Federal Tax Credits

On February 17, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009. This bill extends and modifies the tax credits for windows, doors, and skylights established in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

The following guidance is not intended as legal advice, and you should consult a tax professional with specific questions:

• To qualify for the tax credit, windows, doors, and skylights placed in service after February 17, 2009 must have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) less than or equal to 0.30. You can find the U-factor and SHGC on the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label. See an example of the NFRC label. NFRC is the only federally recognized organization for determining the energy performance of windows, doors and skylights. Please see the NFRC website for information concerning product performance.

• Qualifying products purchased between February 17, 2009 and December 31, 2010 are eligible for a tax credit equal to 30 percent of the product cost. The maximum amount of homeowner credit for all improvements combined (including roofing, insulation, HVAC, and water heaters) is $1,500 during 2009 and 2010.

• For products purchased between January 1, 2009 and February 16, 2009, the terms of the tax credit are less clear. The Internal Revenue Service will likely clarify these terms in guidance documents, which are expected to be released later this year. 

Update
On April 22, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a news release about tax credits for home energy efficiency improvements CLICK HERE TO READ.

 

State & Local Energy Efficiency Programs

Here you will find a listing of state, local and regional programs that help small businesses become energy efficient. These programs offer financial assistance in the form of grants and loans for making energy efficient upgrades. Grants are also available to firms developing energy efficient technology. These programs also offer free or low-cost technical assistance to help small business owners conduct energy audits and implement energy efficient technology.

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Alabama

• Alabama Energy Division
  Information about state programs and services that help promote energy efficient practices.
• Alabama Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Alaska

• Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard
  Sets standards for thermal resistance, air leakage, moisture protection, and ventilation as they relate to efficient use of energy in buildings. These standards apply to all new residential and commercial buildings.
• Alaska Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Arizona

• Arizona Energy Efficiency Outreach
  Programs that help commercial building owners and others save energy and reduce utility costs.
• Arizona Energy Saving Tips
  Tips and advice for small business owners.
• Arizona Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Arkansas

• Arkansas Energy Office
  Get efficient energy management tools and resources to help reduce utility bills and optimize energy use.
• Arkansas Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

California

• Flex Your Power
  Energy efficiency and conservation information for business and consumers in California. Find incentives/rebates, technical assistance, retailers, product guides, case studies and more
• Go Solar California!
  Incentives for businesses that implement solar technologies.
• Consumer Energy Center : Energy Choices at Work
  Read about ways to make commercial buildings more energy efficiency to cut costs, improve comfort, and provide a more sustainable future.
• California Appliances Database
  Downloadable database of all appliances currently certified to the California Energy Commission by their manufacturers as meeting currently-applicable efficiency standards.
• California Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Colorado

• Energy Efficiency Guide for Colorado Businesses
  Get help with implementing energy efficiency projects that will save your business energy and money.
• Colorado Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Connecticut

• Connecticut Light and Power : Save Energy and Moneyk
  Find information on incentives, rebates and resources on energy efficient practices.
• The United Illuminating Company
  Get energy saving tips and tools that help improve your business' energy efficiency.
• Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
  Learn about financial incentives and assistance programs for small business owners interested in making energy efficient upgrades to their facilities.
• Connecticut Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Delaware

• Delaware Green Energy Program
  Provides cash incentives to Delaware citizens for the installation of Renewable Energy Systems.
• Delaware Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

District of Columbia

• Small Business Energy Efficiency Programs
  Get information on programs that help small businesses identify and install energy conservation measures in their facilities.
• District of Columbia Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Florida

• Florida Energy Office
  Find information on a number of financial incentives to businesses, organizations and residents who are seeking to use energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.
• Florida Green Lodging Program
  Learn about this program designed to acknowledge and reward environmentally conscious facilities in the lodging industry.
• Energy Efficiency Incentives
  Tax incentives available to Florida residents and businesses.
• Florida Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Georgia

• Energy Management Program, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
  Three step program to help Georgia businesses reduce energy costs.
• Georgia Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Hawaii

• Hawaii Energy Efficiency Guide
  Learn how good design - of buildings, equipment, and appliances - can reduce electricity use and demand, resulting in lower electric bills.
• Hawaii Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Idaho

