Combined Heat and Power Partnership
Local Government Energy Loan Program
| Date Last Updated | 6/6/2013 |
| Incentive Type | Loan |
| State/Federal | AL |
| Incentive Administrator/Contact Office | Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs |
| Incentive Initiation Date | 7/1/2008 |
| Incentive Size and Funding Source | Municipal and county governments may borrow up to $350,000 for eligible projects, including renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements that will eventually have a payback through utility savings. K-12 schools may receive up to $350,000 per campus or $500,000 per school system for eligible projects. Loans are issued at 0% for up to 10 years, with a 3% management fee, and estimated payback must be within 10 years. |
| Eligible Recipient | Eligible recipients include local governments, K-12 public school systems, and public colleges and universities in Alabama. |
| Eligible Fuel | Does Not Specify |
| Eligible Project Size (MW) | Does Not Specify |
| Minimum Efficiency Required (%) | Does Not Specify |
| Application Form(s) | Local Government Energy Loan Program Application (PDF) (23 pp, 460K) |
| Other Incentive Details | An energy audit must be completed to identify necessary improvements. Following installation, the loan recipient must be benchmarked using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager program. |
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