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Zero Interest Loans in Small Business Energy Program

moneyclub — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) Small Business Energy Advantage Program is a combined rebate and loan program offered to some of CL&P’s business and industrial customers for making energy efficiency improvements to their facilities. Business customers with an average 12-month… Read the rest

Zero Interest Loans to $100,000

moneyclub — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) offers the Small Industrial and Commercial Loan Program to industrial and commercial customers for the installation of electric energy-saving measures. Eligible industrial customers are those that have been in business at least three years, with… Read the rest

Rebates in Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

moneyclub — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) offers rebates for certain energy-efficiency equipment purchased by the utility’s commercial and industrial customers. Rebates are available for energy-efficiency HVAC equipment, motors and vending machines. The rebates have fixed amounts and are provided on a… Read the rest

Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems

moneyclub — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Connecticut has enacted legislation that establishes a sales and use tax exemption for solar energy equipment and geothermal heat pumps. This legislation has added passive and active solar water-heating systems, passive and active solar space-heating systems, and solar-electric systems to… Read the rest

$$ Back for Business Weatherization

moneyclub — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Commercial customers who receive electric service from Columbia River PUD may qualify for weatherization rebates. Eligible measures include insulation, windows, and air sealing, and must result in at least a 20% improvement in thermal efficiency. For more details, contact: Columbia… Read the rest

Property Tax or Sales Tax Exemption for Homes & Businesses

moneyclub — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Colorado enacted legislation in April 2007 (SB 145) to authorize counties and municipalities to offer property or sales tax rebates or credits to residential and commercial property owners who install renewable energy systems on their property.

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Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program

moneyclub — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) currently purchases Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to meet the demand for the solar portion of their retail green power program, PaloAltoGreen. This program is a voluntary program through which CPAU customers can support… Read the rest

Business Get Help Buying Energy Saving Lights

moneyclub — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

City of Lompoc Utilities offers rebates to its commercial customers for upgrading their facilities with energy efficient lights. The City will rebate $15.00 per ballast to a small user and $10.00 to a large user to replace incandescent or old… Read the rest

Incentives for Producers of Renewable Energy

moneyclub — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

California enacted legislation requiring every electrical corporation to file with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) a standard tariff for renewable energy output produced by a public water or wastewater agency that is a retail customer of an electrical corporation.… Read the rest

$100,000 + Free Shade Trees to Help the Environment

moneyclub — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Burbank Water and Power offers a rebate to its business customers for installing energy efficient equipment in their facilities. The rebate is offered for a variety of energy efficient measures and technologies, and customers should call to be sure their… Read the rest

$2,000 for Business Energy Makeovers

moneyclub — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Burbank Water and Power (BWP) offers the Business Bucks Grant Program to its small and mid-sized business customers for installation of energy efficient equipment. Burbank businesses with monthly electricity costs falling in the range of about $100 to $3,000 are… Read the rest

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Moneyclub — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:10 +0000

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Rebates and Loans to Buy Solar Hot Water Heaters

moneyclub — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) offers its residential, commercial, and municipal customers up front rebates and/or a low-interest loan for the purchase and installation of solar hot water heaters. Only systems that preheat water for a permanently installed electric hot water… Read the rest

Incentives for Installing Energy Saving Systems

moneyclub — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Anaheim Public Utilities offers a rebate to its residential and business customers who install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The incentive for residential customers is $4/watt AC. For commercial installations, the incentive is $2.80/watt AC. Residential customers who participate in… Read the rest

FREE Energy Management Assistance for Businesses

moneyclub — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) provides an energy efficiency incentive to its small business customers, generally defined as privately owned and having a monthly peak demand of less than 100 kW. Upon request, Anaheim Public Utilities will conduct a free on-site… Read the rest

$75,000 to Help Pay for Cleaner Energy Equipment

moneyclub — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) offers commercial, industrial and institutional customers the New Construction Incentives Program to offset installation and upgrade costs of energy efficient equipment. APU representatives assist in planning an energy efficient facility to meet or exceed California Title… Read the rest

