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Local Option Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy |
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| Incentive Type: | Property Tax Exemption |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat,
Photovoltaics, Wind, Wood-Fired Central Heating Systems |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Amount: | Varies (local option) |
| Authority 1: | New Hampshire Statutes, Chapter 72:61 et seq. |
| Date Enacted: | 1975 (solar option) |
| Effective Date: | 1/1/1976 |
| Website: | http://nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/RenewableEnergyIncentives.htm |
National Grid - Residential (Electric) Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs | |
| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Refrigerators/Freezers, Lighting, Duct/Air sealing,
Building Insulation Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | Lighting rebates: $1-$10/fixture Room AC: $20 |
| Maximum Incentive: | Home Energy Solutions Program: $4,000 |
| Website: | http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com |
National Grid - Residential (Gas) Energy Efficiency Program |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | Heating rebates $100 - $1,000 |
| Website: | http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com |
National Grid - Solar Thermal Rebate Program |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat |
| Applicable Sectors: | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family
Residential, (National Grid Customers Only) |
| Incentive Amount: | Residential: 15% of project cost; Commercial/Multi-family: $3/therm based on estimated first-year savings |
| Maximum Incentive: | Residential: $1,500; Commercial/Multi-family: $100,000 per project, up to 50% of project costs |
| Website: | http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com |
New Hampshire Electric Co-Op - Low-Income Energy Assistance Grant Program |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Grant Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Clothes Washers/Dryers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Lighting, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors |
| Applicable Sectors: | Low-Income Residential |
| Max. Limit: | Up to $3,600 |
| Terms: | To qualify, the customer must be a co-op member
and meet the income guidelines provided on the website |
| Website: | http://www.nhec.com/residential_energyassistance_home.php |
New Hampshire Electric Co-Op - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs | |
| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Technologies: | Efficiency Clothes Washers/Dryers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Equipment Insulation, Lighting, Heatpumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulatio Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Room Air Conditioners |
| EligibleRenewable/Other Technologies: |
Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | Insulation, air sealing, refrigerators, equipment
thermostats and lighting upgrades: 50% - 100% of project cost Energy Star Room A/C: $20 Energy Star Clothes Washer: $50 Energy Star Lighting: $2-$15 per fixture Energy Star Home: Up to $2,500 Air Source Heat Pump: $1,000-$2,000 Geothermal Heat Pump: $800 per ton, up to 5 tons; plus $500 for all ductwork |
| Maximum Incentive: | Insulation, air sealing, refrigerators, thermostats,
and lighting upgrades: $4,000 max Geothermal Heat Pump: $4,500 max |
| Website: | http://www.nhec.com/residential_homeenergysolutions.php |
New Hampshire Electric Co-Op - Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind | |
| Applicable Sectors: | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Agricultural, Institutional | |
| Incentive Amount: PV: | $3.00 per installed watt (DC); Solar Hot Water: 25% of installed project cost; Wind: 25% of installed project cost |
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| Maximum Incentive: | PV: $3,500; Solar Hot Water: $1,500; Wind: $5,000 | |
| Installation Requirements: | System must be installed by a qualified installer | |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: |
Remains with system owner | |
| Expiration Date: | 2009: TBD | |
| Project | A monitoring and evaluation follow-up visit may be conducted by a NHEC | |
| Review/Certification: | engineer. System owner must also submit a project completion form. | |
| Website: | http://www.smallsteps.coop/coop_programs | |
Northern Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Water Heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Faucet Aerators, Low-Flow Showerheads, Clock Thermostats |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | Space and Water Heating Equipment: $10-$1,000, depending on equipment type |
| Self-Installation Weatherization Program: | $25 per account |
| Home Energy Assessment Rebate: | $150 per account |
| Weatherization Program (home owners and landlords): | 50% project cost |
| Weatherization Program (tenants): | 75% project cost |
| Maximum Incentive: | Space and Water Heating Equipment: $1,350 |
| Home Energy Assessment rebate: | $150 |
| Weatherization Program: | Up to $1,500 |
| Equipment Space and Water Heating Equipment Requirements: |
equipment must meet program energy efficiency requirements |
| Installation Space and Water Heating Equipment: | must be installed by a licensed contractor |
| Website: | http://www.northernutilities.com/forhome/eneraudit.htm |
PSNH - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Clothes Washers/Dryers, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Room Air Conditioner |
