Monthly Archives - January 2013

California (City of San Francisco) – GreenFinanceSF

Incentive Type PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Nonprofit, Multi-Family Residential
Program budget$150 million
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 4/12/2010

More Information Contact:

Customer Service GreenFinanceSF Phone: (415) 937-7223 E-Mail: [email protected]

Colorado – Direct Lending Revolving Loan Program

Incentive TypeState Loan Program
Eligible TechnologiesSolar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Applicable SectorsCommercial, Industrial, Nonprofit
Incentive AmountMinimum loan amount of $100,000
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start DateNone Listed

More Information Contact:

Tim Dolan Colorado Housing Finance Authority 1981 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (303) 297-7318 Phone 2: (800) 877-2432 Fax: (303) 291-5709 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.chfainfo.com Paul Scharfenberger Colorado Energy Office 1580 Logan Street Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-2432 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.colorado.gov/energy

California (Sonoma County) – Energy Independence Program

Incentive Type PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Furnaces , Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, CHP/Cogeneration, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Roofs, Motors, Pool Pumps, Evaporative Coolers, Cool Roof
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential
TermsMinimum financing amount is $2,500. Financing is repaid through a special assessment on property tax bills. Financing between $2,500 and $5,000 will be set for repayment in 10 years. Projects over $5,000 may be repaid over 10 or 20 years, at the property owner’s discretion. Projects of $60,000 up to $500,000 will require approval by the Program Administrator. Projects valued at $500,000 and above will require specific approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date July 2010

More Information Contact:

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program 404 Aviation Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Phone: (707) 565-6470 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sonomacountyenergy.org/

Florida – Gulf Power – Solar Thermal Water Heating Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Must be Gulf Power Customer
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum Incentive$1,000
Expiration Date2014
Equipment StandardsQualifying systems must be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) or the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC).
Installation StandardsQualifying systems must be installed by a contractor with a valid solar or plumbing license.
Program Budget $100,000 annually

More Information Contact:

Customer Service - Gulf Power Company Energy Efficiency One Energy Place Pensacola, FL 32520 Phone: (877) 655-4001 Web Site: http://www.gulfpower.com/

Florida – JEA – Solar Incentive Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Schools, (JEA customers only)
Incentive Amount Residential: $800 Commercial: 30%
Maximum IncentiveResidential: $800 Commercial: $5,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date April 2002

More Information Contact:

Payson Tilden JEA DSM Residential Program Manager 21 W. Church St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: (904) 665-6187 Phone 2: (904) 665-7383 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.jea.com

Florida – Lake Worth Utilities – Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $450 per system
Maximum Incentive$450 Rebates must not exceed purchase price
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsAll systems must be new equipment Qualifying systems must be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
Installation StandardsSystems must pass inspection by governing building department Systems must be installed and certified as operational by contractor with valid solar/plumbing license; must be in accordance with applicable building codes
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Christine Davis City of Lake Worth Utilities 1900 2nd Avenue North Lake Worth, FL 33461 Phone: (561) 586-1653 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.lakeworth.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={B994896A-C326-440C-B8BB-95E3810FCEBD}  

Florida – Ocala Utility Services – Solar Hot Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $450 per system
Maximum IncentiveOne rebate per account
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsFlorida Solar Energy Center Certified solar domestic water heating equipment only. Rebuilt, refurbished, or relocated equipment is not eligible
Installation StandardsMust be installed by a licensed Florida contractor
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits Ocala Utility Services

More Information Contact:

Jean Henning Ocala Utility Services Rebates 201 SE 3rd Street Ocala, FL 34471 Phone: (352) 351-6608 Fax: (352) 351-8263 Web Site: http://www.ocalafl.org/COO3.aspx?id=947

Florida – Progress Energy Florida – SunSense Solar Water Heating with EnergyWise

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $550 credit on electric bill for installation of SWH system; additional $30-$60 credits for participating in load control and pool pump programs (EnergyWise)
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Customer Service- Progress Energy Florida Residential Customer Service PO Box 1551 Raleigh, NC 27602 Phone: (800) 700-8744 Phone 2: (888) 302-8348 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.progress-energy.com/

Florida – Tampa Electric – Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Incentive Amount PV: $2.00 per watt Solar water heating: $1,000 per system
Maximum IncentivePV: $20,000 Solar water heating: $1,000 per system
Program Budget$1.5 million per year
Equipment StandardsSolar water heating systems must be certified by Florida Solar Energy Center
Installation StandardsSystems must be installed by licensed solar contractors or electrical contractor with solar certification
Start Date
Start Date:4/18/2011
Expiration Date:12/31/2015

More Information Contact:

Solar Program - TECO Tampa Electric Tampa, FL 33601 Phone: (813) 228-4003 Web Site:http://www.tampaelectric.com  

Maine – Seacoast Energy Initiative – Energy Efficiency Loan Program

Incentive Type Local Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Up to $15,000
Maximum Incentive$15,000
TermsChoice of 3, 5, 7, or 10 year loans. 0% for the first three years, 3.5% for the remainder of the term.
Finding SourceAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Program Budget$500,000
Start Date 07/27/2011

More Information Contact:

Seacoast Energy Initiative The Goggin Company 22 Free Street Suite 300 Portland, ME 04101 Phone: (207) 772-7557 Web Site:http://www.seacoastenergy.org/contact/