Incentives Available in Operation and Maintenance Program

moneyclub — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

All Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) commercial and industrial customers are eligible for the Operation and Maintenance Program that helps improve the maintenance and operation of electric equipment. CL&P will pay 50% of the cost for analysis and up to… Read the rest

FREE Upgrades to Business Lighting & A/C Systems

moneyclub — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Alameda Power and Telecom offers rebates for its commercial customers to install energy efficient lighting and air conditioning systems. To qualify, you must first fill out the application forms available on their website, and schedule a pre-installation inspection. Alameda Power… Read the rest

$25,000 Grants for Efficient Building Design Projects

moneyclub — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Alameda P&T offers its commercial customers grants of up to $25,000 for energy efficient building design and equipment in new commercial construction, or other approved unique energy efficient projects. To learn more, contact: Alameda Power and Telecom, Energy Management… Read the rest

Grant $$ to Install Energy Saving Measures on Affordable Housing Developments

moneyclub — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

A portion (65%) of the renewable energy fund (listed above) is dedicated for the purpose of providing financial assistance through grants toward installation of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems. The ClimateSmart Solar Grant Fund is used to rehabilitate or… Read the rest

Production Incentives for Renewal Energy Buybacks

moneyclub — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Xcel Energy, an investor-owned utility offering services in eight states, will purchase 100% of the electricity and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by its Wisconsin customers using qualifying renewable energy systems. The purchase will take the form of a… Read the rest

$8,000 Incentives for Agricultural Customers

moneyclub — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Xcel Energy provides an incentive to help its agricultural customers install safer and more energy efficient electrical wiring. Xcel will cover 100% of the first $1,000 of expenses, and 50% of the remaining costs up to $8,000. Projects must be… Read the rest

Feasibility Study Grants On Offer up to $10,000

moneyclub — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Wisconsin Focus on Energy offers grant programs to support the development of renewable energy. Feasibility Study Grants provide financial support for assessing the feasibility of using complex, customer-sited renewable-energy systems. These grants are intended to increase the ability of businesses… Read the rest

$50,000 in Development Grants

moneyclub — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Wisconsin Focus on Energy offers grant programs to support the development of renewable energy. Development Grants are similar to the Feasibility Study Grants listed above. This grant provides support for assessing the feasibility and development activities of customer-sited Biogas Digesters… Read the rest

Up to $10,000 in Business and Marketing Grants

moneyclub — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Wisconsin Focus on Energy offers grant programs to support the development of renewable energy. Collaboration or partnerships with non-eligible entities are allowed, but the grant must be paid to an eligible entity. Business & Marketing Grants

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Financial Incentives for Not-For-Profits

moneyclub — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies, offers certain customers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support the installation of renewable energy projects. As part of the utility’s Renewable Energy Development Program, the Direct Financial Incentives Program is available to nonprofits including schools and… Read the rest

Biogas Buyback Incentives

moneyclub — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies, an investor-owned utility serving portions of Wisconsin and Michigan, offers to purchase electricity and associated renewable energy credits generated by anaerobic digesters owned by its Wisconsin customers. Under a 15-year contract, eligible customers will receive $0.155 per kilowatt-hour… Read the rest

Production Incentives for Solar Buyback

moneyclub — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies, a utility serving portions of Wisconsin and Michigan, offers to purchase electricity and the associated renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by Wisconsin customers with qualifying solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Under a 10-year contract, We Energies purchases 100% of… Read the rest

Rebates Available in Prescriptive Incentive Program

moneyclub — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies Prescriptive Incentive Program offers cash rebates for the purchase of energy efficient technologies that will replace older, less efficient technologies. Eligible projects include new compressed air measures, HVAC, lighting, energy recovery ventilators (ERV), and motors. With the exception… Read the rest

Incentives for Solar Water Heating Systems

moneyclub — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies offers an incentive for non-profits and schools within its service territory that wish to install solar water heating systems. The program acts as a dollar-for-dollar matching rebate for qualified solar water heating projects that receive funding from the… Read the rest

