Rebates

The 2025 Residential and Hard-to-Reach (HTR) Standard Offer Program provides cash rebates to encourage homeowners and contractors to install energy-efficient equipment and upgrades. Incentives cover a wide range of residential improvements such as HVAC replacements, mini-split heat pumps, smart thermostats, lighting, water-saving fixtures, and insulation. Rebates vary by system efficiency (SEER2 ratings) and measure type, with additional incentives available for projects that include new construction or replace older systems early. Standard residential participants qualify for base rebate amounts, while Hard-to-Reach customers—typically low-income or rural households—receive higher incentives to help reduce upfront costs and promote equitable energy savings.

The program also

Texas Gas Service (TGS) offers incentives for its residential customers within central Texas to install energy efficient clothes dryers, dryer stubs, water heaters, solar water heaters, and natural gas (NG) furnaces. TGS also offers rebates for Energy Star Homes, provides free equipment for low-income homes, and offers water kits to all customers free of charge. 

In addition to the residential programs offered, TGS offers rebates for new construction projects through their Contractor Rebate Program. This rebate program offers incentives for NG clothes dryers, clothes dryer stub installation, tankless water heaters, solar water heaters and NG furnaces. 

A full listing of

Minnesota Power offers a variety of appliance, lighting, and heating and cooling system rebates to its residential customers to help make homes more energy efficient. Rebates are available for ENERGY STAR clothes washers, refrigerators, CFLs, and lighting fixtures; and energy efficient furnaces and heat pumps (air-source and geothermal). Rebates are only available to residential customers of Minnesota Power and participating utilities. Qualifying appliance(s) must be installed within the service area of a participating utility. Check the program website for more information regarding procedures and qualifications to participate in rebate program.

The Energy Cooperative offers incentives to residential customers for a variety of energy efficient home equipment. New equipment must be installed in eligible homes and can be purchased from a dealer of choice. Contact the Energy Cooperative and fill out the necessary forms prior to the installation of a new system. Upon inspection by The Energy Cooperative, a rebate check will be sent to the customer. More information and eligibility requirements are available on the program web site.

NOTE: Rebates have been updated for the Fiscal Year 2017.  NJ Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program includes both rebate and loan as incentives. This program is listed twice under State loan Program and State Rebate Program.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) offers the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program for residents that want to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The program is set up to provide incentives that lower the ultimate cost to consumers for the installation of energy efficiency measures identified in a comprehensive home assessment.

Eligibility

The program offers incentives for

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) offers a Small Building Materials Loan for applicants to complete or renovate property located within a "small community."*

Applicants may borrow up to $100,000 for projects that improve the livability of a home, improve energy efficiency, or expand space. The loan can be applied toward building materials, freight or third party labor costs, and the project should be completed within 180 days of the loan closing. If the owner does not occupy the property, then only duplexes, tri-plexes, and four-plexes are eligible for the loan program. Buildings with more than four units must be financed

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) offers interest rate reductions to home buyers purchasing new and existing homes with 6 Star and 5 Star Plus energy ratings, or making energy improvements to existing homes. All homes constructed after 1992 must meet the AFHC Building Energy Efficiency Standard (BEES). New construction must exceed the minimum BEES requirements. Any property that can be energy rated and is otherwise eligible for AHFC financing may qualify for this program.

For new and existing home purchases that are rated 6 Star or 5 Star Plus, applicants are eligible for an interest rate reduction for the

Black Hills Energy offers cash rebates to residential customers who purchase and install energy efficient equipment in their homes. For more information on specific rebates, program terms and guidelines, and to access application forms, visit the program website or contact the utility directly.

Duke Energy Progress offers an incentive to residential customers for improving the energy efficiency of homes. To qualify, the home must meet the standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star-labeled home program and be verified by a registered third party. Customers with eligible houses will receive a 5% discount on monthly electric bills from Duke Energy Progress. Contact Duke Energy Progress for more information on this incentive program.

Virginia's solar easement law is similar to those in effect in other states. The Virginia Solar Easements Act of 1978 allows property owners to create binding solar easements for the purpose of protecting and maintaining proper access to sunlight. Easements must be executed in writing and must include:

• The vertical and horizontal angles, expressed in degrees, at which the solar easement extends over the real property subject to the solar easement;
• Any terms or conditions or both under which the solar easement is granted or will be terminated; and
• Any provisions for compensation of the owner of the property subject