Rebates

NOTE: Senate Bill 936 (Maryland Clean Energy Incentive Act of 2016) extended production tax credit for two years, from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2018. 

Maryland offers a production tax credit for electricity generated by wind, solar energy, hydropower, hydrokinetic, municipal solid waste and biomass resources. Eligible biomass resources include anaerobic digestion, landfill gas, wastewater-treatment gas, and cellulosic material derived from forest-related resources (excluding old-growth timber and mill residues consisting of sawdust or wood shavings)*, from waste pallets and crates, or from agricultural sources. The list of eligible resources is generally the same as those eligible for the federal

The City of Palo Alto offers rebates for electrification measures such as water heaters and HVAC equipment. See website for details.

Arizona’s property tax exemption was established in June 2006 (H.B. 2429) and originally applied only to “solar energy devices and any other device or system designed for the production of solar energy for on-site consumption.” For property tax assessment purposes, these devices are considered to add no value to the property.

A "solar energy device" for the purpose of this incentive is defined as "a system or series of mechanisms designed primarily to provide heating, to provide cooling, to produce electrical power, to produce mechanical power, to provide solar daylighting or to provide any combination of the foregoing

Portland General Electric's (PGE) Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program offers offers a variety of rebates to residential customers for energy efficient improvements. See the program web site or contact the utility for additional information on program incentives and guidelines.

City of Lompoc Utilities offers rebates to residential customers for various energy efficiency, water conservation and HVAC upgrades or new equipment. Rebates will not exceed 100% of installed costs. All rebate requests must be submitted within 1 year of purchase to qualify.

Burbank Water and Power (BWP) offers incentives to its residential customers for installing energy efficient equipment in eligible homes. Rebates vary according to equipment technology and location of purchase. 

Additional information, including application forms and equipment requirements, can be found on the web site listed above.

For rebates on water products visit SoCalWatersmart.com

The Intermountain Gas Company's (IGC) Gas Heating Rebate Program offers customers a variety of rebates for energy efficiency measures, including a whole home rebate and rebates for various appliances. More information can be found on the program website.

Idaho Power is offering a $1000 sales rebate to customers who purchase a new ENERGY STAR all-electric manufactured home and connect that home to an Idaho Power residential account. In addition, the sales consultant who sells the home will be eligible for a $200 sales bonus. 

ENERGY STAR manufactured homes are designed to be more energy efficient than standard ones because they have more insulation in the ceiling, walls and floors, better windows and doors, tighter duct systems and specially designed ventilation systems. See the program's Frequently Asked Questions section for more information, or contact Idaho Power directly.

Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) offers commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional customers the Green Building Incentives Program to offset construction, installation and upgrade costs of energy efficient equipment.  Customers interested in participating in this program can choose from a variety of third-party rating and certification programs including but no limited to:  LEED, Build it Green, California Green Build, and Green Globes.  For more information on applying for this program and choosing and green building rating program, contact Anaheim Public Utilities and visit the program's web site.

 

Avista Utilities Home Improvement and New Home Construction Rebate programs offer a variety of incentives for residential customers to save energy in homes. Offers apply to residential homeowners in Washington and Idaho who heat homes primarily with Avista electricity or natural gas. Incentives vary depending on technology, and generally apply to both existing and new construction homes. Interested customers should see the web site for more information including individual program requirements, specifications, and all application forms.

A $800 incentive is available for the builder of new construction manufactured homes that meet the ENERGY STAR/ECO-Rated Homes criteria and are verified as