Incentives to Install Energy Efficient Systems

moneyclub — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies offers an Energy Incentive Program that serves Multi-Family, Non-Profit/Charitable, and Small Business customers and provides incentives to install eligible technologies, including boiler controls, water heating improvements, steam trap replacements and common area lighting improvements. Custom Incentives are also… Read the rest

Cash Incentives for Energy Approved Projects

moneyclub — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

We Energies Custom Incentive Program offers cash incentives to non-residential customers for approved projects using technologies not covered by We Energies’ Prescriptive Incentive Program. Partial funding of feasibility studies and comprehensive energy audits also may be eligible for this rebate.… Read the rest

Up to $20,000 for Solar Panel Installation

moneyclub — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Washington City offers a rebate of $2,000 per kilowatt-AC (kW-AC) to customers who install photovolaic (PV) systems or wind-energy systems. The rebate is limited to $6,000 for residential systems and $20,000 for commercial systems. The maximum system capacity is 10… Read the rest

Generous Funding for Solar and Wind System Installations

moneyclub — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Vermont’s Solar and Small Wind Incentive Program provides funding for new solar water heating, solar electric (photovoltaic), and wind energy system installations. Currently in its third round of funding the program is available to multi-family residences, businesses, farms, schools, and… Read the rest

100% Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

moneyclub — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Vermont’s sales tax exemption for renewable-energy systems now generally applies to systems up to 250 kilowatts (kW) in capacity that generate electricity using eligible "renewable energy" resources, to micro-combined heat and power (CHP) systems up to 20 kW, and to… Read the rest

Corporate Tax Credits for Solar

moneyclub — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Vermont offers a corporate income tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of the "Vermont-property portion" of the federal business energy tax credit for solar. In effect, this constitutes a 30% state-level corporate credit for systems and equipment that… Read the rest

Rebates Available in Energy Efficiency Commercial Gas Program

moneyclub — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Vermont Gas (VGS) offers two energy efficiency programs for commercial customers: the WorkPlace New Construction Program and the WorkPlace Equipment Replacement and Retrofit Program. The VGS WorkPlace New Construction Program provides information, consultation, and financial assistance for owners, architects, engineers,… Read the rest

Property Tax Exemption for Selected Renewable Energy Systems

moneyclub — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Vermont allows municipalities the option of offering exemption from real and personal property taxes for certain renewable energy systems. Eligible systems include, but are not limited to, "windmills, facilities for the collection of solar energy or the conversion of organic… Read the rest

Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption

moneyclub — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Utah exempts the purchase or lease of equipment used to generate electricity from renewable resources from the state sales tax. Eligible purchases or leases must be made for or by a renewable energy production facility on or after July 1,… Read the rest

Energy Efficient Lighting Improvements for Your Business

moneyclub — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Tillamook PUD evaluates the energy savings of proposed projects and helps customers identify projects through an energy review. Rebates are available for energy efficient retrofit lighting. Customers must call prior to implementation of the program in order to qualify and… Read the rest

$500 for Going Green in Tennessee

moneyclub — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Through the Green Power Switch Generation Partners program, consumers participate as either residential/small-commercial or commercial customers. Under the residential/small-commercial contract, TVA will purchase the entire output of a qualifying system at $0.15 per kWh through a participating power distributor, and… Read the rest

Up to $10,000 for an Energy Efficient Makeover

moneyclub — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Through the ERC Loan Program, Northern Plains Electric offers a low-interest loan program for weatherization for residential and commercial customers that wish to install energy efficient electric space conditioning systems, electric water heaters, and weatherization improvements. Customers can borrow up… Read the rest

Free Money for a Better Irrigation System

moneyclub — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Through Idaho Power’s Irrigation Efficiency Rewards program, agricultural irrigation customers qualify to receive an incentive for a portion of the cost to install a new, more efficient irrigation system or to make energy-efficient improvements to an existing one. Idaho Power’s… Read the rest

50% Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

moneyclub — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

This statute exempts from local property taxes renewable energy systems on commercial property. For commercial systems, the exemption applies to 50% of the installed cost of commercial systems, and cannot be transferred when the property is sold under any circumstances.… Read the rest

Grants Available in Small Business Energy Audit Program

moneyclub — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

This matching grant provides 75% of up to $4,000 for a level 2 energy audit. It is open to all who meet the SBA definition for small business. Topics include building shell, lighting, HVAC and process energy. Manufacturers may use… Read the rest

Energy Resource Database for Ohio Businesses

moneyclub — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Ohio Business Energy Resource Center provides tips, tools, and resources to manage energy for short-term savings and long-term energy solutions. The list of technical and financial resources is located in a database called the Ohio Small Business Energy Savers. Businesses that… Read the rest

Sales Tax Exemption on Renewable Technologies

moneyclub — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Wyoming legislature has added sales of equipment used to generate electricity from renewable resources to the list of types of sales, purchases and leases which are exempt from the state excise tax. The exemption is limited to the acquisition… Read the rest

Grants and Loans on Offer in Energy Independence Program

moneyclub — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund is a 10-year, $150 million initiative designed to support the development and commercialization of clean energy technologies in Wisconsin through grants and loans to businesses and researchers. Typical awards will range from $100,000 to $500,000… Read the rest

Incentives Available in Grant Program

moneyclub — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF) promotes the use of renewable energy and clean energy among commercial, industrial and institutional customers in the West Penn market region. Eligible projects include energy produced from solar, wind, low-impact hydro, and… Read the rest

Low Interest Loans for Multi-Family Residences

moneyclub — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Vermont Gas HomeBase Retrofit Program is designed to help customers with larger than average gas usage find ways to improve the efficiency of their homes. Vermont Gas multi-family customers whose homes use over 1,400 ccf per year of natural… Read the rest

Incentives for Multi-Family Residences

moneyclub — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Vermont Gas HomeBase Retrofit Program is designed to help customers with larger than average gas usage find ways to improve the efficiency of their homes. Vermont Gas customers whose homes use over 1,400 ccf/year of natural gas are eligible… Read the rest

Zero and Low Interest Loans to Improve Energy Efficiency

moneyclub — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Vermont Gas HomeBase Retrofit Program is designed to help customers with larger than average gas usage find ways to improve the efficiency of multi-family homes. Vermont Gas customers whose multi-family building’s total usage is 1,400 ccf per year or… Read the rest

$50,000 Tax Credits for Commercial Energy Systems

moneyclub — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Utah State Energy Program administers an individual income tax credit and has responsibility for revising the tax credit rules and certifying systems as eligible for the credit. The individual income tax credit for commercial systems, which is structured as… Read the rest

$300,000 Small Business Energy Loans

moneyclub — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Tennessee Energy Division offers low-interest loans of up to $300,000, with terms of up to 7 years, for energy efficiency projects and other projects shown to save energy or decrease energy demand. Businesses with fewer than 300 employees or… Read the rest

$75,000 Grant for Clean Energy Technologies

moneyclub — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Tennessee Clean Energy Technology Grant is for businesses to install renewable energy systems at their facilities. To qualify, the facility where the system will be installed must undergo an energy audit. The grant amounts are 40% of the installed… Read the rest

Loans for Efficient and Renewable Energy Technologies

moneyclub — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania (SEF) disburses a limited number of grants and loans to organizations seeking funding for projects consistent with the Fund’s mission "to promote research and invest in clean and renewable energy technologies, energy… Read the rest

Incentives in Steam Trap Program

moneyclub — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Steam Trap Survey Rebate Program provides steam trap survey services to facilities that use steam for heating or processing. A participating survey firm identifies steam traps and tests to see that they are working properly. Program participants will receive… Read the rest

Cash Incentives for Solar System Installations

moneyclub — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Solar Pioneer Program offers rebates that are approximately 50% of the costs for a PV system. LIPA grid connected customers are eligible for a rebate. Currently, LIPA offers rebates for (PV) system installations of $3.50 per watt (DC) for… Read the rest

