Alaska's Renewable Energy Grant Program might apply. It's administered through Alaska Energy Authority. Hospitals can qualify if they meet the efficiency requirements. The credit is usually applied as a monthly bill reduction.
Alaska Regional Hospital geothermal heating credit
Check Chugach's net metering tariff. Even though it's geothermal not solar, if the system generates any electricity or reduces grid demand, you might qualify for credits under their distributed generation program.
Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage has geothermal heating system installed in 2019. They're on Chugach Electric but still paying full rates. Alaska has renewable energy credits and geothermal incentives but I can't figure out what applies to hospitals. Anyone dealt with Alaska energy incentives?
I looked at AEA website but the program seems focused on rural communities and utilities, not individual facilities. The hospital's geothermal system reduces their electric heating load by about 40%.
Geothermal systems in healthcare facilities often qualify for various state and utility incentive programs. The challenge is navigating the different program requirements and application processes. Work with the state energy office for guidance.
Maine has similar geothermal incentives through our Green Power Program with CMP. The key is whether the system qualifies as "renewable energy resource" under state definition. Usually it does if it displaces fossil fuel use.