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Helpful websites about energy efficiency, saving money, and the environment. Please feel free to make suggestions about any other websites that we should add.

Energy Star

Energy Star is the mark of energy-efficient appliances. It's also a great website created by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. It has money-saving tips for the home and business, lists energy-efficient products, and can help you search for rebates and tax credits connected to buying Energy Star-labeled products. If you have questions, call the Energy Star Hotline, 1-888-782-7937.



Energy Policy Act of 2005

Thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, federal tax credits are available for those purchasing hybrid vehicles and energy-efficient appliances. Scroll down to the bottom for a handy chart that breaks down the type of product and the amount of the credit.



Alliance to Save Energy

The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), 202-857-0666, is a coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, economy and national security.



The American Council for
an Energy-Efficient Economy

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), 202-429-8873, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.



The Consortium for Energy Efficiency

The Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Inc. (CEE),
617-589-3949, is a national, nonprofit organization that promotes energy-efficient products and services.



The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) homepage is a comprehensive source for the Department of Energy’s money-saving energy-efficiency tips. Call 1-800-363-3732 to get free literature, English and Spanish, on how to save energy and money at home.



Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), 312-587-8390, is a regional network of government agencies, utilities and organizations collaborating to promote energy efficiency.



Green Homes for Everyone

Green Homes for Everyone gives tips on how to make your home more energy efficient. "From Seattle to Des Moines to New York City, anyone can have a green home," it says. "Rented or owned, affordable or market-rate, single-family or multi-unit, urban, suburban or rural: If it’s housing, it can be green."

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy

The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal ...
www.dsireusa.org/

Tax Incentives Assistance Project

The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP), energy efficiency tax information on federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and ...
www.energytaxincentives.org/

Lower your energy usage - Simply Insulate

It contains tax incentives to encourage energy efficiency and conservation in America’s homes and buildings. It includes energy efficiency tax incentives ...
www.simplyinsulate.com/

Department of Energy - Tax Breaks

Some consumers will also be eligible for utility or state rebates, as well as state tax incentives for energy-efficient homes, vehicles and equipment. ...
www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center: State and ...

Select the Federal Incentives and Laws link below for the latest federal-level information. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140, ...
www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/incentives_laws.html

SEIA - Solar Energy Industries Association

Thank you for your interest in the SEIA guide to Federal Tax Incentives for Solar Energy! We hope to maintain this guide as a resource for all involved in ...
www.seia.org/manualdownload.php

California Solar Center

2005 Federal Energy Bill now includes residential incentives and includes solar hot water. FAQ -html. Net Metering - California Law providing retail value ...
www.californiasolarcenter.org/incentives.html

Small Wind

Energy Trust's small wind program provides resources and cash incentives to help ... With Energy Trust incentives, plus state tax credits, you can offset as ...
www.energytrust.org/smallwind/

Home Energy Solutions

Margaret Young used Energy Trust incentives to seal ducts and air leaks, ... Energy Trust makes it all so easy. We provide services, cash incentives and ...
www.energytrust.org/residential/hes/index.html

Building Technologies Program: Tax Incentives for Energy-Efficient ...

To learn more about consumer energy-efficient products and home improvements that qualify for tax incentives, contact the EERE Information Center at ...
www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/tax_incentives.html

California's Renewable Energy Programs

The Energy Commission's program provides market-based incentives for new and existing utility-scale facilities powered by renewable energy. ...
www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/

California Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

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Financial Incentives

Green Building Incentive

· Costa Mesa - Fee Waiver and Expedited Permitting for Green Building

· Marin County - Marin's BEST! Energy Incentive Program

· San Diego County - Green Building Program

· Santa Monica - Building Permit Fee Waiver for Solar Projects

· Santa Monica - Expedited Permitting for Green Buildings

Leasing/Lease Purchase

· Santa Clara Water & Sewer - Solar Water Heating Program

Local Grant Program

· Santa Monica - Green Building Grant Program

Local Loan Program

· Santa Monica - Solar Santa Monica

Personal Deduction

· Tax Deduction for Interest on Loans for Energy Efficiency

Production Incentive

· Palo Alto Utilities - Solar Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program