$20,000 Rebates for Energy Saving Measures

moneyclub — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Solar and Wind Rebate Program offers a rebate of $2,000 per kilowatt-AC (kW-AC) to customers who install photovolaic (PV) systems or wind-energy systems. The rebate is limited to $6,000 for residential systems and $20,000 for commercial systems. The minimum… Read the rest

$350 for Builders to Build Energy Efficient Homes

moneyclub — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Rocky Mountain Power ENERGY STAR New Homes program offers cash incentives to contractors who build energy-efficient homes. To qualify for this incentive, the new home must meet the basic ENERGY STAR specifications and have low-e windows. Contractors building qualified… Read the rest

Low Interest Loans for Air-Source and Geothermal Heat Pumps

moneyclub — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Red River Valley Rural Electric Association (RRVREA) offers a loan program to its members for air-source and geothermal heat pumps. Loans are available for geothermal heat pumps at a 5% fixed rate and for air-source heat pumps at a… Read the rest

Low Interest Loans for Eligible Energy Technologies

moneyclub — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) offers low-interest loans to help small businesses (100 full-time employees or less) located within the state implement energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects. The program is administered by the PA Department of Environmental Protection… Read the rest

Up to $500,000 in Sustainable Development Fund Financing Program

moneyclub — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission created the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF). The SDF provides financial assistance to eligible projects in the form of grants, commercial loans, subordinated debt, royalty financing, and equity financing. The SDF provides financial assistance for the… Read the rest

Grants to $1 Million Available

moneyclub — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) issues periodic funding solicitations to provide support for innovative, advanced energy projects, and for businesses interested in locating or expanding their alternative-energy manufacturing or production operations in Pennsylvania. PEDA’s most recent grant solicitation offered… Read the rest

$500,000 Grants Available in Energy Harvest Program

moneyclub — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture initiated the Pennsylvania Energy Harvest program to improve air quality, preserve land, protect local watersheds and provide economic opportunities for the state’s agricultural community. The initiative finances… Read the rest

Grants for Small Business Available

moneyclub — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The PA Small Business Advantage Grant Program provides matching funds to for-profit businesses with a maximum of 100 full-time employees for improvements in energy efficiency and pollution prevention. The business must also be the primary source of employment for at… Read the rest

Loans for Schools to Improve Energy Efficiency

moneyclub — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has established a loan/lease fund for public and non-profit K-12 schools to improve energy efficiency. Two categories of funding are available for schools to reduce energy consumption: Category One funding will pay for technical and… Read the rest

Loans for Higher Education Institutes to Improve Energy Efficiency

moneyclub — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has established a loan/lease fund for institutes of higher education to improve energy efficiency. Two categories of funding are available for schools to reduce energy consumption: Category I funding will pay for technical and energy… Read the rest

Production Incentives for Commercial Wind Production and Manufacturing

moneyclub — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Ohio Wind Production & Manufacturing Incentive Program provides production-based incentives to support new Ohio wind-energy projects. The most recent solicitation was open to utility-scale wind-energy projects (more than five megawatts) and to community wind-energy projects (500 kilowatts to five… Read the rest

Grants for Industrial Energy Efficiency

moneyclub — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Ohio Energy Office (OEO) is offering grants on a first-come, first-served basis to support the implementation of certain energy-efficiency projects. Projects must be installed in Ohio. Grants are available to implement energy-efficiency projects in manufacturing facilities in Ohio. Grant… Read the rest

$200,000 in Grants for Distributed and Renewable Energy

moneyclub — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Ohio Department of Development’s (ODOD) Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is offering grants for the installation of new distributed energy resources (DER) projects and non-residential renewable-energy projects. Project equipment may not be ordered, purchased, or installed prior to the… Read the rest

Green Tag Purchase Program

moneyclub — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Northwest Solar Cooperative (NWSC) offers to purchase the rights to the environmental attributes or Green Tags derived from grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) or wind energy at a rate of $0.02 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) through December 31, 2009. Residential and non-residential… Read the rest

