Homeowner Guide to Green Incentives and Resources
Did you know the cost of green improvements to your home can be significantly offset through federal, state, local, and utility credits and incentives?
Federal
Home Improvements: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Re-authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
Efficient Cars- Federal Income Tax Credit Options
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)- Appliances, New Homes, Retrofits to Existing Homes
State
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
US Department of Energy-Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by State
National Association of State Energy Officials- Funding Opportunities and Resources
Local
Programs and Incentives Information from the Edison Electric Institute
Financing Efficient Mortgages- from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Energy Efficient Mortgages- from Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Green Financing Programs- from myEnergyLoan
Funding Opportunities- Directory from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)