Federal Incentives
US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development Grants & Loans
USDA provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers, businesses and cooperatives located in rural communities to purchase renewable energy systems and make other energy efficiency improvements, to increase the economic viability of biomass projects, and to finance energy technology.
US Internal Revenue Service - Consumer Energy Tax Credit
The new law also raised the limit on the amount that can be claimed for improvements placed in service during 2009 and 2010 to $1,500, instead of the $500 lifetime limit under the old law.
State Incentives
Under this law, eligible energy-efficient buildings, not including the real property on which they are located, may be considered a separate class of property for local taxation purposes.
Commonwealth’s Energy Leasing Program
Lease financing, administered by the Departments of Treasury and Mines, Minerals and Energy provides funding for energy efficiency projects in state facilities.
Energy Efficiency Rebate Program – Commercial
The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy are providing rebates for a variety of energy efficiency upgrades.
Energy Efficiency Rebate Program – Residential
The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy are providing rebates for a variety of energy efficiency upgrades.
Virginia Natural Gas – Energy Efficient Natural Gas Appliance Rebate
Virginia Natural Gas provides incentives for their residential customers to purchase high-efficiency natural gas equipment.
Weatherization Assistance
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Weatherization Assistance program provides funds to reduce the heating and cooling costs for low-income families, and to ensure their health and safety. Assistance services are available for low-income households, particularly for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families with children.
Local Incentives
This program is available for energy-efficient buildings that exceed the energy efficient standards as prescribed by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code by thirty (30) percent.
Corporate Incentives
Columbia Gas of Virginia - WarmWise Rebates for Homeowners:
The WarmWise program offers Columbua Gas customers with two ways to save money, receive free, easy to install energy saving equipment from WarmWise, and get cash rebates when you invest in certain energy saving upgrades to your home.
Free equipment:
Customers who complete a quick, free, online WarmWise Home Savings Evaluation to identify easy ways to reduce their energy consumption will receive free, easy to install energy saving equipment and a customized set of steps they can take to reduce energy usage.
Customers who complete the Home Energy Evaluation through the Home Profile level may receive items to help you reduce their use of hot water. Customers will receive:
• On free kitchen faucet aerator and one free bathroom faucet aerator, and
• On free, low flow shower head
Customers who complete the full WarmWise Home Savings Evaluation may receive items to help keep their hot water hot, while using less energy. Customers may receive:
• Two free peices of pipe installation
Cash Rebates:
Residential customers who invest in certain energy saving upgrades, including weatherization, insulation, high energy efficiency heating and cooling equipment or certain energy efficient appliances will be eligible for cash rebates from Columbia Gas of Virginia. Upgrades must be performed before December 31, 2012.
Columbia Gas of Virginia does not require reservations for the WarmWise home savings program rebates. A customer simply has to purchase a qualified appliance or install the appropriate energy efficiency materials before applying for their WarmWise rebate.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative - Home Resources
REC offers a do-it-yourself energy audit and a professional energy audit that provides advice on energy conservation measures and improving the overall thermal integrity of your home. The professional energy audit includes a visual inspection of the thermal qualities of the home including the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The audit includes a list of retrofit recommendations and a computerized heat loss/heat gain analysis to help you decide which upgrades can benefit you the most.
Let REC manage your electric water heater's energy use with a load management switch and, in exchange, you'll receive free repairs to your water heater's electrical components. Repairs include replacing heating elements, thermostats and reset buttons. If you ever notice problems with your water heater, just contact us.
Using heat pump technology, in combination with traditional electric elements, these water heaters pull heat from surrounding air and transfer it to the tank. This innovative process creates the same amount of hot water as a traditional water heater, but can reduce energy consumption significantly. And by purchasing an ENERGY STAR-rated water heater from REC, you qualify for the federal tax credit for energy efficient building property that is limited to 30 percent savings through 2010 (up to $1500). For more information about purchasing your GE Hybrid water heater, please call 540-891-5910 or e-mail mgunnels@myrec.coop.
A new, more efficient water heater can cut that cost, especially if your current water heater is more than seven years old, leaking or constantly needing repair. REC can arrange delivery and installation of a new water heater, as well as give you up to 36 months to pay for it-interest free.
Transient power surges can happen any time, and, when they do, they can damage your valuable electronic equipment and appliances. HomeGuard® products' special two-stage protection guards against surges by combining a device at the meter with in-home devices at the outlet. It's protection backed by a "repair or replace" warranty.
Dominion Power - Energy Conservation
Get energy-efficient lighting with an instant, in-store discount on compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) from Dominion.
Get $40 for letting Dominion cycle on and off your air-conditioning system during periods of peak demand. You'll be helping your wallet and the environment. Dominion will install a "smart switch" on your outdoor air-conditioning unit or heat pump system. Since the work is performed on your outdoor unit, you don't even need to be home. We provide the equipment and the installation is free. During periods of high demand, we'll cycle your air conditioners compressor on and off for short periods. The fan will stay on circulating already cooled air. This occurs during the summer season between June and September. Typically cycling will occur for about 4 hours per event, between 2 PM and 6 PM, and will not occur on weekend or holidays. At this time, participation is open for residents in Alexandria, Arlington, Charlottesville, Falls Church, Northern & Eastern Fairfax County, Herndon, and the Springfield Area - other areas will follow.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative:
NOVEC purchases wholesale power based on the number of kilowatt-hours used during peak electricity-use times. By reducing the amount of power customers use during peak times, NOVEC can reduce by millions of dollars each year the amount of power it purchases. By joining the Load Management program, you help NOVEC hold down the cost of providing power. These savings are passed on to you in the form of CashBack, and lower operating costs.
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