Elsewhere in the Golden State, southern Californians earn a $ 450
utility rebate for buying an EV; in the north, Pacific Gas & Electric completed an experiment where it paid BMW EV owners to delay charging their vehicles as a way of reducing peak demand.
Not exact matches
Follow through on mail - in
rebate offers
for office equipment and supplies, buy furniture and major equipment secondhand, and go green to save money on
utilities.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be able to claim tax credits or
rebates from your water
utility company
for doing so.
Flanagan and the Senate GOP unveiled a package of tax cuts that would reduce energy and
utility taxes and strengthen property tax
rebates for older homeowners.
Extended the Power
for Jobs program and the «energy cost savings benefit program» through the end of 2007; allows all PfJ participants to elect to begin receiving benefits through the savings reimbursement option, rather than a contract continuation; PfJ participants with contract extensions are eligible
for a
rebate of any excess costs (PfJ rates compared to rates available through their local
utility) incurred after January 1, 2006 under their PfJ contracts (Part U).
The
rebates paid
for by
utilities are «a big deal, and that should be continued to be encouraged and applauded,» he said.
Furthermore, many of today's LED bulbs meet the Energy Star program's efficiency requirements, making them eligible
for utility rebates that will, in turn, decrease their overall retail price.
Because of this, a military base or unit can't accept a check from a
utility for any
rebates.
«
For this reason, the demand response program allows installations to receive
rebates to their
utility bills instead of receiving checks,» said Lowe.
Another cost - saving benefit: Districts buying software that is considered energy - saving technology may qualify
for rebates from participating local
utilities.
Traditional bond issues, state and federal grants,
utility rebate programs, and commercial energy - management contracting firms are potential sources to tap
for funding.
The district has found some smaller amounts of support
for its newest initiatives from local foundations and even from a
utilities tax
rebate.
The lower sales mean automakers are piling on the
rebates, special lease deals and low - cost loans to keep most of the iron rolling, making the summer of 1997 a buyer's market
for many family sedans, vans and even a few sport -
utilities and trucks.
But this year, despite high consumer confidence, stable interest rates, a booming stock market and low unemployment, sales of new vehicles are down slightly.The lower sales mean automakers are piling on the
rebates, special lease deals and low - cost loans to keep most of the iron rolling, making the summer of 1997 a buyer's market
for many family sedans, vans and even a few sport -
utilities and trucks.
Resist the urge to spend this money and instead make a habit of saving
rebates from retailers (even if they are only a few dollars), refunds from
utilities or insurance companies, reimbursements
for expenses, repayment of other debts and other unexpected windfalls.
The Citi Home
Rebate Platinum Select MasterCard lets cardholders reach that goal by earning a full 6 percent rebate on utilities, cable or satellite TV, Internet and telecommunications for six month, plus a full 1 percent on all other credit card purc
Rebate Platinum Select MasterCard lets cardholders reach that goal by earning a full 6 percent
rebate on utilities, cable or satellite TV, Internet and telecommunications for six month, plus a full 1 percent on all other credit card purc
rebate on
utilities, cable or satellite TV, Internet and telecommunications
for six month, plus a full 1 percent on all other credit card purchases.
Office Supplies,
Utilities, And Incidental Expenses: Unlike personal cards, many business cards carve out additional points and
rebates for spending on office - related expenses.
When used to pay
for such items as smart thermostats, wall insulation, sealant and windows, you're combining the card's upfront discount with long - term savings and, potentially,
rebates from your local
utility.
Local
utilities and some states may also offer cash
rebates (ranging from $ 250 to $ 1,500
for a residential system).
Good news
for Arizona residents who are customers of Salt River Project (SRP): the Arizona
utility recently relaunched its popular solar
rebate program after a months - long hiatus during which an interim
rebate was available.
In what's become a common problem
for state - and
utility - sponsored solar incentive programs across the country, there were simply too many homeowners interested in solar power and too few
rebate dollars to go around.
Rebates for retail
utility customers to install solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems were included in California's SGIP when it was originally launched.
The law also required
utilities to encourage energy efficiency,
for example by offering customers
rebates to purchase efficient appliances.
BMW and PG&E are offering a 10,000 dollar
rebate for the BMW i3 to
utility customers.
To date, these are some of the most significant
rebates for an electrical vehicle promoted by
utilities and automakers — even eclipsing the Federal Government's $ 7,500 tax incentive
for EV purchases.
Utilities across the country provide incentives, including
rebates for EV charging equipment and reduced electricity rates during off - peak hours.
You may also be eligible
for a cash
rebate, usually priced per watt, from your state government or
utility.
The Kauai Island
Utility Cooperative (KIUC) also offers zero - interest loans
for solar water heating systems and
rebates for solar water heating systems.
JEA, a
utility company in northeastern Florida, offers a
rebate of up to $ 1,000
for purchased or leased plug - in vehicles.
In order to participate in most
rebate programs, the process is usually as follows: find a solar installer, work together to determine the size of the system you'll need, fill out the forms necessary to reserve
rebate funds, install the solar system, apply
for the required permits (your installer will often do this part
for you) and obtain approval from
utility inspectors.
Azusa Light & Water's Solar Partnership Program offers an impressive solar
rebate of $ 4 / watt
for residential and commercial customers alike, under the stipulation that the
utility gets to keep the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) attributed to the subsidized system.
The initiative provides exemptions
for certain EITEs and provides
rebates to
utilities while investing heavily in job assistance
for displaced fossil fuel workers and also in tribal and low - income areas.
Local
utilities often provide
rebates for ENERGY STAR certified or energy efficient purchases, which cover a wide range of appliances, building products, electronics, heating and cooling equipment, lighting, fans, pool pumps, and water heaters.
For every 80MW of solar installed
utilities are allowed to reduce net metering credits by 7 % down to 75 % and NV energy as they approach their mandated RPS target are likely to remove their
rebate program.
Many
utilities and state and local governments offer other
rebates and incentives
for homeowners to install solar systems.
LEED - certified green buildings also have opportunities
for national, regional and local
utility rebates, tax credits and subsidies.
For tenants that have the option, upgrading to low - flow faucets, urinals, and duel - flush toilets has been implemented, particularly with many of the
utility rebates available.
In addition, the system's tracking features make it easy to produce reports that can be submitted to
utility companies in order to qualify
for energy
rebates.
Some
utilities offer
rebates to companies
for installing systems like EnergyCAP.
Insurance and
utility companies often offer
rebates or discounts
for installing smart devices in the home.
Sellers should also find out if their local
utility company offers
rebates if they purchase such LED bulbs, says Joseph A. Rey - Barreau, an architect and a lighting consultant
for the American Lighting Association.
Each
utility has their own programs and
rebates and require that you go through their audit to be eligible
for their money.
Many local
utility providers also offer credits and
rebates for upgrading to a more efficient system.
Taking advantage of a
utility incentive
rebate from Seattle City Light, Squaglia offset some of the conversion costs
for the project, recapturing the Market's initial conversion investment in less than four months.
Some
utility providers also offer
rebates for qualifying purchases.
And don't forget to apply
for your
rebates from your electric company and natural gas
utility.
Though there are national programs encouraging home owners to go green, it's important
for real estate pros to know what kind of
rebates are offered at the local level, both through the government and from businesses such as
utility companies.