Category: Businesses

Green Loans Through Self-Help Credit Union

A list of assistance programs offered by major utility providers in NC and SC.

Energy Efficiency Revolving Loans (South Carolina)

South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.

Funding through Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

Loans for energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

HeroX Challenges

HeroX is a platform for listing innovation challenges. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to the challenges.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction under IRS Code Section 179D 

Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026.

Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits for Businesses

If you install solar (or certain other technologies) on property belonging to your for-profit business, you can get 30-70% of the price back as a tax credit.

Electric vehicle & EV charger tax credits

Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. You must install the charger by June 30, 2026. You must sign a contract for the EV and put some money down by by September 30, 2025. 

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

*Building, Training, and Assessment Centers

Funding to create building, training, and assessment centers for energy efficiency workers.