| Eligible Technologies | Renewable/Other Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | Energy Star CFL Bulbs: $2 per bulb |
| Energy Star Light Fixtures: | $10 per fixture |
| Room Air Conditioner: | $20 |
| Clothes Washer: | $50 |
| Maximum Incentive: | $2,500 for the Home Energy Savings Program "traditional
track" (with an air source heat pump) $7,500 for the Home Energy Savings Program "geothermal track" (with a geothermal heat pump) |
| Website: | http://www.psnh.com/Residential/Efficiency/default.asp |
Unitil - Residential Energy Efficiency Programs |
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| Incentive Type: | Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Clothes Washers/Dryers, Refrigerators/Freezers,
Lighting, Programmable Thermostats, Caulking/Weather-stripping,
Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Low-flow Shower Heads, Aerators |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential, Installer/Contractor, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | ENERGY STAR® Homes: $3,000 |
| Home Energy Assistance (Low-income residents): |
Up to $4,000 Home |
| Energy Solutions: | |
| Weatherization: | 75% rebate |
| Air-sealing and weather stripping: | 100% rebate |
| Programmable thermostats: | 100% rebate |
| Energy Star Refrigerators: | up to $450 |
| Installation of Energy Star CFLs and fixtures: |
100% rebate |
| ENERGY STAR® Appliance Program: |
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| Clothes Washer: | $50 |
| Room Air Conditioner: | $20 |
| Maximum Incentive: | Home Energy Solutions: Up to $4,000 |
| Home Energy Assistance (Low-income residents): |
Up to $4,000 ENERGY STAR® Homes: $3,000 |
| Equipment Requirements: | Equipment must be ENERGY STAR® labeled. |
| Installation Unitil's Energy Auditor will arrange for a qualified contractor to install the | |
| Requirements: | approved measures and equipment. |
| Expiration Date: | Rebates for room air conditioning units are
only available during the months of May through August. |
| Review/Certification: | Project Customers are required to schedule a free home energy audit prior to any installation of equipment. Once installation is complete, a final inspection is required. |
| Website: | http://services.unitil.com/ceco/energy_efficiency.asp |
Renewable Energy Rebate Program |
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| Incentive Type: | State Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other: | Photovoltaics, Wind Technologies: |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential |
| Incentive Amount: | $3/W |
| Maximum Incentive: | $6,000 or 50% of system costs, whichever is less |
| Eligible System Size: | Less than 5 kW |
| Equipment Requirements: | Must meet applicable safety standards |
| Funding Source: | Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) alternative compliance payments |
| Expiration Date: | Not specified (PUC may modify program after 12/31/2010) |
| Authority 1: | New Hampshire Statutes, Chapter 362-F:10 |
| Date Enacted: | 7/11/2008 |
| Effective Date: | 7/11/2008 |
| Website: | http://www.puc.state.nh.us/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergyRebatesQAs-residential.htm |
NH Residentail Energy Rebate Summary |
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National Grid
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NH CO-OP
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Northern Utilities
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PSNH
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Unitil
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NH State
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| Low Income Asistance |
$3600 (own/rent)
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$4,000.00
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| Upgrade fixtures, equipment, insulation,windows (weatherization) |
$100-$1000
(gas) |
$4,000.00
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$1,500.00
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$2,500.00
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| Energy Star New Home |
$2,500.00
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$2,500.00
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$3,000.00
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| Geothermal |
$4,500.00
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$5,000.00
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| Solar & Wind rebates: | ||||||
| PV |
$3,500.00
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50% up to 6K
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| Solar Hot water |
$1,500
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$1,500.00
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$1,350.00
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| Wind |
$5,000.00
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50% up to 6K
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| Energy Audit |
free except geo
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$150 rebate
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free except geo
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free
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Property Tax exemptions available by individual
towns
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For additional details go to: http://nh.gov/
or call Building Alternatives
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Building Alternatives Inc Award Winning Green NH Builder P.O. Box 7 Franconia, NH 03580 603-823-5100 | Fax 823-9006 www.BuildingAlternatives.com |
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