Hawaii Energy is a public benefits fund (PBF) funded by a surcharge on utility bills that is based on a percentage of total utility revenue. The PBF pays for a number of clean energy incentive, rebate, and exchange programs. For more information on specific programs, visit the Hawaii Energy website.

The percentage of total utility revenue is used to establish a target budget for the PBF. The surcharge is set on a cents per kilowatt-hour ($/kWh) basis to meet the target budget. The surcharge is determined by dividing the target budget (based on a percentage of total utility sales)

In September 2009, the Honolulu City Council unanimously passed Bill 58 to create a real property tax exemption for alternative energy improvements. This bill became effective October 1, 2009. Honolulu later amended it. 

The renewable energy property installed on a building, property, or land is exempt from real property taxes. Additionally, the portions of land actually used for the active production or storage of renewable energy is exempt from 80% of its value for tax purposes if the energy is primarily for use, distribution, or sale to public utilities or for public consumption under a power purchase agreement or power

Virginia passed legislation (S.B. 1416) in April 2007 that includes a provision that electricity customers in Virginia have the option to purchase 100% renewable energy from their utility. If their utility does not offer a program that meets the 100% renewable energy requirement, its customers will be permitted to purchase green power from any licensed retail supplier.

Entergy Arkansas offers the Home Energy Solutions Program to help residential customers understand and make energy efficiency improvements in participating homes. Customers can call 866-627-9177 to reach an energy efficiency solutions representative who can direct the customer to the best energy efficient solution based on the customer’s need. To be eligible for the Home Energy Assessment, your home must be at least 10 years old or have a peak energy bill of at least $0.10 per square foot of your home. For example, if you have a 1,200-square-foot home, your peak energy bill would be $120 or more.

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In January 2023, Illinois adopted H.B. 4412, which requires counties and municipalities to adopt statewide standards for utility-scale solar and wind facilities.  Localities cannot have requirements that are more strict than the standards laid out in the law.

The law sets permissible:

• Setback distances
• Blade tip height limitations
• Shadow flicker limitations
• Solar fencing requirements
• Solar height requirements
• Sound limitations
• Decommissioning requirements

The law also prohibits bans and moratoria on large-scale renewable construction, restrictions on supporting facilities that would preclude renewable development, and unreasonable permit fees. The law prevents localities from requiring property value guarantees or payment into a property devaluation

The Energy Conversation for Ohioans (ECO-Link) program offers Ohio homeowners reduced rate financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy home upgrades. Administered by the Ohio Treasury, qualifying homeowners are eligible for a 3% loan rate reduction through participating banks.*

Qualifying Technology
A wide range of energy-efficiency upgrades and certain renewable-energy systems may be undertaken, including:

• Appliances (must meet established efficiency standards)
Battery Chargers, Clothes Washers, Dehumidifiers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Room Air Conditioners, Room Air Cleaners
• Water Heaters (must meet established efficiency standards)
Gas Condensing, Heat Pump, High-Efficiency Gas Storage, Solar Water Heaters, Whole-Home Gas Tankless
• Heating & Cooling
Air-source

Note: As of June 2022, this program is fully subscribed in the service territories of all three investor-owned utilities: Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric.   

The California Solar Initiative (CSI), enacted by SB 1 of 2006, provides financial incentives for installing solar technologies through a variety of smaller sub-programs. Of the $3.2 billion in total funding for the CSI, $216 million has been set aside for programs to help fund photovoltaic (PV) installations on low-income housing. Half of that $216 million is funding the Multi-Family Affordable Solar Housing (MASH) program, and the

Black Hills Energy (BHE) offers a variety of rebates for residential Colorado customers who purchase and install energy efficient natural gas appliances, heating equipment and insulation materials. This program offers rebates for customers who purchase and install energy efficient furnaces, insulation, integrated space and water heaters, and programmable thermostats. Individual pieces of equipment have specific requirements which can be seen on the program application form. Forms may be found on the program web site listed above. 

Additionally, builders of energy efficient new homes may also be eligible for incentives through Black Hills Energy. For more information on incentives for builders

American Electric Power Texas North Company (AEP-TNC) offers rebates to any customer that installs photovoltaic (PV) systems on homes or other buildings. Rebates may be assigned to the customer, a service provider, or a third party.

Rebates

Residential customers can receive a fixed incentive, while commercial customers can receive a tiered, capacity-based incentive. Incentive levels are as follows:

Residential		Commercial
System Size	Incentive Amount	System Size	Incentive Amount
0.001-2.999 kW-DC	$0.50/W-DC	First 0-25 kW-DC	$0.50/W-DC
3-4.999 kW-DC	$1,500
5-7.4999 kW-DC	$2,250	Additional kW up to 200 kW-DC	$0.25/W-DC
7.5-30 kW-DC	$3,000

PV System Eligibility

Unless

CenterPoint Energy Delivery of Ohio, formerly Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, offers residential natural gas customers in Ohio rebates for the installation of certain high efficiency natural gas appliances and building insulation. Rebates are available for furnaces, water heaters, boilers, home insulation & sealing, and programmable thermostats.
In order to be eligible for a rebate, equipment must meet certain efficiency and installation requirements. Please see the program website for a list of appliance models that meet the minimum standards. CenterPoint reserves the right to verify sales receipts and perform post-installation verification inspections.