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Montgomery County – Clean Energy Rewards Program
In Montgomery County, in Maryland, a Clean Energy Rewards Program aims to help residents and business owners to make a big change, and choose consumption of clean energy.
Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy System – Nevada
The state of Nevada is offering incentives for renewable energy use and energy efficiency. A state rebate program is being administered by NV Energy, formerly known as Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power. This is known as the Renewable Generations Rebate Program for photovoltaic (PV ), small wind and hydroelectric systems. Originally, this rebate program [...]
Rocky Mountain Power – Solar Incentive Program
The state of Utah, and particularly its Rocky Mountain Power Solar Incentive Program, continues in its pursuit to find ways and means of to preserve natural resources, as well to assist consumers financially, to save money on their energy consumption. This is the general concept of this Solar Incentive program, which gives rewards to customers [...]
Energy Efficiency Interest Rate Reduction Program
A state loan program is currently being offered to qualified residents of Alaska, by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, or AHFC. This incentive will be given to those who borrow a certain amount of money to purchase an existing home. This is also applicable to those who finance or upgrade a household which can be proven to be utilizing energy-efficient methods of operation.
Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program – Kentucky
In the state of Kentucky, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, called Blue Grass Energy provides an energy-efficiency improvement program. This is especially applicable to residential sectors. The program involves an energy advisor who is specially trained to identify areas encompass the residential sector. Upon gaining familiarity with the area concerned, the advisor gives important information to [...]
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 [...]
Minnesota – Renewable Energy Production Incentive
A relevant financial support or incentive offered and endorsed by the government of the state of Minnesota is the state’s Renewable Development Fund. This production incentive is applicable to the commercial, residential, non-profit, tribal councils sectors. Minnesota offers an incentive of 1.0¢ to 1.5¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This is for the electricity produced by hydro-facilities [...]
Solar Power
According to the LA Times, California residents set a record in December by filing 1215 applications for solar subsidies in December this year. Another record set this year in California – 133 megawatts of solar photovoltaics have been installed so far in 2008. Solar energy is repeatedly being reported as a bright spot in a [...]
Renewable Energy Tax Incentives
As of recently, I’ve heard of tax credits and incentives for the use of renewable energy such as solar power, wind power and other alternative energy sources. However, trying to find and understand them left something to be desired. So I thought I would translate them from “legalese” into English. Note: This is my personal [...]
Solar Hot Water
Solar hot water heating systems are an effective way of conserving energy and reducing your energy bill. Contrary to popular belief, solar water heating is not a new technology. Solar water heating systems have been used commercially for over a century now, with the first commercial water heater (the Climax Solar-Water Heater) going on sale [...]
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