Committee reauthorizes FAME'9s lapsed energy financing authority as a toolbox option The committee voted to move language (Part TT) reauthorizing previously lapsed Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) authority to finance energy projects; FAME said it has no active projects now but the statute would allow careful underwriting and public hearings for future energy financings up to a statutory ceiling.

Maine's Energy Committee just revived the Finance Authority of Maine's energy financing tool, paving the way for future projects that could transform the state's energy landscape!

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House backs expansion of Utah Energy Council and special-district tool to finance large projects Representative Walter's first-substitute bill expanded Energy Council membership, authorized co-chairs, and established a special-district financing mechanism to facilitate large energy-generation and transmission projects without state obligation; sponsors said the bill avoids eminent-domain authority and coordinates with local governments.

Utah is gearing up for a major energy shift as lawmakers expand the Energy Council to tackle big projects without burdening the state’s credit!

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Banks, program operators and committee weigh commercial PACE bill Bankers and PACE providers described lender‑consent, lien priority and administration models for commercial PACE; witnesses said lender consent language is critical to securing commercial lending support and administrators can minimize municipal burden through third‑party operation.

A new bill aimed at revolutionizing commercial financing is raising important questions about lender consent and municipal burdens—can it strike the right balance?

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Clackamas County directs staff to develop CPACE program for future consideration After a policy session explaining Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing and options, the board directed staff to develop a CPACE program and return with proposal options; commissioners flagged lien priority, foreclosure and qualifying thresholds as areas for further work.

Clackamas County is paving the way for energy-efficient improvements with the introduction of the CPACE program, aimed at helping commercial property owners finance essential upgrades.

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PUC rejects requests to reopen record on Public Service on-bill financing; seeks broader, executable CBAs and sets limits on renter eligibility process Commissioners denied UCA's request to reopen evidence on the on-bill financing program, granted SWEAP's motion to respond, required Public Service to file multiple executable cost‑benefit analyses (including a modified UCT and participant-level tests), and directed the company and CCEF to use a 60–90 day notice process before expanding renter eligibility.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has made bold moves to enhance transparency in on-bill financing, demanding comprehensive cost-benefit analyses while navigating complex renter eligibility issues.

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Energy financing isn't just providing a loan–it can be a lifeline during an emergency.

For 25 years, we've been working to make energy efficiency & innovation available to everyone, surpassing $1B loaned this past year.

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CCEF confirms locked interest rates for three-year loan program CCEF has not discussed reducing interest rates, which are fixed for three years.

The Colorado Clean Energy Fund just locked in fixed interest rates for a three-year loan program, but will customers ever see a reduction?

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Utility discussions reveal Boulder supports equal billing for EV charger financing Boulder proposes equal treatment of utility bills and financing despite utility concerns about risks.

A heated debate in Colorado could redefine how residents manage their energy debts, especially for electric vehicle chargers, as Boulder pushes for equal billing treatment against the utility's concerns.

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CCEF addresses customer debt concerns in new financing program for heat pumps CCEF clarifies customer debt attachment and enrollment process for heat pump financing.

The recent government meeting revealed crucial insights about the On-Bill Financing Program, sparking debates on customer debt and ensuring accessibility for all.

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Glenfar suspends ADA backstop while advancing Alaska LNG project to FID Glenfar suspends ADA backstop and commits to $150M for Alaska LNG project's final investment decision.

Glenfarin's bold move to suspend the ADA backstop could reshape the future of the Alaska LNG project as it pushes towards a crucial funding decision.

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Representative Kopp questions funding sources for Alaska energy projects Funding for energy projects relies on private financing, not Alaska Energy Authority.

Alaska's energy future hangs in the balance as lawmakers debate the funding mechanisms that could make or break local projects.

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Puerto Rico advances energy projects with federal loan support to reduce costs Puerto Rico utilizes federal loans to decrease energy costs, aiding consumer affordability.

Puerto Rico's recent energy meeting revealed how federal loans could lower costs for consumers and boost the local economy—could this be the turning point for affordable energy?

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Join us on 27 February at the 3rd Plenary Meeting of #InvestorsDialogueEnergy to discover the future of #energyfinancing ⚡
Attend in Brussels or follow online 🧑‍💻 various sessions on mobilising energy investments.
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