· SCE - Biomass Standard Contract

· Supplemental Energy Payments (SEPs)

Property Tax Exemption

· Property Tax Exemption for Solar Systems

State Loan Program

· Agriculture and Food Processing Energy Loans

· Energy Efficiency Financing Program

State Rebate Program

· California Solar Initiative - Photovoltaics Incentives

· California Solar Initiative - Pilot Solar Water Heating Program

· CEC - New Solar Homes Partnership

· Emerging Renewables Program

· Self-Generation Incentive Program

Utility Grant Program

· Alameda Power & Telecom - Key Account Energy Efficiency Grant Program

· Alameda Power & Telecom - Weatherization Cash Grant Energy Efficiency Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Grant Program

· Burbank Water & Power - Business Bucks Energy Efficiency Grant Program

· Riverside Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency Technology Grant Program

Utility Loan Program

· Alameda Power & Telecom - Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program

· IID Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

· LADWP - Non-Residential EfficiencyWise Loan Program

· Pacific Power - Energy FinAnswer

· Roseville Electric - Residential HVAC Financing Program

· SDG&E - Non-Residential On-Bill Financing Program

· SMUD - Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program

· SMUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

· SMUD - Residential Solar Loan Program

· SoCalGas - Non-Residential On-Bill Financing Program

Utility Rebate Program

· Alameda Power & Telecom - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Alameda Power & Telecom - Solar Photovoltaics Rebates Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - Green Building Rebate Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - Greener Cleaners Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - New Construction Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - PV Buydown Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - Residential Home Efficiency Rebate Program

· Anaheim Public Utilities - Small Business Energy Management Assistance Program

· Azusa Light & Water - Solar Partnership Program

· Banning Electric Department - Solar Support Program

· Burbank Water & Power - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Burbank Water & Power - Green Building Incentive Program

· Burbank Water & Power - Residential & Commercial Solar Support Program

· Burbank Water & Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· City of Lompoc Utilities - Commercial Lighting Program

· City of Lompoc Utilities - PV Rebate Program

· City of Lompoc Utilities - Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

· City of Lompoc Utilities - Residential Refrigerator Energy Efficiency Programs

· Colton Public Utilities - PV Rebate Program

· Glendale Water and Power - Medium and Large Business Energy Efficiency Solutions Program

· Glendale Water and Power - Peak Hogs Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Glendale Water and Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Glendale Water and Power - Small Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Glendale Water and Power - Solar Solutions Program

· Hercules Municipal Utility - PV Rebate Program

· Hercules Municipal Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· IID Energy - PV Solutions Rebate Program

· IID Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· LADWP - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· LADWP - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· LADWP - Solar Incentive Program

· Lassen Municipal Utility District - Public Benefit Energy Efficiency Program

· Lassen Municipal Utility District - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Lodi Electric Utility - PV Rebate Program

· Lodi Electric Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Modesto Irrigation District - Commercial Power Saver Rebate Program

· Modesto Irrigation District - Custom Commercial Power Saver Rebate Program

· Modesto Irrigation District - Photovoltaic Rebate Program

· Modesto Irrigation District - Residential Power Saver Plus Rebate Program

· Pacific Power - Irrigation Initiative

· Palo Alto Utilities - Commercial Advantage Energy Efficiency Program

· Palo Alto Utilities - PV Partners

· Palo Alto Utilities - Smart Energy Rebate Program

· Pasadena Water and Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Pasadena Water and Power - Solar Power Installation Rebate

· PG&E - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates

· PG&E - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

· PG&E - Residential New Construction Program

· Plumas-Sierra REC - PV Rebate Program

· Plumas-Sierra REC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Redding Electric - Earth Advantage Rebate Program

