* Funds with an asterisk are not currently accepting applications. This may be because the program has been terminated, is temporarily paused, or has exhausted its funding. You can still explore these pages to prepare for future funding rounds or see how previous rounds supported communities in the Carolinas.
Low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce your energy bills and also help the environment.
Loans are available for solar, electric vehicles, and energy saving upgrades (including new HVAC systems, heat pumps, insulation, window installation, and more) to make your home more comfortable and resilient while reducing your utility bills.
Self-Help Credit Union’s Green Loans are designed to serve many who are frequently shut out of mainstream financial institutions. Credit terms allow those with poor credit history to qualify and keep the loans affordable.
Click “Learn More” for details.
South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.
Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026.
A tax deduction of up to $5/square foot for energy efficiency measures in new construction or renovations that achieve above a certain level of energy savings.
Formerly only for businesses, tax-exempt entities can now transfer the deduction to contractors in exchange for reduced project costs.
Businesses claim the deduction on their tax return. Tax-exempt entities transfer the deduction to a building designer via an allocation letter.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
All for-profit businesses installing systems under 1 megawatt are eligible to receive a tax credit of at least 30% of the cost of the system, with bonus credits depending on circumstances. Most systems over 1 megawatt receive the same as long as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met. If the business does not owe enough tax to use the entire credit, it can transfer the unused portion to another taxpayer. Click “Learn More” for details on when the credits expire.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. You must sign a contract for the EV and put some money down by September 30, 2025. You must install the charger by June 30, 2026.
Individuals: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger.
Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.
Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.
Individuals (as of 2024, you qualify for the vehicle credit even if you don’t owe taxes; you receive the charger credit only up to the amount of tax you owe but you may carry over unused portions to future years).
Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.
Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).
Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.
For individuals, starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.
Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs.
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications are currently being accepted for guaranteed loans and grants.
Low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce your energy bills and also help the environment.
Loans are available for solar, electric vehicles, and energy saving upgrades (including new HVAC systems, heat pumps, insulation, window installation, and more) to make your home more comfortable and resilient while reducing your utility bills.
Self-Help Credit Union’s Green Loans are designed to serve many who are frequently shut out of mainstream financial institutions. Credit terms allow those with poor credit history to qualify and keep the loans affordable.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Loans for energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.
Loans for energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, advanced vehicle manufacturing, Tribal energy, and CO2 transportation.
State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.
Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply.
HeroX is a platform for listing innovation challenges. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to the challenges.
Prize competition for energy innovation. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to one of the hundreds of challenges listed online.
Teams of individuals, community-based organizations, local governments and Tribal governments can apply. Eligibility may vary by challenge.
Explore available challenges, gather needed resources and alliances, and apply to solve the challenge. Click “Learn More” to find out how.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
All for-profit businesses installing systems under 1 megawatt are eligible to receive a tax credit of at least 30% of the cost of the system, with bonus credits depending on circumstances. Most systems over 1 megawatt receive the same as long as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met. If the business does not owe enough tax to use the entire credit, it can transfer the unused portion to another taxpayer. Click “Learn More” for details on when the credits expire.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs.
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications are currently being accepted for guaranteed loans and grants.
Low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce your energy bills and also help the environment.
Loans are available for solar, electric vehicles, and energy saving upgrades (including new HVAC systems, heat pumps, insulation, window installation, and more) to make your home more comfortable and resilient while reducing your utility bills.
Self-Help Credit Union’s Green Loans are designed to serve many who are frequently shut out of mainstream financial institutions. Credit terms allow those with poor credit history to qualify and keep the loans affordable.
Click “Learn More” for details.
South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.
Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026.
A tax deduction of up to $5/square foot for energy efficiency measures in new construction or renovations that achieve above a certain level of energy savings.
Formerly only for businesses, tax-exempt entities can now transfer the deduction to contractors in exchange for reduced project costs.
Businesses claim the deduction on their tax return. Tax-exempt entities transfer the deduction to a building designer via an allocation letter.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
All for-profit businesses installing systems under 1 megawatt are eligible to receive a tax credit of at least 30% of the cost of the system, with bonus credits depending on circumstances. Most systems over 1 megawatt receive the same as long as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met. If the business does not owe enough tax to use the entire credit, it can transfer the unused portion to another taxpayer. Click “Learn More” for details on when the credits expire.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs.
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications are currently being accepted for guaranteed loans and grants.
Low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce your energy bills and also help the environment.
Loans are available for solar, electric vehicles, and energy saving upgrades (including new HVAC systems, heat pumps, insulation, window installation, and more) to make your home more comfortable and resilient while reducing your utility bills.