$50,000 Energy Conservation Grants

moneyclub — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The North Dakota State Buildings Energy Conservation Program provides grant funding to state institutions and agencies for the installation and implementation of energy efficiency measures. Energy audits are required to identify potential energy conservation measures, respective costs, energy savings and… Read the rest

Grants to $100,000 in Green Business Fund

moneyclub — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The North Carolina Green Business Fund provides funding to North Carolina organizations to encourage the development and commercialization of "promising" renewable energy and green building technologies. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for the development of commercial innovations and… Read the rest

$9,000 to Be Energy Efficient in New Mexico

moneyclub — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The New Mexico Solar Market Development Tax Credit offers a 30% personal income tax credit (up to $9,000) for residents and businesses (non-corporate), including agricultural enterprises, who purchase and install certified photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems. Eligible systems include… Read the rest

Tax Incentives to Generate Electricity from Wind or Biomass

moneyclub — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The New Mexico Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit provides a tax credit against the corporate income tax of one cent per kilowatt-hour for companies that generate electricity from wind or biomass. Companies that generate electricity from solar energy receive a… Read the rest

$2,900 or More for Homebuilders

moneyclub — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities offers the ENERGY STAR Homes Program, with incentives available to builders who construct homes that are 30% more efficient than homes built to the national Model Energy Code. Builders can qualify for two… Read the rest

Low Interest Loans and Incentives in Energy Wise Program

moneyclub — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The National Grid Energy Wise program offers free home energy audits to condominium associations and apartment building owners. Through this program, incentives and low-interest loans are available to help pay for improved insulation and the installation of Energy Star lighting,… Read the rest

$500,000 for Schools to be Energy Efficient

moneyclub — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Local Government Energy Efficiency Loan Program offers low-interest loans to municipal and county governments for energy efficiency-related projects in courthouses, administration buildings, schools, maintenance facilities, and any other building owned by the city or county. Free energy audits and… Read the rest

Grants to $25,000 Available in Green Schools Program

moneyclub — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Governor’s Green Government Council of Pennsylvania provides an incentive for new schools to be built more efficiently. High Performance Green Schools Planning Grants are designed to cover a portion of the "soft" costs of designing a green building that… Read the rest

Get $600 for an Energy Makeover

moneyclub — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Electric Power Board of Chattanooga offers an incentive to builders and developers of single-family and multi-family homes to build energy efficient homes which meet the energy right Program guidelines. EPB will pay $75 per unit for qualified multi-family units,… Read the rest

Production Incentive for Photovoltaic and Small Wind Energy Systems

moneyclub — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:39:00 +0000

The Energy Consumers Alliance of New England (ECANE), which operates as People’s Power & Light in Rhode Island, is a non-profit organization that buys renewable energy credits (RECs) from photovoltaic (PV) systems and small wind-energy systems. The RECs from PV… Read the rest

Incentives for Biomass Systems

moneyclub — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The CVPS Renewable Development Trust Fund encourages the development of new renewable-energy projects that utilize anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, byproducts or wastes to produce electricity. This fund provides grants and other incentives to support project development, project operations and… Read the rest

Ca$h to Warm Up Your Pool

moneyclub — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) offers cash incentives and low-interest loans to businesses as part of the Energy Management Services program for the installation of solar domestic, process, and pool water heating. The actual incentives are determined by… Read the rest

$1.0 Million Loans Available in Clean Energy Development Fund Program

moneyclub — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Clean Energy Development Fund Loan Program seeks to promote the development of clean electric-energy technologies by providing funding for purchasing land and buildings (when specific to qualifying projects), purchasing and installing machinery and equipment, and working capital. Low-interest loans… Read the rest

Rebates Available in Clean Energy Development Fund Program

moneyclub — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) Grant Program seeks to promote the development and deployment of cost-effective and environmentally sustainable electric power resources – primarily renewable energy resources and combined heat and power (CHP) systems – for the long-term benefit… Read the rest

