Government Incentives
Rebates and Tax Credits
President Obama’s recent economic stimulus plan along with many already available incentive programs have made it possible for the home owner to get back some of the costs associated with their home energy efficiency improvements. In some cases as much as 30%.
Here you will find links that will help guide the home owner through the many different home energy programs available.
Finding the right program depends on the energy improvements you are planning on making or have already made. There are many different sources of incentives:
- Tax credits from the Federal Government
- Tax credits from the State Government
- Incentives from Local Government
- Rebates from your Utility Company
President Obama’s Stimulus program has a clear message, save energy in the home. Some of the highlights concerning home owners are:
- Installing renewable energy sources such as Solar and wind power ( excellent incentives )
- Weatherizing your home (sealing,insulating,windows)
- Upgrading your home’s HVAC system
- Help for low income home owners
Government and Utility resources
US Dept. of Energy This is a great site for information on all things a home owner needs to know on saving energy in their home
President Obama’s stimulus plan : The official website of the stimulus plan. It covers jobs created money spent and anything else related to the stimulus plan.
high efficiency mortgage : This program allows home owners to include the costs of upgrading their heating and cooling systems to their mortgage.
IRS guidance for energy credits for home owners
home energy audits : The home energy audit is often the first step in making your home more energy efficient.
The Alliance to Save Energy : Energy-Efficiency Home and Vehicle Tax Credits
clean energy for America’s future : an overview of the Dept of Energy’s programs
State and Local Government resources
find your state : DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
state energy program: This is a pdf from the Dept. of Energy
The State Energy Program and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act : Another pdf from the Dept of energy that explains the state recovery program.
state and local programs : More information about what states offer for greening your home.
home energy yardstick : This page will help the Home owner compare there energy expenditures against other homes across the country.
energy efficient rehab advisor
power companies by state : A state by state list of power companies in the USA
Upgrades in your home
HVAC : From Energy Star “As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills”
water heaters : The average household spends $400 – $600 per year on water heating. This makes it the second largest energy user in the home.
consumer energy tax incentives
appliances : A web page from Energy Star that gives the Home owner a quick description on Energy Star labeled appliances.
rebates locator : exemptions or credits, or rebates on qualified products
weatherization assistance : A pdf from the Dept of Energy that gives an overview of the weatherization process.
THE BASICS OF GREEN BUILDING
U.S. Green Building Council : The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. This is the association that gives the LEEDS CERTIFICATION
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)
THE FEDERAL RECOVERY ACT
mapping the recovery act : Site provides maps of Recovery Act investments by state, Recovery Act investments by recipient, and the estimated effect of the Recovery Act on jobs by state.
Recovery.Gov FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
State Recovery Sites : Use the map provided here to visit state and territorial websites that outline additional and, often, more detailed information on programs in specific areas.
Consumer Energy Tax Incentives : What the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Means to You
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency : If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit.
EPA recovery act : information concerning the economic stimulus package and its effects on the environment as well as the economy.
Energy Incentives for Individuals in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act