Self-Help Credit Union’s Green Loans are designed to serve many who are frequently shut out of mainstream financial institutions. Credit terms allow those with poor credit history to qualify and keep the loans affordable.
Click “Learn More” for details.
South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.
HeroX is a platform for listing innovation challenges. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to the challenges.
Prize competition for energy innovation. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to one of the hundreds of challenges listed online.
Teams of individuals, community-based organizations, local governments and Tribal governments can apply. Eligibility may vary by challenge.
Explore available challenges, gather needed resources and alliances, and apply to solve the challenge. Click “Learn More” to find out how.
Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026.
A tax deduction of up to $5/square foot for energy efficiency measures in new construction or renovations that achieve above a certain level of energy savings.
Formerly only for businesses, tax-exempt entities can now transfer the deduction to contractors in exchange for reduced project costs.
Businesses claim the deduction on their tax return. Tax-exempt entities transfer the deduction to a building designer via an allocation letter.
Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs.
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications are currently being accepted for guaranteed loans and grants.
South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
All for-profit businesses installing systems under 1 megawatt are eligible to receive a tax credit of at least 30% of the cost of the system, with bonus credits depending on circumstances. Most systems over 1 megawatt receive the same as long as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met. If the business does not owe enough tax to use the entire credit, it can transfer the unused portion to another taxpayer. Click “Learn More” for details on when the credits expire.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce your energy bills and also help the environment.
Loans are available for solar, electric vehicles, and energy saving upgrades (including new HVAC systems, heat pumps, insulation, window installation, and more) to make your home more comfortable and resilient while reducing your utility bills.
Self-Help Credit Union’s Green Loans are designed to serve many who are frequently shut out of mainstream financial institutions. Credit terms allow those with poor credit history to qualify and keep the loans affordable.
Click “Learn More” for details.
South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.
Loans for energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.
Loans for energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, advanced vehicle manufacturing, Tribal energy, and CO2 transportation.
State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.
Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply.
HeroX is a platform for listing innovation challenges. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to the challenges.
Prize competition for energy innovation. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to one of the hundreds of challenges listed online.
Teams of individuals, community-based organizations, local governments and Tribal governments can apply. Eligibility may vary by challenge.
Explore available challenges, gather needed resources and alliances, and apply to solve the challenge. Click “Learn More” to find out how.
Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026.
A tax deduction of up to $5/square foot for energy efficiency measures in new construction or renovations that achieve above a certain level of energy savings.
Formerly only for businesses, tax-exempt entities can now transfer the deduction to contractors in exchange for reduced project costs.
Businesses claim the deduction on their tax return. Tax-exempt entities transfer the deduction to a building designer via an allocation letter.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
All for-profit businesses installing systems under 1 megawatt are eligible to receive a tax credit of at least 30% of the cost of the system, with bonus credits depending on circumstances. Most systems over 1 megawatt receive the same as long as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met. If the business does not owe enough tax to use the entire credit, it can transfer the unused portion to another taxpayer. Click “Learn More” for details on when the credits expire.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. You must sign a contract for the EV and put some money down by September 30, 2025. You must install the charger by June 30, 2026.
Individuals: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger.
Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.
Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.
Individuals (as of 2024, you qualify for the vehicle credit even if you don’t owe taxes; you receive the charger credit only up to the amount of tax you owe but you may carry over unused portions to future years).
Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.
Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).
Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.
For individuals, starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.
Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs.
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications are currently being accepted for guaranteed loans and grants.
Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026.
A tax deduction of up to $5/square foot for energy efficiency measures in new construction or renovations that achieve above a certain level of energy savings.
Formerly only for businesses, tax-exempt entities can now transfer the deduction to contractors in exchange for reduced project costs.
Businesses claim the deduction on their tax return. Tax-exempt entities transfer the deduction to a building designer via an allocation letter.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
All for-profit businesses installing systems under 1 megawatt are eligible to receive a tax credit of at least 30% of the cost of the system, with bonus credits depending on circumstances. Most systems over 1 megawatt receive the same as long as prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met. If the business does not owe enough tax to use the entire credit, it can transfer the unused portion to another taxpayer. Click “Learn More” for details on when the credits expire.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. You must sign a contract for the EV and put some money down by September 30, 2025. You must install the charger by June 30, 2026.
Individuals: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger.
Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.
Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.
Individuals (as of 2024, you qualify for the vehicle credit even if you don’t owe taxes; you receive the charger credit only up to the amount of tax you owe but you may carry over unused portions to future years).
Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.
Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).
Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.
For individuals, starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.