• Idaho Office of Energy Resources
  Learn about low interest loans and ways to improve energy efficiency of your business.
• Idaho Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Illinois

• Illinois Energy Efficiency Programs
  Learn about financial and technical assistance programs that help businesses make energy efficient upgrades to their facilities.
• Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
  Provides free energy saving consulting, design and implementation services for for-profit small businesses in Illinois.
• Illinois Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Indiana

• Indiana Energy Efficiency Guide
  Get information on how to save energy.
• Indiana Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Iowa

• Iowa Energy Efficiency Guide
  Tools and resources to help businesses save money on energy costs.
• Iowa Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Kansas

• Kansas Energy Efficiency Guide
  Get energy saving tools, tips and resources.
• Kansas Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Kentucky

• Kentucky Energy Efficiency Guide for Industries
  Find information on energy efficiency programs for small and medium-sized businesses.
• Kentucky Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Louisiana

• Louisiana Energy Incentives
  Get a list of state, local, utility, and federal incentives designed to encourage conservation and efficient use of energy.
• Louisiana Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Maine

• Office of Energy Independence and Security
  Find information on energy-related programs and activities throughout Maine State government.
• Maine Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Maryland

• Maryland Business Energy Incentives and Programs
  Get information on state incentives, programs and projects.
• Maryland Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Energy Conservation Resources
  Find energy efficiency resources for manufacturing facilities and industrial and commercial buildings.
• Massachusetts Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Michigan

• Michigan Energy Efficiency Resources
  Provides information on various energy efficiency and energy conservation programs and resources available to the public, private business and municipal government.
• Michigan Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Minnesota

• Minnesota Energy Information Center
  Get publications and tips on conserving energy as well as energy tax incentives and grants.
• Minnesota Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Mississippi

• Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs
  Offers financial and technical assistance programs designed to help Mississippi's businesses more competitive through energy efficiency improvements.
• Mississippi Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Missouri

• Missouri Energy Center
  Resources and tools to help small business owners understand energy use and energy-efficiency measures that save money and improve their competitive position
• Missouri Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Montana

• Energy Efficiency in Your Business
  Energy saving things you can do immediately with little or no money.
• Montana Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Nebraska

• Energy Saving Tips
  Energy saving tips for new construction, homes and agricultural businesses.
• Dollar and Energy Saving Loans
  Offers loans for energy efficiency improvements for homes, businesses and systems.
• Nebraska Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Nevada

• Nevada State Energy Office : Business Resources
  Get information to help you improve the energy efficiency of your small business.
• Nevada Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

New Hampshire

• Energy Efficiency Programs in New Hampshire
  These programs provide financial and technical assistance to commercial, industrial and multifamily home customers to improve energy efficiency and save on energy bills.
• Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
  Provides energy efficiency education, training, and technical assistance to businesses. Programs include free energy auditing for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
• New Hampshire Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

New Jersey

• New Jersey Clean Energy Program
  Offers financial incentives, design support, and technical assistance to integrate energy efficient and renewable energy technologies into new construction, upgrades, and HVAC installations.
• New Jersey Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

New Mexico

• Energy Efficiency - Buildings
  Information on green building and New Mexico's Sustainable Building Tax Credit.
• New Mexico Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

New York

• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  Offers financial and technical assistance programs to the State's businesses, industries, municipalities, and residents to address New York's energy and environmental needs.
• New York Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

North Carolina

• North Carolina State Energy Office : Industry Programs
  These programs assist North Carolina companies with energy and cost savings through education and training, surveys and technical assistance and loan programs.
• Small Business Energy Conservation
  Discover steps, resources and opportunities to help your business save energy.
• North Carolina Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

North Dakota

• North Dakota Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs
  Resources and publications that help consumers and businesses become more energy efficient.
• North Dakota Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Ohio

• Ohio Business Energy Resource Center
  Provides small businesses with tips, tools, and resources to manage energy for short-term savings and long-term energy solutions.
• Ohio Small Business Energy Saver
  Free, customized tool that matches your business type with improvements you can make to become more energy efficient.
• Ohio Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma State Energy Office
  News and updates on energy policy changes.
• Oklahoma Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Oregon

