Financing, incentives and programs related to biogas and renewable energy in general for Canada and the United States

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Financing, incentives and programs related to biogas and renewable energy in general for Canada and the United States Financement, incitatifs et programmes reliés au biogaz et aux énergies renouvelables en généralpour le Canada et les États-Unis

Canada http://canada.gc.ca/ Programme fédéral résidentiel / Residential Federal Program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=13&toc=show Technologies du développement durable du Canada (TDDC) http://www.sdtc.ca/index.php?page=about-our-funds&hl=fr_CA Grants, Contributions and Financial Assistance http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1136/ Aboriginal Business Canada http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/961/ As an agricultural producer, if you set aside savings  to protect against small income declines, you can get matching contributions from the governments. AgriInvest Do you have an agricultural business? You could get money to advertise and market your agricultural products,  and go on trade missions. AgriMarketing Program If you are a Canadian farmer or processor, you can receive money for projects that solve problems other Canadian farmers face or that help them grow or market their products. Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program Are you interested in testing the co-operative model in innovative ways? If so, your project may qualify to receive up to $75,000 per year until 2013. Co-operative Development Initiative - Innovative Co-op Projects If you have a small or medium industrial facility or plant, you can get up to $50,000 for projects that help you to reduce pollution and save energy. ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Industry You have an alternative energy business? You can obtain financial assistance if you build or transform a power plant before March 31, 2011. ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Receive financing that can help your business invest in developing countries. Investment Cooperation Program Your small or medium business may qualify for financial assistance to develop and commercialize new or improved technologies. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Access funding that could help you collaborate with international partners on research and development projects in science and technology. International Science and Technology Partnerships Program Do you need money to develop and test a new energy technology? You can get funding for clean technology products that fight climate change. Sustainable Development Technology Fund

Colombie Britannique http://www.gov.bc.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=2&toc=show ICE Fund http://www.sted.gov.bc.ca/ICEFund/CurrentCall/Pages/default.aspx Business: https://trade.britishcolumbia.ca/Invest/Pages/BusinessIncentives.aspx B.C. Renaissance Capital Fund http://www.bcrcf.ca/BCRCF/Pages/Default.aspx British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund http://www.tted.gov.bc.ca/TRI/research/funding/BCKDF/Pages/default.aspx

Alberta http://alberta.ca Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=1&toc=show Programs / Programmes http://www.programs.alberta.ca/Business/Dynamic.aspx?N=772+353 If you are an Alberta agri-food processor or producer, find out about financing to help commercialize your product, create a healthy or healthier product, or expand your business. Agri-Business and Product Development Grant If you have an invention that makes a significant impact on the energy industry, you may be able to get money to help with engineering designs, building prototypes and getting patents. Alberta Energy Research Institute If you are an Alberta agri-processor, you may be able to get financing to attend approved national and international technology related trade shows, conferences, seminars and other industry events to foster support for innovation and growth. Alberta Technology Innovation Program If you are an agricultural producer in Alberta, you may be eligible for funding to hire an expert who will help you improve your business and meet changing consumer demand. Business Opportunity Grant

Saskatchewan http://www.gov.sk.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=11&toc=show Programmes provinciaux / Provincial Programs http://www.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx?DN=1bd1689b-974c-4530-8ce3-718e6e49c165 Access funding to undertake agricultural food research and development. Agriculture Development Fund New or existing Métis owned businesses may qualify for interest free loans of up to $100,000 of non-repayable funds for community owned associations or corporations. Clarence Campeau Development Fund You may be eligible for a grant, if your organization is in the business of conducting research in the area of new and promising technologies in the oil and gas sector. Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive

Manitoba http://www.gov.mb.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=3&toc=show Crédits d’impôt pour l’enseignement coopératif et l’apprentissage http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/coop.fr.html Access financial assistance to help improve the health of agricultural ecosystems in Manitoba. Agricultural Sustainability Initiative Receive financial support for your research and development projects in Manitoba's agriculture and agri-food industry. Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative (ARDI) Get the answers you need about the viability of your business start-up or expansion. Community and Business Development - Feasibility Studies Program Would your business idea benefit from an independent consultant's feasibility study? Investigate how this cost-shared study program could help your business. Feasibility Studies Program

Ontariohttp://www.ontario.ca Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=8&toc=show Liste de nombreux incitatifs pour les entreprises / List of Inventives for Business http://www.sred4you.com/2009/02/government-incentives-for-businesses_13.html Financement et subventions pour la réalisation de systèmes au biogaz Financing and Subventions for Biogas Systems Projects http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/biogas/ http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/biogas/funding.htm You may qualify for funding, if you have a great idea that will grow your business or your local economy, and you are located in Eastern Ontario. Eastern Ontario Development Fund You may qualify for electricity rebates, if your business has adopted energy-efficient technologies that will lower your bottom line. Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program You could receive a grant or a loan to research and develop new technology, if you operate an incorporated business in Northern Ontario. Emerging Technology Program (Northern Ontario) Funding is available if you're a Northern Ontario business aiming to reduce energy use through a renewable energy project. Businesses undertaking renewable energy projects in Northern Ontario are also eligible for funding. Northern Energy Program

