PACE
PACE is an innovative program enabling property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. PACE Financing is sourced from an open lending market and secured through a voluntary PACE Special Charge, repaid directly to the lender. Eligible properties include commercial (office, retail, warehouse, hospitality), agriculture, and industrial located within a participating community. This includes for-profit businesses and non-governmental, tax-exempt properties such as privately-operated community centers and hospitals. Multifamily buildings of five units or more are also eligible.

Contact Holly Edinger at 608.210.7184 or hedinger@slipstreaminc.org for more information.

Technology Investment Fund
The Technology Investment Fund (TIF) provides low- or no-interest loans up to $600,000 with terms up to five years for commercial and industrial customers implementing energy efficiency measures. Typical loans start at $100,000, but smaller loans may be considered on a case-by-case basis. TIF works in close partnership with Focus on Energy, so you can reach out to your Focus Energy Advisor to get the process started.

Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation
The Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) is supported by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin with a mission to promote innovative and effective energy policies and programs that benefit Wisconsin’s citizens and businesses. OEI maintains a robust list of funding opportunities from OEI and other organizations that may be helpful.

Energy on Wisconsin
Energy on Wisconsin is a collaboration between UW-Madison Extension and the Office of Energy Innovation with a mission of engaging communities, tribes, businesses and organizations to advance Wisconsin’s transformation to a clean energy economy for the health, prosperity and resilience of all its people and future generations. In support of this mission, Energy on Wisconsin maintains a list of funding opportunities and other resources. 

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with over 600 statewide partners to enhance our communities, support business development, advance industry innovation, tap global markets and develop a talented workforce to help Wisconsin realize its full economic potential. WEDC maintains a list of funding opportunities and other resources for businesses and communities.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides project funding and maintains a list of additional funding and technical resources for municipalities and individuals.

USDA Rural Development
USDA Farm Loan
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has funding and resource programs focused on rural development for individuals, businesses, nonprofits and farms. The USDA Farm Service Agency also offers loans to help farmers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain a family farm.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency^®
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency^® (DSIRE) is a searchable national database of incentives and policies supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue maintains a searchable list of tax credits and incentives available to businesses.

Elevate Energy Affordable Housing Loans
Elevate’s loan fund is for weatherization, renewable energy infrastructure, and other efficiency improvement projects that reduce the use of fossil fuels and carbon in affordable housing. The fund provides financial support for clean and affordable energy solutions for new construction and existing buildings that provide rental units to households earning less than 80% of the County Median Income.

To learn more and request an application, email GreenFinancing@ElevateNP.org.

Additional Funding Opportunities
Department of Energy’s Better Building Plants Financial Allies Resources List
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Program
National Resources Conservation Service’s On-Farm Energy Initiative
Fannie May’s Multifamily Green Financing Offering
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s R&D and Education Resources
Zonolite Attic Trust’s Insulation Trust for Asbestos Removal
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands State Trust Fund Loan Program

The Fine Print
Focus on Energy assumes no responsibility for the resources listed on this page. 

If you have a funding opportunity that you would like to add to this page, please contact us.