Residential

Energy-Efficient Mortgages

 Homeowners can take advantage of energy efficient mortgages (EEM) to either finance energy efficiency improvements to existing homes, including renewable energy technologies, or to increase their home buying power with the purchase of a new energy efficient home. The U.S. federal government supports these loans by insuring them through Federal Housing Authority (FHA) or Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. This allows borrowers who might otherwise be denied loans to pursue energy efficiency, and it secures lenders against loan default.

FHA Energy Efficient Mortgages
The FHA allows lenders to add up to 100% of energy efficiency improvements to an existing mortgage loan

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Lansing Board of Water and Light - Plug-in Electric Vehicle Rebates

The Lansing Board of Water and Light offers a rebate for the cost of installation of EV charging equipment to its residential and commercial customers. 

Two levels of residential EV charging rebates are available

Second meter installation rebate: up to $1,000

PEV Off-Peak Savers Rebate: up to $500

Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate

Community and workplace charging: up to $2,500 per electric vehicle charging station, up to 3 stations per location

Multifamily property owners (five or more units): up to $13,500 for providing EV charging for their tenants. Receive up to $4,500 per electric vehicle charging station, up to 3 stations per location.


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Alternative Energy Property Tax Exemption

In November 2019, Michigan enacted H.B. 4465, establishing a property tax exemption for renewable energy systems. To qualify for the exemption, systems must be no larger than 150 kW in capacity and must offset all or a portion of the energy used on the property.

A bulletin explaining the exemption is available here: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/treasury/Letters/Bull…;

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Norwich Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Norwich Public Utilities offers a variety of efficiency programs and rebates designed to help residential, commercial, and industrial customers reduce energy use and save on utility costs. The programs begin with a free energy analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and may include upgrades for lighting, heating, cooling, and process equipment. Businesses can also access incentives for variable frequency drives, financing options for larger projects, and programs supporting efficient natural gas systems.


For residential customers, NPU provides rebates on qualifying Energy Star appliances, electric heat pumps, water heaters, and electric vehicle charging equipment. The goal is to make energy efficiency

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Low- to Moderate-Income Solar Pilot Program

The Delaware Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Solar Pilot Program provides grant funding to promote the use of renewable energy in low- and moderate-income households regardless of electric utility service territory. 

Low-income applicants can receive a cost-free solar system of up to 4 kW and cost-free weatherization services installed by a program-selected contractor. Moderate-income applicants can receive a reduced-cost solar system of up to 6 kW where the LMI solar program pays for 70% of the system installed by their choice of approved LMI solar contractor.

There are two ways to qualify for receiving a cost-free or reduced-cost solar installation: 

  • Low-income
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Eagle County - Walking Mountains Science Center Solar PV Rebate

Energy Smart Colorado and Walking Mountains Science Center offer a solar PV rebate to residents in certain locations of Eagle County. Residents of the Towns of Avon, Eagle, or Vail, or Edwards Metro District can receive up to $1,000 per property. Residents of unincorporated Eagle County can receive a rebate matching the rebate provided by Holy Cross Energy, up to $1,000. Systems must be installed on-site of an existing building and tied to the grid.

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Consolidated Edison - SmartCharge New York

Consolidated Edison offers the following incentives for electric vehicle chargers enrolled through its SmartCharge New York Program.

  • $25 3-Month Bonus: Earned per vehicle or charging station after 3 months of charging (does not need to be consecutive)
  • 10 cents per kWh Off-Peak Charging Incentive: Earned for charging at off-peak times
  • $35 per month Avoided Summer Peak Incentive: Earned per vehicle or charging station for avoiding charging weekdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST, June 1 through September 30
  • $25 per referral for referring a friend
  • $35 summer peak bonus reward

See program website for full details.

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