Québec http://www.gouv.qc.ca Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=10&toc=show Programme de traitement des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage (PTMOBC)http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/programmes/biomethanisation/ Programme biogaz http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/programmes/biogaz/index.htm Agence de l'efficacité énergétique / Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable Hydro Québec / Investissement Québec /  Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs http://www2.gouv.qc.ca/entreprises/portail/quebec/finance?lang=fr&g=finance&sg=&t=c&e=593372173 Financing to help your Quebec business improve its performance, and become more competitive and more engaged in innovation. Business and Regional Growth Investments made by immigrant investors generate funds that may benefit your business. Business Assistance - Immigrant Investor Program This financial support could help you develop or redesign processes and technologies that help limit and correct environmental damages. Clean Energy Technology Demonstration Program

Nouveau Brunswick http://www.gnb.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=4&toc=show Entreprises: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/gateways/Information_pour_les_entreprises.html http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/gateways/for_business.html New Brunswick Innovation foundation http://www.nbif.ca/eng/home/

Ile-du-Prince-Édouard http://www.gov.pe.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=9&toc=show Financement en général http://www.gov.pe.ca/govinfo/powersearchresults.php3?servicetype[]=Funding&searchtype=A&dosearch=yes Financement en environnement http://www.gov.pe.ca/eef/index.php3?number=18594&lang=E Innovation PEI Pilot and Discovery Fund http://www.innovationpei.com/index.php3?number=1034581&lang=E Up to $100,000 could support the discovery and development project phases of your innovative Prince Edward Island business. Discovery and Development Fund Obtain financing to offset the costs associated with becoming a certified organic farmer. Organic Certification Assistance Program

Nouvelle-Écosse / Nova Scotia http://www.gov.ns.ca/ http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/access/business/your-energy-rebate.asp Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=6&toc=show Access funding for projects that divert waste from landfills. Business Development Program - Funding for Waste Diversion Initiatives As a farm business owner, you could receive up to 75% funding towards the cost of your farming project. Farm Investment Fund Receive funding to buy hybrid delivery or garbage trucks. Hybrid/Electric Truck Incentive Program

Terre-Neuve & Labrador / Newfoundland & Labrador http://www.gov.nl.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=5&toc=show Business attraction fund http://www.business.gov.nl.ca/business/baf.html Get funding to diversify and expand your primary or secondary processing operation. Agriculture and Agrifoods Development Fund You could access a non-repayable grant of up to $25,000 to help you pursue innovative business ideas and new markets. You must be able to match the contribution. Business and Market Development Program

Yukon http://www.gov.yk.ca/ Programme résidentiel / Residential program http://www.ec.gc.ca/financement-funding/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=EF8AE9FC-1&offset=12&toc=show Entreprises: http://www.gov.yk.ca/services/business_funding.html Obtain financing to start or expand your Aboriginal business. Aboriginal Business Development Program You can get funding to reclaim Yukon land that has been impacted through agricultural activity and that is hazardous to the environment or wildlife. Reclamation of Yukon Land

Nunavut http://www.gov.nu.ca/ Obtain financing to start or expand your Aboriginal business. Aboriginal Business Development Program If you live in Nunavut and want to start or grow your business, you can get business counselling, money and training from a business development centre in your area. Business Development Centres of Nunavut

Territoires du Nord Ouest Northwest Territorieshttp://www.gov.nt.ca/ Obtain financing to start or expand your Aboriginal business. Aboriginal Business Development Program Business assistance, funding or counselling while starting or growing your business in the Northwest Territories. Community Futures Program

United States of America http://www.usa.gov/ EPA Biomass funding resource http://www.epa.gov/chp/funding/bio.html AgSTAR Funding On-Farm Biogas Recovery Systems: A Guide to Federal and State Resources http://www.epa.gov/agstar/tools/funding/index.html USDA Rural development loan & grant  programs http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/bprogs.htm Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/ FSA Biomass Crop Assistance Program http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=ener&topic=bcap Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan (B&I) Program Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) Program Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Biorefinery Assistance Program Biorefinery Assistance Loan Guarantees (BIOREFINERY) Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels Repowering Assistance Program Rural Energy for America Program/Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistant (REAP/EA & REDA) Rural Energy for America Program/Renewable Energy Systems/Energy Efficiency Improvement Program (REAP/RES/EEI) Rural Energy for America Program/Feasibility (REAP/FEASIBILITY) Rural Energy for America Program Guaranteed Loan Program (REAP LOAN) Farmbill Initiatives - REAP Grants opportunities in USA Searchable list http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid= h2YCMvPGFys2n0hpL82Vc5vdnVPyWdZ3n8T0m9M27Z7QQx3GDJPT!1347027669?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=EN http://www.grants.gov Agencies that provide grants http://www07.grants.gov/aboutgrants/agencies_that_provide_grants.jsp