• Energy Efficiency for Oregon Industry
  Offers financial and technical assistance to Oregon businesses interested in making energy efficient upgrades.
• Energy Loan Program
  Offers low interest loans to businesses and other organizations for projects aimed at saving energy, producing energy renewable resources, such as water, wind, geothermal, solar, and biomass; using recycled materials and alternative fuels.
• Oregon Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania Office of Energy and Technology
  Find information on grants, loans and rebate programs for energy efficiency projects. The Office provides resources and assistance to help your business become more energy efficient.
• Pennsylvania Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Puerto Rico

• U.S. Territories : Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Rhode Island

• Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Management Programs
  Get information on loan programs and resources to help your small business save energy.
• Rhode Island Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

South Carolina

• Saving Energy : Commercial and Industrial Sector
  Information on financial incentives, technical assistance, and energy efficiency design and construction standards.
• South Carolina Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

South Dakota

• South Dakota Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Tennessee

• Tennessee Energy Division
  Provides technical and financial assistance programs and services that helped businesses implement projects that reduce energy bills, improve facilities and increase productivity.
• Small Business Energy Loan Program
  Provides low-interest loans to qualified Tennessee-based businesses to help upgrade the level of energy efficiency in their buildings, plants and to improve manufacturing processes.
• Tennessee Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Texas

• Energy Savings for Home and Business
  Information on state tax incentives and other resources that help small businesses save on energy costs.
• Green Dallas
  Learn how businesses in the city of Dallas can save on energy costs and protect the environment.
• Texas Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

U.S. Virgin Islands

• Energy Efficiency Assistance Programs
  Financial and technical assistance programs provided by the Virgin Islands Energy Office.
• Energy Saving Tips
  Easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy from the Virgin Islands Energy Office.
• U.S. Territories : Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Utah

• State Energy Program
  Get energy news and information, policy changes, events, and programs that help drive many of the energy initiatives in Utah.
• Utah Energy Incentives and Tax Credits
  Learn about incentives for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
• Salt Lake City Green : e2Business
  Program that encourages Salt Lake City business to adopt green business and energy saving practices.
• Utah Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Vermont

• Efficiency Vermont
  Provides technical assistance and financial incentives to Vermont households and businesses, to help reduce energy costs with energy-efficient equipment and lighting and with energy-efficient approaches to construction and renovation.
• Vermont Department of Public Service : Renewables and Efficiency
  Information about energy efficiency, energy conservation, the use of renewable energy in Vermont, and programs carried out by the Department's Energy Efficiency Division
• Vermont Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Virginia

• Energy Resource Guide for Virginia
  Provides Virginia small business owners with a clearinghouse for energy saving tools and resources.
• Virginia Energy Savers Handbook
  This guide will help show you how you can improve the energy-efficiency of your home based business.
• Virginia Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Washington

• Washington State University Extension Energy Program
  Provides training, energy-saving assessments, technical assistance, and support for innovative efficiency strategies to industrial facilities in the Pacific Northwest.
• Washington State Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Seattle City Light : Business Conservation Services
  Read about services and incentives that helps Seattle businesses reduce electricity costs while increasing productivity.
• Washington State Directory of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Companies
  List of companies in the state that provide a variety of energy management services that help businesses become energy efficient.

West Virginia

• West Virginia Department of Energy
  Get information on financial and technical assistance programs to help your small business save energy.
• West Virginia Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.

Wisconsin

• Focus on Energy : Business Programs
  Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
• Wisconsin Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.
• Wisconsin Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program
  Provides grants to freight motor carriers (common, contract and private motor carriers) headquartered in Wisconsin to purchase and install idling reduction units for newer truck tractors. The program will award grants through June 2011.

Wyoming

• Small Business Energy Audit Program
  This matching grant provides 75% of up to $4,000 for a level 2 energy audit, a survey to assess the energy efficiency of buildings. It is open to all who meet the SBA definition for small business. Topics include building shell, lighting, HVAC and process energy. Manufacturers may use the audit to qualify for sales tax abatement on energy used in the manufacturing process.
• Wyoming Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
  Find state and local financial incentives that promote the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades.