In October 2008 Pennsylvania adopted Act 129 requiring PA Public Utility Commission (PUC) to establish energy efficiency and conservation program for the state’s investor owned utilities. The standard applies to utilities with at least 100,000 customers, which includes the following seven Electric Distribution Companies* (EDCs): PECO Energy, PPL Electric Utilities, West Penn Power, Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec), Metropolitan Edison (Met-Ed), and Duquesne Light. 

Electric Energy and Demand Reduction Standard

The Act 129 included an initial energy conservation and demand reduction targets until 2013. Beyond the initial 2013 targets, the act required the commission to evaluate cost effectiveness of the

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Hawaii enacted legislation (HB 1464) in June 2009 that established an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (EEPS). Hawaii's EEPS and Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) are related. Until January 1, 2015, energy efficiency was included in Hawaii's RPS. However, beginning in 2015, energy efficiency and displacement or offset technologies were no longer be eligible to fulfill Hawaii's RPS; these technologies became part of the separate EEPS. Displacement or offset technologies include solar water heating, seawater air conditioning district cooling systems, and solar air conditioning. Energy efficiency technologies defined by the RPS include heat pump water heating, ice storage, ratepayer-funded

Delmarva Power and Light Company offers the Home Performance with Energy Star Program, which provides incentives for residential customers who have audits performed by participating contractors. This is a whole-house approach to meeting the MD executive goal to reduce electricity consumption per person. An energy audit of homes will determine the most effective and appropriate energy-saving measures for customers. In addition to energy savings and comfort, custom incentives for energy-efficient equipment and appliances are available for participating homes based on a discounted energy audit. Up to $7,500 in rebates are available for implementing needed measures. Contractors are also encouraged

The Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) offers the Home Performance with Energy Star Program which provides incentives for residential customers who have audits performed by participating contractors. This is a whole-house approach to meeting the MD executive goal to reduce electricity consumption per person. An energy audit of homes will determine the most effective and appropriate energy saving measures for customers. In addition to energy savings and comfort, incentives are provided for implementing recommended measures such as home insulation and energy efficient windows. Maryland Energy Association incentives will pay additional incentives to ENERGY STAR home building contractors. Please see qualified

JCE Co-op offers an array of incentives for both residential and commercial members to encourage energy-efficient upgrades. Electric incentive categories include: appliance & lighting upgrades, water heaters, new-home programs, and HVAC systems (air-source heat pumps, geothermal ground-source systems, etc.). Commercial/industrial and agricultural accounts also qualify under specific electric-ag incentive offerings. The total rebate cap is $20,000 per account per year, and rebates must be submitted within three months of purchase or installation.

To participate, members should select qualified equipment, keep purchase/installation documentation, and submit the rebate application within the required timeframe. For more info or to take advantage of these

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) offers an energy efficiency and renewable energy participating loan program called AlabamaSAVES. The Program funds subordinated participating interests in qualified third-party loans used to finance energy projects at existing commercial, industrial and non-profit businesses in Alabama. The Participating Interest can be for 100% of the cost of the eligible project or 25% of the Participating Loan up to the cost of the eligible project, whichever is less.A variety of technologies are eligible; see the program technical guide for full details.

In order to apply, interested parties must first contact an AlabamaSAVES

Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Linn County RECA) is a member-owned cooperative. To encourage energy efficiency, Linn County offers a number of rebates to residential and small commercial customers with less than 75 kW in non-coincidental demand during the bill months of December, January, February, June, July and August. View program website to review full equipment requirements and program procedures. Detailed rebate amounts can be found on the program brochure. Contact Linn County RECA for more information on this program and to ensure eligibility.

Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative (MREC) offers a number of rebates to residential customers for the purchase and installation of energy efficient equipment. Eligible equipment includes room air conditioning units, water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, and air source heat pumps.

Rebates are limited to residential customers receiving electric service from MREC. All equipment requirements must be met in order to receive rebate check. After the installation of eligible products, contact MREC for an inspection. Following an equipment inspection and the proper submission of program applications, a rebate check will be issued to the customer. Participating customers must provide a copy of

The Residential Standard Offer Program and Hard to Reach Standard Offer Program provide incentives to Project Sponsor contractors for installing energy efficiency measures at the homes of residential customers. Both programs provide incentives for upgrades to residential properties; however the Hard to Reach Program focuses on low-income homes and underserved communities. Project Sponsors agree with customers on terms including measures to be installed, conditions of sale, and price.  Customers will be asked to sign and date the Host Customer Agreement and Acknowledgement form provided by TCC or TNC to document participation in the RSOP or HTRSOP.  TCC or TNC will

Homeowners in Oklahoma City are eligible for energy efficiency loans up to $20,000, with 3% fixed interest. Residents must repay the loan within 60 months. To receive a loan, a resident must:

• Own and occupy a residential property within Oklahoma City
• Have not received other federal weatherization assistance (like Special Assistance for the Eligible, Home Exterior Maintenance Program, or Emergency Home Repair)
• Provide income verification, though there is no household income limit.

The loan program is administered through the city's Community Action Agency. Apply by calling the Agency at (405) 232-0199 x3206.