· Redding Electric - Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Riverside Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Riverside Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency Construction Incentive

· Riverside Public Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Riverside Public Utilities - Residential PV Incentive Program

· Roseville Electric - New Commercial Construction Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Roseville Electric - PV Buy Down Program

· Roseville Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Roseville Electric - Residential New Construction Rebate Program

· Savings by Design (Offered by five Utilities)

· SCE - Agricultural Efficiency Plus Program

· SCE - Non-Residential Efficiency Programs

· SCE - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

· SDG&E - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

· SDG&E - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

· SDG&E - Residential New Construction Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

· Sierra Pacific Power - SureBet Program

· Silicon Valley Power - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Silicon Valley Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Silicon Valley Power - Solar Electric Buy Down Program

· SMUD - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· SMUD - Non-Residential PV Buydown

· SMUD - PV Residential Retrofit Buy-Down

· SMUD - Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

· SoCalGas - Multi-Family Residential Rebate Program

· SoCalGas - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

· SoCalGas - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

· SoCalGas - Residential New Construction Energy Efficiency Incentive Program

· Truckee Donner Public Utility District - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Truckee Donner PUD - Photovoltaic Buy Down Program

· Turlock Irrigation District - PV Rebate

· Turlock Irrigation District - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

· Ukiah Utilities - PV Buy-down Program

Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Incentives

· U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center

Rules, Regulations & Policies

Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards

· Appliance Efficiency Regulations

Building Energy Code

· Berkeley - Energy Conservation Ordinance

· California State Energy Code

· Marin County - Single Family Dwelling Energy Efficiency Ordinance

Contractor Licensing

· Solar Contractor Licensing

Energy Standards for Public Buildings

· Berkeley - Green Building Standards for City Owned and Operated Projects

· Green Building Action Plan for State Facilities

· San Diego - Sustainable Building Policy

· San Jose - Green Building Program

Generation Disclosure

· Power Source Disclosure Program

Green Power Purchasing/Aggregation

· Davis - Green Power Purchasing

· San Diego - Green Power Purchasing

· San Francisco - Renewable Energy Purchasing

· Santa Monica - Green Power Purchasing

Interconnection

· Interconnection Standards

Net Metering Rules

· California - Net Metering

Public Benefits Fund

· Public Benefits Funds for Renewables & Efficiency

Renewables Portfolio Standard

· Renewables Portfolio Standard

Solar Access Law/Guideline

· Los Angeles - Zoning Code

· Marin County - Solar Access Code

· Sacramento - Zoning and Subdivision Regulations

· San Diego County - Solar Access Regulations

· San Jose - Solar Access Design Guidelines

· Santa Cruz - Solar Access Ordinance

· Santa Cruz County - Solar Access Protection

· Sebastopol - Solar Access

· Solar Easement and the Solar Shade Control Act

· Solar Rights Act

Solar/Wind Permitting Standards

· Oakland - Self Certification for Renewables

· San Jose - Solar Hot Water Heaters & Photovoltaic Systems Permit Requirements

Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Policies

· U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center

Related Programs & Initiatives

· Green Power Network: Buying Green Power in Your State
The U.S. Department of Energy's Green Power Network provides news and information on green power markets and related activities. This site provides state-by-state information on Green Power Marketing in Competitive Electricity Markets and Utility Green Pricing Programs.

In addition, the site lists marketers of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)(also known as green tags or tradable renewable certificates), which represent the environmental attributes of the power produced from a renewable energy project. Whether or not consumers have access to green power through their local utility or a competitive electricity marketer, consumers can purchase RECs without having to switch electricity suppliers.

· Wind Powering America
The U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Powering America site provides state-by-state wind project information, including validated wind maps, anemometer loan programs, small wind guides, legislative briefings, wind working groups, and state-specific news.

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