Georgia enacted legislation in April 2006 (HB 1018) creating an exemption for biomass materials from the state's sales and use taxes. The term "biomass material" is defined as "organic matter, excluding fossil fuels, including agricultural crops, plants, trees, wood, wood wastes and residues, sawmill waste, sawdust, wood chips, bark chips, and forest thinning, harvesting, or clearing residues; wood waste from pallets or other wood demolition debris; peanut shells; pecan shells; cotton plants; corn stalks; and plant matter, including aquatic plants, grasses, stalks, vegetation, and residues, including hulls, shells, or cellulose-containing fibers."

To qualify for the exemption, the biomass

Kirkwood Electric offers rebates to its residential customers who install EV charging or energy storage. For more information contact Kirkwood Electric at 314-822-5843.

WMU has partnered with Missouri River Energy Services for Residential rebates. Rebates are available for a variety of energy efficient equipment Which are listed above. All equipment must meet certain energy efficiency standards listed on the program website. Rebates are also available for maintenance on certain technologies. Visit the program website for more information.

Shakopee Public Utilities offers its residential customers rebates on a variety of energy-efficient appliances and equipment. Rebates are available on a first come, first served basis while funds last for LED lighting,refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, Central A/C, heat pumps, and select appliance recycling. All rebate applications must include a receipt that provides proof of purchase (information needed: store name, customer name, date of sale, manufacturer name, model number, and date of installation).  Additionally all appliances need to be ENERGY STAR rated, and if applicable, must have UPC labels; proof of SEER, EER, and HSPF; and proof of recycling.  For specific program details

Owatonna offers incentives to residential customers who install energy-efficient equipment in homes through the Conserve and Save Rebate Program. Equipment rebates for technologies such as refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners can be increased by properly recycling previously used, working units. Owatonna Public Utilities will reimburse the customer for the recycling costs if they have proof that they recycled an old unit and replaced it with an ENERGY STAR model. Rebate applications for measures purchased during the previous year are due by March 31 of the following year. 

All equipment requirements must be met in order to qualify for rebates. See website

New Ulm Public Utilities offers incentives for its residential, commercial, and industrial customers to install energy-efficient equipment in eligible homes and facilities. Equipment eligible for rebates include:

• programmable thermostats
• Energy Star appliances
• Boilers
• Furnaces
• Central A/C units
• Central A/C Cleaning
• District energy system repair/modernization
• Room A/C units
• Lighting
• Furnace cleanings

Rebates vary according to applicable sector, and some rebates are only offered seasonally. More information, including rebate applications, can be found at the web site listed above.

Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU) offers a variety of incentives for its residential customers to install energy-efficient equipment in homes. Rebates are available for ENERGY STAR  and other high efficiency equipment, including:

• Clothes washers
• Clothes dryers
• Dishwashers
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Room A/C units
• Dehumidifiers
• Central A/C
• Heat pumps
• Water heaters
• Electric Vehicle Chargers
• LED Lighting
• Toilets

More information regarding all residential rebate programs, including rebate applications, can be found on the web site listed above.

Elk River Municipal Utilities provides rebates to residential electric customers who purchase and install ENERGY STAR rated appliances and HVAC equipment. Eligible programs includes:

• Air Conditioners Tune-Ups
  
• Energy Efficient Appliances
  
• Electric Vehicle Chargers
• HVAC
• Irrigation Tune-Ups
  
• Water Conservation
  

In order to receive rebates for appliances, rebate application must be jointly filled out with appliance dealer. Installation of central A/C and heat pumps must be done by a pre-approved HVAC-certified contractor.

In addition to appliance rebate opportunities, Elk River Municipal Utilities also offers reimbursement for A/C tune-ups conducted by HVAC contractors. More information, including rebate applications and a list of pre-approved

Austin Utilities offers incentives to its residential customers for the installation of energy-efficient equipment in homes. Rebates are available for both electric and natural gas equipment. Eligible equipment includes a variety of appliances, room and central A/C, heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, water heaters, lighting, insulation, and programmable thermostats. Recycling rebates for refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, and room air conditioners are only available to customers who properly recycle their old working models. Austin Utilities will reimburse the customer for specified recycling costs if they have proof that they recycled their old unit and replaced it with an ENERGY STAR model. Rebates are available until

Anoka Municipal Utilities (AMU) offers incentives for residential customers to install energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs in eligible homes. Rebates are available for Energy Star qualified central A/C units, room air conditioners, LED light bulbs, refrigerators, clothes washers, and dishwashers. There are also rebates related to electric vehicle chargers. Some restrictions apply to these programs. All equipment standards must be met in order to qualify for a rebate. Customers should contact AMU or visit the program website for full details and application forms.