As of July 1, Arizona homeowners may receive a cash rebate after they purchase a solar water heater or an Energy Star-qualified appliance. Under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy is disbursing $300 million to help states promote the adoption of energy-efficient appliances and related technologies. On paper, [...]

Due to the success of its recent ENERGY STAR appliance promotion, New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program will provide additional rebates for the purchase of qualified energy-efficient appliances. This latest offer is good for eligible purchases made between July 1 and August 31 of this year, or while funds last. According to a recent newsletter, “New [...]

The latest move for this over-achieving institution is the implementation of a new solar energy system courtesy of Bella Energy in Colorado that allows the school to solar power 11 percent of its energy needs. The school revealed the new 90-panel system at a ribbon-cutting ceremony during last week’s Earth Day. The system is expected to save more than 50,000 pounds annually of carbon dioxide from polluting the rocky mountain air.

Homeowners in Louisiana installing energy efficient appliances between April 24, 2010 and February 28, 2012 that meet Energy Star Standards will be eligible for a rebate under the Louisiana State Rebate Program.

Colorado customers of Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy have for several years been able to take advantage of solar rebates. The rebates reduce the out-of-pocket cost of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which encourages more homeowners to install solar panels. To offer a similar option to individuals who aren’t customers of Xcel or Black [...]