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Idaho Residential Incentives
There is no better way to get the common man involved in alternative power generation sources than giving him financial incentives. Even if he does not care about the implications of green power for the environment, he will surely care about the cash he can save by using eco-friendly power. In the state of Idaho [...]
In New Jersey it Pays to Use Renewable Energy
We all care for our planet, and are concerned at the fast depleting resources. Yet, sometimes we feel that there is nothing that can be done by us at an individual level to help remedy the situation. After all, we have a standard of living that we uphold, and no one is going to make [...]
Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemptions – Wisconsin
In the state of Wisconsin, tax exemptions apply for the use of renewable energy. Wood which is sold for use as fuel in residential sectors is exempt from use-tax and state sales tax. ”Residential use” is defined as use in structures, or portions of structures, which are considered the permanent dwelling place of an individual [...]
Solar Panels in Space to Light Up the Earth
PG&E announced that they will be placing solar panels in space and beam the energy down to Earth. by 2016. The west coast energy giant is committed to bring renewable energy to its customers, and has embraced a wide array of technology, such as geothermal, wind, biomass, tidal, wave and solar. The company is now [...]
Tennessee Valley Authority to Generate More Solar and Wind Power
Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, is leading by example. Its officials agreed to buy 2,000 megawatts of power from clean alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar generators. This is in connection with their Energy Right Program. The program aims to encourage, communicate and support the smart and effective use of electricity in [...]
Renewable Energy Fund Grants, Rhode Island
The following incentives are available: Commercial, business and institutional projects: up to $250,000 per year. Non-profit affordable housing developments: up to $200,000 per year ($100,000 per award per year). Municipal renewable energy projects: up to $1 million per year ($500,000 per award per year). Technical and feasibility studies: up to $200,000 per year Renewable energy [...]
New Net Metering Legislation in Michigan
In October 2008, Michigan enacted legislation requiring the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) to establish a statewide net metering program for renewable-energy systems such as Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Municipal Solid Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy. The new program replaces the state’s current net metering program which was based [...]
Net Metering – Arizona
Arizona has issued new net metering rules which apply to all investor-owned and cooperative utilities within Arizona. Under these new rules, net metering becomes available to all customers who generate their own electricity through solar power , wind power, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, biogas, combined heat and power (CHP), or fuel cell technologies. No firm kilowatt [...]
New Hampshire Enacts Renewable Energy Legislation
As of 1 July 2009, rebates for renewable energy sources will be available in New Hampshire. These rebates will cover such items as solar power, both photovoltaic an solar water heating systems. Wind energy systems will be eligible as well. The New Hampshire legislation (H.B. 1628) requires the state’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to establish [...]
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