Alabama http://www.alabama.gov Alabama Department of Economic & Community affairs http://www.alabama.gov/sliverheader/Welcome.do?url=http://adeca.alabama.gov/

Alaska http://www.alaska.gov/ AEA-Alaska Energy Authority Bulk Fuel Revolving Loan Fund Bulk Fuel Storage Systems Upgrades Heating Assistance Program Power Cost Equalization Power Project Loan Fund Rural Power Systems Upgrades Alternative Energy Programs Energy Conservation Training Programs Technical Assistance Domestic Wastewater Management Environmental Crimes Unit Lab Services Municipal Loans Pesticide Control Program State Veterinarian Storage Tank Program Village Safe Water Program Services en général / General services http://alaska.gov/services1.html

American Samoa http://americansamoa.gov/

Arizona http://az.gov/ Arizona Energy Programs (list) http://www.azcommerce.com/Energy/

Arkansas http://arkansas.gov The Arkansas Industrial Energy Clearinghouse http://www.arkansasiec.org/ Basic energy management questions Starting an energy management program Performing energy self-assessments Industrial energy systems Energy and cost savings opportunities Technical resources such as papers and publications Software to help identify and assess your energy conservation opportunities Financial incentives for energy conservation Additional resources that could be available

California http://www.ca.gov/ The California Energy Commission http://www.energy.ca.gov/ Financement http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/index.html

Colorado http://www.colorado.gov/

Connecticut http://www.ct.gov/

Delaware http://delaware.gov/ Green Industries Program http://dedo.delaware.gov/business/green_industries/index.shtml Delaware Energy Office http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/energy/Pages/default.aspx

District of Columbia http://dc.gov/DC/

Florida http://www.myflorida.com/ Environnement: http://www.myflorida.com/taxonomy/business/environment/ Financement: Recycling Solid Waste Water Facilities Funding

Georgia http://www.georgia.gov Georgia Clean Energy Property Rebate Program http://www.gefa.org/Index.aspx?page=489 Financement: http://www.gefa.org/Index.aspx?page=4

Guam http://www.guam.gov/

Hawaii http://www.ehawaii.gov Hawaii Energy Incentives for your Business http://www.hawaiienergy.com/59/for-your-business

Idaho http://www.idaho.gov/ Office of Energy Resources - Financial assistance http://energy.idaho.gov/financialassistance/index.htm

Illinois http://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx Biogas and Biomass to Energy Grant Program http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy/Clean+Energy/02-BiogasBioMass.htm Clean energy grants http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy/Clean+Energy/

Indiana http://www.in.gov/ 21st Century Research and Technology Fund Indiana Certified Technology Parks Industrial Development Grant Fund Indiana Shovel Ready Program Major Moves Regional Economic Development Partnerships Regulatory Ombudsman Skills Enhancement Fund Small Business Innovation Research Initiative Tax-exempt Bond Program

Iowa http://www.iowa.gov/

Kansas http://www.kansas.gov Résidentiel / Residential Kansas Corporation Commission: Energy Programs Division Kansas Corporation Commission: Conservation & Efficiency Energy Star Program US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Tax Incentives

Kentucky http://kentucky.gov Energy & Environment Cabinet Division of Biofuels Division of Carbon Management Division of Efficiency and Conservation Division of Energy Generation Transmission and Distribution Division of Fossil Energy Development Division of Renewable Energy

Louisiana http://www.louisiana.gov/

Maine http://www.maine.gov Agricultural Business Development http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/mpd/business/index.html

Maryland http://www.maryland.gov Maryland Financial Resources http://planning.maryland.gov/OurWork/ClearinghouseGrants.shtml

Massachusetts http://www.mass.gov Massachisetts Clean Energy Center http://www.masscec.com/index.cfm/page/Incentives-and-Partnerships-/pid/11155 Renewable Energy Trust http://www.masstech.org/renewableenergy/index.html

Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/ Biomass Energy Workshop Assistance Grants Available http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-25676_25753_25761---,00.html Superfund Program (emergency fund) http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3311_4109_4217---,00.html

Minnesota http://www.state.mn.us Minnesota Renewable Energy http://www.renewable.state.mn.us/

Mississippi http://www.mississippi.gov/ Grants Administration: http://www.deq.state.ms.us/MDEQ.nsf/page/OAS_AdmServices?OpenDocument

