This program offers a one-time payment to homeowners installing solar hot water. A two-collector system could receive approximately 100 AECs totaling $400-$1,000.

Municipal Light Plant (MLP)

If you live in a town served by a Municipal Light Plant (MLP) check your MLP’s website for incentives and rebates.

Mass State Tax Credits

15% of the system cost as a state tax credit, up to $1,000

Federal Tax Credits

Inflation Reduction Act: Federal tax credit up to 30%

Assembly Bill 117, passed in 2002, allows communities in California to aggregate their load and to procure electricity from their own preferred sources. Under the authority of this law, California’s first community choice aggregator, Marin Clean Energy (MCE), was launched in May of 2010. The Marin Energy Authority comprises each city and town in Marin as well as the communities of Belvedere, Fairfax, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon, and the County of Marin. The original legislation mandated that the customers of each supporting community would automatically be enrolled in Marin Clean Energy unless they chose not to

Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation's (PEMC) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Loan Program is available to eligible consumers to finance the purchase and installation of energy efficient residential upgrades. Approved consumers may borrow up to $10,000 for seven years at a five percent interest rate. Loans are available for central air conditioning, heat pumps, windows, doors and insulation.  In addition to energy efficient measures and equipment, residents may also use this program to finance the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar water heaters. Piedmont EMC also offers rebates for residential solar water heating systems.  Contact PEMC for further information

Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation's (PEMC) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Loan Program is available to eligible Piedmont Electric members to finance the purchase and installation of an energy efficient electric heat pump, replacement of poorly insulated doors and windows, and/or additional insulation in their home at low interest rates. The loan is also available for solar water heaters, solar panels and central A/C systems. Approved consumers may borrow up to $10,000 for seven years at a five percent interest rate.

Contact PEMC for further information about this program. In addition to solar equipment, residents may also use this program to

Connecticut enacted legislation in May 2010 (H.B. 5435) that established a sales and use tax exemption for equipment, machinery and fuels used to manufacture solar thermal (active or passive) systems, solar electric systems, wind-power electric systems, or geothermal resource systems.

AEP Ohio offers a variety of rebates to its residential customers for the installation of energy-efficient measures. Rebates are available for clothes washers, dehumidifiers, smart thermostats, VSD pool pumps, electric heat pump water heaters, air source heat pumps, mini-split ductless heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, and refrigerator/freezer recycling. Additionally, AEP Ohio provides a multifamily direct install program which allows property managers to install Energy Star LEDs, high efficiency showerheads, and energy efficient faucet aerators at zero cost. Visit the program website for more information.

Requirements 

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands enacted its Renewables Portfolio Standard in September 2007, in which a certain percentage of its net electricity sales must come from renewable energy. The law was amended in 2014 to a lower target, as previous targets were not met. Under the law, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC), the Islands' only and semi-autonomous public utility provider, must establish a renewable portfolio standard of:

• 20% of net electricity sales on or before December 31, 2016

Compliance 
There are stipulations within the law that allow for non-compliance if there is no "cost-effective" way to meet the

Note: The eligible technologies listed above are only examples of some improvements that might be supported under this program as detailed on the program web site. Other improvements may be eligible and not all potentially eligible improvements will be appropriate for all participants.

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) joins the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) in offering low interest loans for projects which increase the energy efficiency of participating residences through Maryland Home Energy Loan Program (MHELP).

In order to be eligible, the property must be an owner-occupied primary residence located in the State of Maryland. Single-family detached homes and

Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) offers a grant program which splits the cost of simple energy efficient improvements to the home. The utility will cover 50% of the cost of eligible improvements made by the participating member. Grants are limited to $100 per year. A variety of measures and equipment are eligible for this incentive, including, but not limited to clothes lines, insulation, ceiling fans, programmable thermostats, and occupancy sensors. Participants must be FEC members and provide all necessary purchase and installation information. FEC also offers rebates on HVAC equipment, lighting measures, water heating units, and appliances. Contact FEC or visit

Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) offers a variety of rebates for the purchase and proper installation of energy efficient equipment for the home. Incentives are available for geothermal heat pumps, air source heat pumps, central air conditioning, lighting, heat pump water heaters, freezers, and refrigerators. FEC also offers a grant program to customers for implementing similar measures. More information can be found on the program website above.