Rebates

Origin 

In May 2007, the New Orleans City Council adopted net-metering rules that are similar to rules adopted by the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) in November 2005. The City Council's rules require Entergy New Orleans, an investor-owned utility regulated by the city, to offer net metering to customers with systems that generate electricity using solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal or biomass resources. Fuel cells and microturbines that generate electricity entirely derived from eligible renewable resources are also eligible. 

System Size Limits

The City Council's rules apply to residential facilities with a maximum capacity of 25 kilowatts (kW)

Grays Harbor PUD provides incentives for residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of homes which choose to participate in the Residential Energy Efficiency Program. Rebates are provided for qualifying heat pumps, weatherization improvements and certain appliances. To receive the appliance rebates, members simply need to attach receipts to the rebate application and mail it to Grays Harbor PUD. To receive the weatherization and heat pump rebates, members need to contact the utility before beginning the project. Grays Harbor will send a representative to the home to perform a free preliminary energy audit, during which the most cost-effective projects will be identified.

Consumers Power Inc. offers rebates to its residential members for a wide variety of energy efficient products and measures. Rebates are offered for certain Energy Star appliances, weatherization measures, water heating, heat pumps, and Energy Star new and manufactured homes. All equipment must meet specific energy efficiency requirements stated on the program web site. Applications for all residential rebates can be found on the program web site.

The Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative offers rebates to residential and commercial members for purchasing energy efficient add-on heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, water heaters, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators, washing machines, lighting, smart thermostats and solar stock watering systems.

For all products, YVEC offers a rebate within 90 days of purchase. Rebate applications are located on the program web site. All installation, equipment and other qualifying requirements must be met. Please contact Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative or visit the program website for additional information.

Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Programs

Lane Electric hosts a variety of energy efficiency and conservation programs, beginning in the late 70’s and early 80’s with their basic weatherization program. Today Lane Electric offers a number of different program options.

Energy Audits

Free energy audits are available upon request. To begin, Lane Electric members must request an energy analysis/audit for the dwelling. Requests are scheduled and audits are completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the energy analysis is performed, an information packet including specific recommendations, an approved contractor list, contractor bid sheets, and a bid preference/program option form are mailed

Lane Electric helps members save energy with services like home energy audits and support for weatherization and heating upgrades. They offer no-interest loans and partial cash grants to cover improvements such as insulation and replacing old windows. Households that meet income guidelines may qualify for extra help, including funding for ductless heat pumps. There are also rebates for efficient appliances, like heat pump water heaters and Energy Star manufactured homes. Most programs run until yearly funds run out, and members can access one weatherization and one heating incentive per year.

Lane Electric Cooperative provides rebates for heat pumps. Lane Electric Cooperative must receive the necessary application forms in order to be eligible for rebate. Members installing a new or replacing an existing heat pump can apply for a $800 heat pump rebate OR a zero-percent (0%) loan up to $9,000. Rebates for heat pumps must be applied for within 30 days of system installation. Expect pre- and post-authorization by Lane Electric's Energy Services Department.

The City of Chicago encourages building design, construction, and renovation in a manner that provides healthier environments, reduces operating costs, and conserves energy. The Department of Buildings offers three programs for projects that include green elements, the Green Permit Benefit Tier Program, the Green Permit Program, and the Solar Express Program. The Green Permit Benefit Tier Program offers qualifying projects an expedited permit process and a possible reduction of permit fees. The Green Permit Program also offers projects with green elements (geothermal systems, green roofs, photovoltaic systems, rainwater harvesting systems, solar thermal panels, and wind turbines) a priority review process

The Chicago Energy Conservation Code (CECC) requires residential buildings applying for building permits to comply with energy efficient measures which go beyond those required by the Illinois Building Energy Code. The applicability of the CECC to commercial construction was superseded when the state of Illinois adopted the more stringent IECC 2009 model code. Illinois state law in 2009 also mandated the IECC 2009 model code for residential buildings, but allowed for cities of home rule and more than 1,000,000 people (which includes Chicago) to adopt more stringent rules.

The CECC establishes standards to minimize solar energy absorbed by building roofs

On September 19, 2019, Arlington County adopted an updated Community Energy Plan (2019 CEP), which includes a goal for Arlington to be a Carbon Neutral Community by 2050. The 2019 CEP reports that 58% of greenhouse gas emissions are generated by buildings in Arlington. The Green Building Incentive Policy is the primary tool currently available to encourage the private sector to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in new construction to help achieve Arlington’s long-term carbon emission goals. In the policy, bonus density is offered in exchange for new developments that commit to specific sustainability criteria.

2020 Green Building