Massive Tax Abatements for Eligible Commercial Buildings

moneyclub — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The City of Cincinnati offers property tax abatements for commercial buildings constructed or renovated to meet LEED certification standards. The incentive is available for any building within city limits and does not require a demonstration of financial need. Industrial structures… Read the rest

Building Permit Fee Waiver for Renewable Energy Technologies

moneyclub — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The City of Asheville waives fees for building permits and plan reviews for certain renewable energy technologies and green building certifications for mixed-use commercial buildings. Waivers for building permit fees may apply to the following designations: HealthyBuilt Home Certification, Energy… Read the rest

Energy Rebates for Multi-Family Residences

moneyclub — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Black Hills Power (BHP) Customer Rebate Program offers cash rebates for the purchase of electric water heaters, electric resistance heat systems, geothermal heating and cooling systems. A $15/kW rebate is available when the home has any form of permanently… Read the rest

Claim Tax Credits for Using Renewable Energy Systems

moneyclub — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The Alternative Energy Product Manufacturers tax credit may be claimed for manufacturing alternative energy products and components, including renewable energy systems, fuel cell systems, and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Alternative energy components include parts, assembly of parts, materials, ingredients or… Read the rest

Property Tax Exemption for Wind Energy Systems

moneyclub — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Tennessee House Bill 809 states that wind energy systems operated by public utilities, businesses or industrial facilities shall not be taxed at more than one-third of their total installed cost. This law applies to the initial appraisal and subsequent appraisals… Read the rest

5% Loans to $10,000 to Install Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems

moneyclub — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Southeastern Electric Cooperative offers a loan program for customers who want to install energy efficient heating and cooling systems in their businesses, or for those who want to install weatherization measures such as storm doors, insulation or caulking. Loans are… Read the rest

Revised Energy Property Tax Assessment

moneyclub — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

South Dakota has passed legislation defining a revised property tax assessment method for commercial wind energy facilities. Originally this method applied to all commercial wind energy facilities regardless of their size but now commercial wind facilities larger than 5 MW… Read the rest

$2,000 in Rebates for Commercial Lighting Projects

moneyclub — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Small companies or businesses that have less than 100 employees, have operated at the same location as an PPL Electric Utilities customer for at least three years, and have a good-standing credit history with PPL Electric Utilities, may be eligible… Read the rest

Solar, Wind & Biomass Energy Systems Exemption

moneyclub — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Section 487 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law provides a 15-year real property tax exemption for solar and wind energy systems constructed in New York State. As currently effective, the law is a local option exemption, meaning… Read the rest

Rebate Program Offers Chance for Energy Upgrades

moneyclub — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Rocky Mountain Power’s FinAnswer Express Program includes incentives and technical assistance for lighting, motors and HVAC equipment upgrades that increase energy efficiency and exceed code requirements in commercial and industrial facilities. Both retrofits of existing equipment and new construction projects… Read the rest

Up to $6,000 to Install Solar Panels

moneyclub — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Rocky Mountain Power provides a financial incentive for their customers to install photovoltaics. Through December 31, 2011, rebates of $2.00 per watt (AC) are available to all customer classes. The program is limited to a total of 107 kW per… Read the rest

Get 80% of Your Energy Project Paid For

moneyclub — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Rocky Mountain Power offers a Self-Direction Credit program to its industrial and large commercial customers with annual electric usage of more than 5,000,000 kWh or a peak load of 1,000 kW or more. Through this program, customers who pursue self-investments… Read the rest

Rebates for Energy Improvements

moneyclub — Fri, 28 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Riverland Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility serving customers in the Wisconsin counties of Trempealeau, Buffalo, and La Crosse. To encourage energy efficiency amongst its commercial customers, Riverland offers a number of rebates for the purchase and installation of… Read the rest

Corporate Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Systems

moneyclub — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

Rhode Island offers a corporate tax credit for photovoltaic (PV) systems (on-grid and off-grid), solar hot-water systems, active solar-heating systems, wind-energy systems and geothermal-energy systems. The tax credit is equal to 25% of the system cost and applies only to… Read the rest