Tax Credits/Rebates for Energy Efficiency
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PACE Loan and Maine Home Energy Savings Program
Maine PACE Financing
Borrow up to $15,000, at 4.99% for 15 years, for energy efficiency upgrades that
make your home more comfortable. Upgrade your heating system, weatherize your
home, and make other improvements to cut your heating bills month after
month.
TAKE CONTROL OF ENERGY COSTS. BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR HOME. GET CASH BACK.
Get up to $3,000 for approved energy efficiency projects, regardless of income, with new incentives from the Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program. It all starts with a home energy audit by aParticipating contractor. This is a limited-time opportunity with stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Maine PACE Financing
Borrow up to $15,000, at 4.99% for 15 years, for energy efficiency upgrades that
make your home more comfortable. Upgrade your heating system, weatherize your
home, and make other improvements to cut your heating bills month after
month.
TAKE CONTROL OF ENERGY COSTS. BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR HOME. GET CASH BACK.
Get up to $3,000 for approved energy efficiency projects, regardless of income, with new incentives from the Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program. It all starts with a home energy audit by aParticipating contractor. This is a limited-time opportunity with stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Tax Credits for Consumers: energystar.gov/taxcredits
IRS Form 5695 & Instructions: Residential Energy Credits
Tax Credit:
10% of cost up to $500 or a specific amount from $50 - $300
Expires:
December 31, 2011
Details:
Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals
do not qualify.
How to apply: http://www.energystar.supportportal.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=23018&task=knowledge&questionID=16629
Efficiency Maine Programs: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/#
MAINE SOLAR ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Solar Thermal for Space Heating or Domestic Hot Water
• Photovoltaics
• Wind
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Solar Thermal: 25% or $1,000, whichever is less (25% or $1,500, whichever is less for
Maine Home Performance and Energy Star Homes)
• Photovoltaics: $2,000
• Wind: $2,000
MORE INFORMATION http://www.efficiencymaine.com/renewable_programs_solar.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Energy Star® Appliances (Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners,
Dehumidifiers)
• Rebate form is obtained at time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Clothes Washers: $50
• Refrigerators: $25 for < 7.5 cu ft, $75 for > 7.5 cu ft
• AC: $25
• Dehumidifier: $25
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Qualified Energy Star® light bulbs and products
• Rebate deducted at time time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• $0.50-3.00 per bulb/product
MORE INFORMATIO
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs_esrl_rl.htm
WEB RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL REBATE & INCENTIVE INFORMATION
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (also contains
information
regarding federal incentives): http://dsireusa.org//
• The Tax Incentive Assistance Project: http://energytaxincentives.org//
• Energy Star® Appliance Rebate Finder: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator
More coming very soon... check back...
IRS Form 5695 & Instructions: Residential Energy Credits
Tax Credit:
10% of cost up to $500 or a specific amount from $50 - $300
Expires:
December 31, 2011
Details:
Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals
do not qualify.
How to apply: http://www.energystar.supportportal.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=23018&task=knowledge&questionID=16629
Efficiency Maine Programs: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/#
MAINE SOLAR ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Solar Thermal for Space Heating or Domestic Hot Water
• Photovoltaics
• Wind
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Solar Thermal: 25% or $1,000, whichever is less (25% or $1,500, whichever is less for
Maine Home Performance and Energy Star Homes)
• Photovoltaics: $2,000
• Wind: $2,000
MORE INFORMATION http://www.efficiencymaine.com/renewable_programs_solar.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Energy Star® Appliances (Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners,
Dehumidifiers)
• Rebate form is obtained at time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• Clothes Washers: $50
• Refrigerators: $25 for < 7.5 cu ft, $75 for > 7.5 cu ft
• AC: $25
• Dehumidifier: $25
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs.htm
EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING PROGRAM
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
• Qualified Energy Star® light bulbs and products
• Rebate deducted at time time of purchase from participating retailers
MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
• $0.50-3.00 per bulb/product
MORE INFORMATIO
http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs_esrl_rl.htm
WEB RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL REBATE & INCENTIVE INFORMATION
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (also contains
information
regarding federal incentives): http://dsireusa.org//
• The Tax Incentive Assistance Project: http://energytaxincentives.org//
• Energy Star® Appliance Rebate Finder: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator
More coming very soon... check back...