Missouri http://www.mo.gov/ Department of natural resources http://www.dnr.mo.gov/financial.htm Biogashttp://www.dnr.mo.gov/transform/energizemissourirenewable.htm

Montana http://www.mt.gov/ Grants & Loans available in the The Department of Environmental Quality http://deq.mt.gov/grants.mcpx Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Action Coordinating Team http://dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/ResDevBureau/wasact/

Nebraska http://www.nebraska.gov/ Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program http://www.deq.state.ne.us/IWM.nsf/Pages/WRRIGP Grant Information http://www.deq.state.ne.us/Publica.nsf/Publications% 20IWM?OpenView&Start=1&Count=100&Expand=1.3#1.3

Nevada http://www.nv.gov/ Energy Grants http://renewableenergy.state.nv.us/EnergyGrants.htm Incentives & Rebates http://renewableenergy.state.nv.us/Incentives.htm

New Hampshire http://www.nh.gov/ Grants Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure Brownfields Assessment Grants Coastal Competitive Grants Drinking Water Source Protection Drinking Water Supply Land Grant Exotic Species Prevention and Research Grants Household Hazardous Waste Collection Exotic Aquatic Plant Control, Prevention & Research Petroleum Storage Facility Funds Public Water System Grants Regional Environmental Planning Program Unlined Municipal Landfill & Incinerator Closure Used Oil Collection Wastewater Treatment Facility Watershed Assistance Grants Watershed Restoration Grants Water Quality Planning Wetlands Pass-through Funds

New Jersey http://www.state.nj.us Renewable energy incentive program http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy

New Mexico http://www.newmexico.gov/ Recovery & Reinvestment http://www.recovery.state.nm.us/projects_energy.shtml PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Bond Financing Energy Innovation Fund Clean Energy Projects

New York http://www.nyc.gov/ http://www.nyserda.org/funding/1260pon.asp Grant applications http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/grants.html

North Carolina http://www.ncgov.com/ Government financial assistance http://www.enr.state.nc.us/html/gov_tax.html

North Dakota http://www.nd.gov/

Northern Marianas Islands

Ohio http://ohio.gov/ http://www.development.ohio.gov/recovery/Energy.htm Ohio Energy Getaway Fund http://www.development.ohio.gov/OhioEnergyGatewayFund/

Oklahoma http://www.ok.gov/ Grant programs http://www.owrb.ok.gov/financing/grant_programs.php

Oregon http://www.oregon.gov/ Renewable energy resources http://oregon.gov/ENERGY/RENEW/index.shtml

Pennsylvania http://pa.gov/ Grants loans & rebates http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/grants_loans_tax_credits/10395

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island http://www.ri.gov/ Office of Energy Resources http://www.energy.ri.gov/index.php

South Carolina http://sc.gov South Carolina Energy Office http://www.energy.sc.gov/index.aspx?m=6&t=84 Funding Opportunities http://www.energy.sc.gov/index.aspx?m=29

South Dakota http://sd.gov/ Funding http://denr.sd.gov/linksfundingnav.aspx

Tennessee http://www.tn.gov/ Department of  Environment & Conservation http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/

Texas http://www.texas.gov Grants: Funding Opportunities http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/funding/funding_opps.html

Utah http://www.utah.gov/index.html Biogas Energy for your Business & Incentives http://utahcleanenergy.org/how/businesses/biomass Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit (Corporate) Renewable Energy Sales and Use Tax Exemption The State Energy Program USDA Rural Development Grants and Loans

Vermont http://www.vermont.gov Grants & loans http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/grants.htm

Virginia http://www.virginia.gov Renwable energy on the farm http://www.vermontagriculture.com/energy/grants.html Litter prevention & Recycling - Grants Programs http://www.deq.virginia.gov/recycle/programs.html

Virgin Islands

Washington http://access.wa.gov/ Energy sector grants http://www.wtb.wa.gov/EnergyGrantSummary.asp Waste 2 Resource - Grants & Financial Assistance http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/grants/

West Virginia http://www.wv.gov

Wisconsin http://www.wisconsin.gov http://www.renewwisconsin.org/biogas/biogastoolbox.htm Biogas Digester System Grants Industrial/Municipal Anaerobic Digester Implementation Grant Proposal Guidelines Industrial/Municipal Anaerobic Digester Implementation Grant Application Farm Anaerobic Digester Implementation Grant Proposal Guidelines Farm Anaerobic Digester Implementation Grant Application Renewable energy incentives http://www.focusonenergy.com/Incentives/Business/renewable_incentives.aspx Business Incentives http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/core/wisconsin_business_incentives.html

Wyoming http://www.wyoming.gov/ http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/business/energy.aspx