Save Money with Solar Power

Eugene Water and Electric Board’s Solar Electric Program

Grace — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:28:42 +0000

Oregon State’s Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has a Solar Electric Program that gives incentives for commercial and residential clients who produces electricity with the use of solar photovoltaic systems. Customers can receive rebates when they choose net metering. For those generating more than 10 kilowatts, they can choose not to net meter but [...]

Benton PUD Rebate Programs

Grace — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:17:14 +0000

In Washington State, Benton PUD has various incentives in place for its residential and commercial customers. It promotes the use of energy-efficient devices by offering rebates on Energy Star appliances. Products with the “Energy Star” seal are designed to save energy. These products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Department of Energy [...]

Clallam County Rebate and Incentive Programs

Grace — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:36:21 +0000

In Washington State, Clallam County PUD is serious about its commitment to conserve energy, and it wants its customers to be the same. That’s why it offers various rebates and incentives for its residential users. These rebates are for energy efficiency improvements as well as for solar energy system purchases. Clallam County PUD is offering an [...]

Washington State’s Renewable Energy Sales and Use Tax Exemption

Grace — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:02:32 +0000

In the State of Washington, sales of equipment used to generate electricity via sustainable energy are tax-exempt. Energy sources that are eligible for this exemption are wind, sun, fuel cells, biomass energy, tidal or wave energy, anaerobic digestion, geothermal, and landfill gas. This is how the state rewards those who incorporate the use of renewable [...]

Clark Public Utilities Solar Water Heater Rebate

Grace — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:56:32 +0000

In Washington State, customers of Clark Public Utilities who install solar water heating systems are entitled to a $1,000 rebate. The system must meet the guidelines stated by Bonneville Power Administration’s The Bright Way to Heat Water – Solar Water Heater Program. First, the solar water heater should be installed in a household that’s serviced by [...]

Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy System – Nevada

Guest — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:20:36 +0000

The state of Nevada is offering incentives for renewable energy use and energy efficiency. A state rebate program is being administered by NV Energy, formerly known as Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power. This is known as the Renewable Generations Rebate Program for photovoltaic (PV ), small wind and hydroelectric systems. Originally, this rebate program was [...]

Arizona’s Residential Incentives for Renewable Energy

Guest — Sun, 31 May 2009 05:14:11 +0000

The residents of Arizona can take advantage of seven financial incentives for using renewable energy. 1. Green Building Incentive - This is available in Scottsdale and the Town of Buckeye. If you build your home to the green standards given in the Green Home Rating Checklist, you can be eligible for an assortment of benefits. [...]

Touchstone Energy Home Program

Guest — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:37:12 +0000

In Southern Alabama, the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative offers a utility rebate program to consumers who prefer a more energy-efficient way of operating their household. Under the Touchstone Energy Homes program, certified and highly-trained personnel of the said cooperative can assist these consumers to avail themselves of the incentive. The concept of the Touchstone Energy Home was [...]

Idaho Residential Incentives

Guest — Sat, 23 May 2009 07:04:14 +0000

There is no better way to get the common man involved in alternative power generation sources than giving him financial incentives. Even if he does not care about the implications of green power for the environment, he will surely care about the cash he can save by using eco-friendly power. In the state of Idaho [...]

Tax Credits for Wind Power

Guest — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:35:28 +0000

While a lot had been said about harnessing the power of the sun to save the environment, not as much is heard about another equally green source of energy: wind power. The unpredictability of wind, as compared to sunlight, has resulted in technology to harness solar power being developed faster than techniques to harness wind [...]