Green Energy Loans (Illinois)
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Summary
Last modified on December 6, 2012.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Name | Green Energy Loans |
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
| Applicable Sector | Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit |
| Eligible Technologies | Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Lighting, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Photovoltaics, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Solar Water Heat, Wind, Other Energy Efficiency Equipment/Upgrades |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | State/Territory |
| Energy Category | Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs, Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | $10,000 to $10 million |
| Start Date | 06/2008 |
| Maximum Incentive | Rate reduction for up to 5 years of the loan |
| Terms | Rate reduction available during first 2 years of the bank loan, with possible three additional year extension |
| Program Administrator | Illinois State Treasurer's Office |
| Website | http://www.treasurer.il.gov/programs/business-invest/business-invest.aspx |
| Date added to DSIRE | 2008-06-01 |
| Last DSIRE Review | 09/11/2012 |
| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
Illinois business owners, non-profit organizations, and local governments seeking loans for certain energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades may apply for a rate reduction, under the Green Energy Loan program through the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, in partnership with eligible banks in the state (loan seekers are encouraged to verify if the eligible banks are actively participating in the program). Loan amounts range from $10,000 to $10 million.
To qualify, the project must be located in Illinois and meet one of the following four criteria:
1. Participation in a state or utility administered efficiency program (ComEd, Ameren, or Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity); or
2. Have a contract with an Energy Service Company (commonly referred to as ESCO); or
3. Have a LEED Certified Professional working on the project with the intent to pursue LEED Certification; or
4. Have a plan to install renewable energy system.
The first step is to apply for and receive a loan from a participating, eligible bank for a comprehensive energy efficiency project and/or renewable energy system. After receiving approval, the participating lending bank applies for the rate reduction from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, using the Green Energy Loan application. If approved, the Treasurer's Office will then deposit state fund in the bank, and the bank will pass along the rate reduction. The actual rate reduction varies depending on the bank. Interest rates are updated daily on the Treasurer's web site.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Business Invest Green Energy Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Illinois State Treasurer's Office |
| Phone | (312) 814-8951 |
| businessinvest@treasurer.state.il.us | |
| Website | http://www.treasurer.il.gov/ |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
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