Rebates

Similar to Maryland's Local Option Property Tax Credit for Renewable Energy, Title 9 of Maryland's property tax code creates an optional property tax credit for high performance buildings. This statute allows counties and municipalities to provide a credit against the property tax for buildings which achieve at least a silver rating according to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED standards, residential structures that achieve a silver rating under the International Code Council's National Green Building Standard (NGBS), or structures which meet other comparable green building ratings or guidelines approved by the State. The provision specifically adding the NGBS (as

In November 2006, citizens of Boulder, Colorado, voted to approve Ballot Issue No. 202, authorizing the city council to levy and collect an excise tax from residential, commercial, and industrial electricity customers for the purpose of funding a climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The plan outlines programs to increase energy efficiency, increase renewable energy use, reduce emissions from motor vehicles, and take other steps toward the goal of meeting the Kyoto Protocol. The fund is currently investing in solar generation projects, electric vehicle's, and community solar gardens.

In 2002, the Boulder City Council passed Resolution 906, committing

Idaho does not have a statewide net-metering policy. However, each of the state's three investor-owned utilities -- Avista Utilities, Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power -- has developed a net-metering tariff that has been approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The framework of the utilities' net-metering programs is similar, in that each utility's original program: (1) offers net metering to customers that generate electricity using solar, wind, hydropower, biomass or fuel cells; (2) limits individual system size to 100 kilowatts (kW); (3) limits aggregate net-metered capacity to 0.1% of the utility's peak demand in a baseline year (1996

Efficiency Vermont provides financial incentives for homeowners to install energy-efficient equipment in their homes. Eligible Energy Star equipment includes dehumidifiers, clothes washers and dryers, heat pump water heaters, etc. There are also a number of income-eligible bonus rebates offered. The website provides details on eligible makes and models, as well as rebate application forms and specific terms.

Efficiency Vermont also provides discounts for lighting equipment through participating retailers. Efficiency Vermont's website includes a link to a database of participating retailers and information about qualifying lighting. 

Efficiency Vermont also provides incentives to homeowners who are making more significant investments in insulation

The primary focus of EmPower+ New York program is to help low- and moderate-income households save energy and money towards energy improvements made to their property. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) currently contracts with CLEAResult to implement the EmPower+ New York Program.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet income requirements to qualify for the program. In order to qualify, the customer must live in a 1-4 family home, and either participate in a utility payment assistance program; reside in a single family home located in a geographically eligible territory; or have an income below 80% of

Inland Power & Light offers a variety of rebates for the purchase of energy efficient equipment. Customers should see the program web site for rebate applications and full program details.

The Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) offers a variety of financial incentives to promote energy efficiency among residential members. Rebates are provided for qualifying weatherization measures, heat pumps & duct sealing, ductless heat pumps, smart thermostats, heat pump water heaters, and other custom projects. Additional rebates are offered for agricultural equipment including irrigation pump variable frequency drives (VFDs) and sprinkler equipment.

Customer eligibility contingent on terms and conditions of respective rebates. Contact CEC for program information or visit the program web site listed above.

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) assists residential members in reducing electric consumption by providing rebates for energy efficient equipment. OTEC offers an appliance program, a heat pump program, a manufactured home program (NEEM or ENERGY STAR), and a window program. Rebates may not be combined. The applicant must be a member of OTEC and/or provide proof that the project is being completed within OTEC's service territory. Forms and other resources can be found on the program website.

Connecticut Sustainable Energy Funds

Connecticut's original electric-industry restructuring legislation (Public Act 98-28), enacted in April 1998, created separate funds to support energy efficiency and renewable energy.* The efficiency fund is known as the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF), and the renewables fund is known as the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF). The mission of the Energy Efficiency Fund is to advance the efficient use of energy, to reduce air pollution and negative environmental impacts, and to promote economic development and energy security.

The Energy Efficiency Fund is funded by a surcharge of $0.003 per kilowatt-hour (3 mills per

Hercules Municipal Utility provides financial incentives for its residential members to increase the energy efficiency of participating homes. Rebates are offered for a variety of home appliances and weatherization improvements, including refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, insulation and high performance windows. Additional equipment requirements can be found on the web site listed above. Please follow program guidelines described on web site listed above to receive full rebate amounts.