California Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 04/24/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
California |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Lighting, Building Insulation, Windows, Sunscreens |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | Windows: $1 per sq. ft.
Insulation (ceiling): $150 per home
Insulation (walls): $200 per home
Insulation (floor): $75 per home
Sunscreens: $1 per sq. ft.
Refrigerators: $100
Clothes Washers: $75
Dishwashers: $50
Compact Fluorescent Lighting: coupons for free bulbs
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| Maximum Incentive: | Sunscreens: 50% of cost, Maximum rebate of $100
Insulation (ceiling): Up to $150 per home
Insulation (walls): Up to $200 per home
Insulation (floor): Up to $75 per home
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| Equipment Requirements: | Windows: with a U-Factor of 0.40 or less
Sunscreens: Must provide at least 60% blockage
Insulation (attic): Must bring insulation level up to R-38
Insulation (walls): Must bring insulation level up to R-11
Insulation (floor): Must bring insulation level up to R-19
Appliances: Must be Energy Star rated
Refrigerator: Must provide proof of recycling |
| Web Site: |
http://www.ci.hercules.ca.us/index.aspx?page=157
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Summary:
Hercules Municipal Utility provides financial incentives for its residential members to increase the energy efficiency of participating homes. Rebates are offered for a variety of home appliances and weatherization improvements, including refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, insulation and high performance windows. Additional equipment requirements can be found on the web site listed above. Please follow program guidelines described on web site listed above to receive full rebate amounts. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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