property owners
may also access PACE financing for renewable energy installations only.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
Raleigh offers a single grant incentive for energy efficiency projects through the Building Upfits Grant program.
Last Updated: March 2019
Reno does not offer any incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, nor low-income energy improvement projects.
Last Update: March 2019
Richmond offers a single incentive for energy efficient buildings. The city will expedite permits for buildings with a green roof.
Last Updated: March 2019
Riverside offers eight incentives and financing options for energy efficiency, solar, and low-income energy projects.
Through the Green Riverside program, commercial and residential building owners may access rebates for energy efficiency upgrades and/or energy-saving designs during the construction phase.
Commercial and residential
property owners may also qualify for property assessed clean energy (PACE)
financing for energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy installation,
and water conservation measures.
Single- and two-family households may also qualify for express solar permitting if the property meets specific standards.
The city’s municipal utility operates the Energy Savings Assistance Program that provides income-eligible applicants with no-cost home energy improvements.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updates: July 2019
The city offers a single incentive for home energy improvements through the Sustainable Homes Rochester program. The program received funding from NYSERDA to promote clean heating and cooling technologies. The city aims to prioritize low-income households.
Last Update: March 2019
Sacramento offers eight incentives for energy efficiency improvements, solar installations, and low-income energy action projects.
The city offers residential and commercial property owners access to property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency and solar installation projects.
SMUD, the city’s municipal
utility, offers a range of rebates for home energy efficiency
improvements. The utility also offers new electric vehicle drivers a
free level 2 charger for residential properties. The utility also offers businesses an incentive for
installing an electric vehicle charger.Â
SMUD also runs the All-Electric
Smart Homes program offers developers of newly constructed
homes grants to install all-electric infrastructure on the property. Through
the Home Performance Program, SMUD offers owners of existing home $13,750 for a
comprehensive gas-to-electric conversion.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
St. Paul offers three incentives for energy efficiency and low-income energy improvement projects.
The city offers commercial
property owners access to property
assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing for energy efficiency
upgrades and renewable energy installations through the St. Paul Port
Authority.Â
Additionally, developments receiving more than $200,000 must meet the Minnesota SB 2030 energy standard.Â
The city also administers the Energy Smart Home program to offer residents zero-interest loans for energy efficient upgrades. The program is available for all residents, but allows income-eligible participants to borrow 100% of project costs without a match.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Update: March 2019
Salt Lake City offers five incentives for energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
Through the Economic
Development Loan Fund, the city offers loans to commercial property
owners for energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits.
The city provides expedited plan reviews for commercial and residential properties meeting green building standards.
Salt Lake City offers commercial property owners access to property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing for energy efficiency and solar installation projects.
Please note that each
incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources
eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy
efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and
commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
San Antonio offers three incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, and low-income energy improvement projects.
The city’s STEP program offers residential and commercial property owners incentives for energy efficient upgrades such as weatherization, HVAC replacement, efficient construction etc.
The San Antonio Green & Healthy Home program assists low- to moderate-income households with creating energy-efficient and sustainable homes.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Update: July 2019
San Diego offers eight incentives and financing options for both energy efficiency and solar projects.
Through Resolution R-298001, the
city offers expedited permitting to residential and commercial projects that
meet green building standards outlined in Policy Number 900-14.
Commercial and residential property owners may access property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for both energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
San Francisco offers eight incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, and low-income energy improvement projects.
San Francisco provides commercial and residential property owners a range of financing options and incentives for energy efficiency projects through the Energy Watch and BayREN programs.
The city also offers property assessed clean energy financing to both residents and business owners for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects.
San Francisco’s GoSolarSF program
offers several incentives for property owners installing solar PV systems.
There are additional incentives set aside for income-eligible homeowners.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
San Jose currently offers five incentives and financing options for energy efficiency and solar projects.
Commercial and residential property owners may access property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency improvements and solar installations.
Through the Affordable Housing Investment Plan, the city offers priority financing for developers incorporating green building features into affordable housing units.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
Seattle offers 11 incentives and financing options for energy efficiency and low-income energy projects.
Seattle offers expedited permitting to green building projects through its Priority Green program. The city runs an incentive zoning program that requires developers to provide public benefits to achieve greater height/density on their building site. Through Seattle's Director's Rule, land use departures (e.g. floor area increases) are allowed for both residential and commercial construction that achieve green standards.
The city provides a rebate for residential households to switch from oil to electric heat pumps. Seattle City Light, the city’s municipal utility, also provides rebates for cost-effective, above-code construction and for existing building efficiency improvements.
Seattle has also partnered with
two nonprofits to provide energy efficiency financing and utility repayment
plans.
Seattle City Light offers income-eligible customers the opportunity lower electricity bills by 60%.
Seattle City Light awarded three
affordable housing projects with solar energy grants as part of the
utility’s Green Up program.
The city partnered with Craft3Â to provide loans to households that may not be able to secure competitive rates. Loans can be for clean energy and energy efficiency, and homeowners can repay them through their utility bill.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
St. Louis offers six incentives for energy efficiency and solar energy projects.
The City of St. Louis launched the Green HELP program to assist residents with low-interest loans for making energy efficiency upgrades to their homes.
PACEÂ financing
is available for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in residential
and commercial buildings.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
St. Petersburg offers four incentives for energy efficiency projects.
Commercial and residential construction
permit applications are eligible for partial refund of permit fees if the
building receives a green building certification. Residential buildings must
meet all requirements of the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida
Green Building Coalition to receive a $300.00 refund. Commercial buildings but
meet all requirements of USGBC LEED standard to receive a $1,000 refund. The
city has also partnered with Duke Energy who offers free home energy checks and
rebates for residents.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Update: March 2019
Tampa offers three incentives for energy efficiency projects.
Tampa offers expedited plan
review for commercial construction that includes provisions for energy
efficiency. Â Rebates are available to residential and commercial
construction achieving the LEED standards. Homes built to the Florida
Green Building Coalition standards also receive a rebate.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
Tucson offers reduced permitting fees for solar-generating equipment.Â
Last Update: May 2019
We could not find information on the number of incentives the city offers for energy efficiency, solar energy, and/or low-income energy improvement projects.
Last Update: March 2019
The city offers two incentives for energy efficient buildings. Residential and commercial buildings may earn tax breaks for achieving energy savings, as verified by a third-part inspection.
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: March 2019
Washington provides eight incentives for energy efficiency, solar, and low-income energy projects.
Commercial property owners may
access property assessed clean energy (C-PACE)
financing for energy efficiency improvements and onsite renewable energy
generation.
The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) offers residential and commercial property owners rebates for energy efficient appliances.
Washington previously administered a low-income home weatherization program that invested $25 million in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy installation.
The Solar for All program seeks to provide 100,000 low-income households with solar energy through direct rooftop installation and community solar farms.
The DC Department of Energy and Environment offers financial assistance for projects seeking net-zero design.Â
Please note that each incentive/program is tallied based on the building types and energy resources eligible for award. For example, a PACE financing program that offers energy efficiency and renewable energy financing to both residential and commercial property owners is counted as four incentives.
Last Updated: May 2019
Worcester does not offer any
incentives for energy efficiency, solar energy, nor low-income energy
improvement projects.
Last Updated: March 2019
*Source: ACEEEÂ
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