Idaho Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Idaho Power offers a variety of incentives for energy efficiency measures for residential customers living in Oregon or Idaho. 

The Heating and Cooling Program offers incentives for residential customers who purchase and install qualifying energy efficient heating and cooling equipment. In order to qualify for the incentive, customers must use a participating contractor for equipment installations and comply with all program requirements. Eligible homes may be a primary residence, vacation home or rental.

Residential customers may also participate in the A/C Cool Credit program and receive a $5/month bill credit in exchange for allowing Idaho Power to cycle their air

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Miami-Dade County - Green Building Expedited Plan Review

In an effort to promote environmentally sensitive design and construction, the Miami-Dade County Commissioners passed an ordinance in June 2005 to expedite the permitting process for “green” buildings certified by a recognized environmental rating agency. Commercial, industrial, and residential projects are all eligible as long as they are located in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and the City of West Miami. Additionally, solar water heating and solar photovoltaic projects are included in the "fast track" for permitting review.

 Project must meet the following criteria:

1. Limited to new construction of residential, commercial and industrial projects.

2. Additions, alterations, repairs and the new

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Energy Efficiency in State Government

State Green Building Standards
Illinois requires that all new state-funded construction or major renovations are required to seek LEED, Green Globes, or equivalent certification. The Green Buildings Act (July 2009) defines major renovations as projects with a budget of at least 40% of a building's replacement cost and makes the following requirements based on the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system:

  • New buildings and major renovations of less than 10,000 square feet must meet the highest LEED standard (or equivalent standard) that is practical. Certification is not required.
  • New buildings and renovations of
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Miami-Dade County - Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund

The Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund (TJIF) provides financial incentives for select industries, including solar thermal and photovoltaic manufacturing, installation and repair companies that are relocating or expanding within Miami-Dade County. The program is administered by the Beacon Council.  To be eligible, new or expanding companies relocating to Miami-Dade County must create at least 10 new jobs with salaries equal to or exceeding 100% of the state annual average wage, and make a capital improvement of at least $3 million.

Qualifying industries include:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aviation/Aerospace
  • Clean Energy,
  • Financial/Professional Services
  • Homeland Security/Defense
  • Information Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Creative Industries
  • Global Logistics
  • Corporate
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NorthWestern Energy (Electric) - E+ Home Lighting Fixtures Rebate Program

NorthWestern Energy offers a variety of rebates for residential customers to make energy efficiency improvements in their existing homes. Electric supply customers who purchase or implement energy efficient lighting and controls are eligible for prescriptive rebates from NorthWestern. There are also many rebates available for natural gas space and water-heating. Details for all rebate offerings are found on the program web site listed above. Rebates are available for existing and new homes.


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UES (Electric) - Residential Efficiency Program

UniSource Energy Services (UES) offers rebates to its residential customers who have certain energy-efficient equipment installed by participating contractors. The rebate is taken off the purchase price when you retire an older working unit or a non-working AC unit. Rebates also are available for duct sealing and AC tune-ups. Start by scheduling a free virtual home assessment. During the appointment, an advisor will help determine if your home's heating and cooling systems are operating efficiently.

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TEP - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) offers rebates to its residential customers who have certain energy-efficient equipment installed by participating contractors. The rebate is taken off the purchase price when you retire an older working unit or a non-working AC unit. Rebates also are available for duct sealing and AC tune-ups. Start by scheduling a free virtual home assessment. During the appointment, an advisor will help determine if your home's heating and cooling systems are operating efficiently.

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Norwich Public Utilities (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) provides residential customers with rebates on the ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances and energy efficient HVAC equipment. Eligible appliance purchases include refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, air conditioners, and heat pump/storage water heaters. The program is limited to one rebate per appliance per residential electric utility account.  Rebates are also available for central AC systems and heat pumps; incentive amounts vary according to equipment size and efficiency level. 

In addition, NPU customers may be eligible to participate in the free-of-charge Residential Home Energy Savings Program. This program entails a home visit by a NPU technician who may conduct a blower

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Montgomery County - Residential Energy Conservation Property Tax Credit

Note: As originally enacted, this program offered property tax credits for the installation of solar and geothermal energy devices in addition to energy conservation devices. In November 2011 the county enacted legislation (County Bill 28-11) terminating the program for solar and geothermal energy devices unless the taxpayer has entered a contract for costs or submitted an application on or before November 8, 2011. The change in law does not affect the sections of the law that allow property tax credits for various other energy conservation devices.

Montgomery County offers property tax credits on residential, owner-occupied structures for the installation

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Prince George's County - Solar and Geothermal Residential Property Tax Credit

In 2008 Prince George's County enacted legislation offering a property tax credit on residential structures equipped with solar and geothermal systems. As originally devised, the credit could only be taken for systems used to heat and cool a structure or provide hot water for a structure. However, in April 2009 the county enacted additional legislation (Council Bill 05-2009) extending the property tax credit to solar-electric (PV) systems, effective May 22, 2009. Prince George's County also later extended property tax credit to include leases and solar power purchase agreements. 

The tax credit for solar or geothermal systems is equal to 50%

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