NOTE: This program has changed from offering rebates to offering incentives as tax incentives. 

City of Richmond natural gas customers are eligible for tax credit for purchase of for efficiency natural gas technologies as part of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Conservation Program. Tax Credits to a maximum amount as specified above are available for high efficiency furnaces, boilers, electric heat pump water heater, and biomass stoves.  

Biomass stoves must use renewable plant derived fuel, including agricultural crops, trees, wood, wood waste, residues, grasses, and fibers.  

Please contact the Energy Services Division of City of Richmond for more information. 

Massachusetts offers fixed low-interest loans to residents purchasing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. One purpose of this program is to provide more opportunity for residents to own solar PV systems, rather than enter into third-party ownership arrangements. This program is administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, with oversight from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. The program is funded by alternative compliance payments paid to comply with the state's renewable portfolio standard.

Eligibility Requirements

Loans are available to Massachusetts residents purchasing a solar PV system or a share in a behind-the-meter community shared solar system. Third-party owned projects are

The Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation offers net metering to its residential customers with solar photovoltaic, wind, or micro-hydro generators up to 25 kilowatts. There is no aggregate capacity limit.

Net excess generation is credited at retail rate. However, net metering customers are not served on the general residential rate tariff; net metering customers have a lower retail energy rate and higher grid service charge than general residential customers. Net metering customers also have a higher minimum bill than general residential customers. Excess credit rolls over month-to-month. Any net excess generation remaining on May 31 of each year will be

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AFHC) provides rebates to Alaskans who purchase or build new, energy-efficient homes. AFHC uses the Home Energy Rating System index to determine the size of the rebate. Homes that score between 92.0 and 94.0 points are given a 5 Star Plus rating and are eligible for a $7,000 rebate. Homes that score 95 points and above points are rated as a 6 Star and are eligible for a $10,000 rebate.

To be eligible, applicants must be the original homeowner, and the home must be their primary residence and less than one year old. The home

A residential taxpayer is entitled to an Indiana income tax deduction on the materials and labor used to install insulation in a taxpayer’s principal place of residence in Indiana. 

Amount

The insulation deduction is limited to the cost of the insulation (including installation costs) or $1,000, whichever is less. The deduction must be taken for the tax year during which the materials were installed. Excess costs may not be carried forward to subsequent tax years. 

Eligible Technologies

This deduction includes the following forms of insulation: material made from fiberglass, rock wool, cellulose, Styrofoam, urea-based foam urethane, vermiculite, perlite, polystyrene, reflective

In December 2015, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) established net metering in the State accompanied by interconnection standards for distributed generator facilities. 

Eligibility

The standards apply to all the investor-owned utilities in Mississippi under the jurisdiction of the PSC. The cooperatives are required to file a net metering program and interconnection standard that is consistent with the rules set forward by the PSC. Cooperatives that participate in the TVA-sponsored net metering program are exempt from the rule. Interconnection request applications will be made available on the electric utility’s website. 

All the distributed generation facilities must be capable of being isolated

NOTE: Although this entry is categorized as net metering, the policy adopted by the Mississippi PSC does not meet DSIRE's definition of net metering, as excess generation is not netted one-to-one against consumption over the billing period. 

The Solar for Schools programs were suspended pending further investigation by the Mississippi PSC according to an order filed in early April 2024 (See Docket No. 2023-UN-16)

In December 2015, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) established a method to compensate and incentivize behind-the-meter electricity generation in the state. The rule requires all the investor-owned electric utilities* in the state to allow their customers

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s (WSHFC) Sustainable Energy Trust (SET) provides low-interest loans for energy-efficiency or renewable energy projects. The Commission can finance up to $1 million at favorable interest rates (subject to underwriting), with a preferred minimum loan of $50,000. SET loans are typically issued for the three categories of projects listed below.

New construction of high efficiency single-family homes

Eligible projects must exceed Washington State Energy Code by at least 15%. Construction loans are available to housing developers. Individuals seeking financing for their own homes are not eligible.

Energy and water efficiency upgrades for multifamily housing and

In 2013, the City of Chicago streamlined and standardized the permitting and zoning process for rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Small and large rooftop PV generators can now access the City of Chicago Easy Permit Process. Qualifying projects can receive same-day permit approvals (a process that used to take 30 days) at a reduced fee of $275 (down from $375).

There are separate steps for small and large rooftop systems. Small rooftop solar PV systems are those generating less than 13.44 kilowatt (kW). Large rooftop solar PV systems are those generating greater than 13.44 kW. 

Along with the Easy Permit

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers financial incentives for local governments to join its Maryland Smart Energy Communities (MSEC) initiative. The goal of the MSCE program is to have local governments adopt and implement policies that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in their jurisdictions. 

Eligibility

Any incorporated towns, cities, and counties in Maryland can apply to join the MSEC program. Communities that apply for the program and meet the requirements receive funding based on population size and funding availability. 

Program Description

The funding for the program will be divided between new and existing participants to the MSEC program. New