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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

The “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.” extended tax credits for energy efficient home improvements (windows, doors, roofs, insulation, HVAC, and non-solar water heaters). Tax credits for these residential products, now be available for improvements made during 2009.

The bill also extended tax credits for solar energy systems and fuel cells to 2016. New tax credits were established for small wind energy systems and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Tax credits for builders of new energy efficient homes and tax deductions for owners and designers of energy efficient commercial buildings were also extended.

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency includes:

CPS Residential Energy-Efficiency Rebates

Home Energy-Efficiency Rebates

Whether you're thinking about the impact you have on the environment or just wanting to save money on your energy bill, CPS Energy can help. We've got a variety of rebates to help you improve your energy efficiency.

CPS Energy offers residential customers a number of home rebates for high efficiency changes that can make a measurable difference. Rebates cover a variety of applications, so you can do a little or a lot, one step at a time or all at once. Be sure to consult your contractor, architect or remodeling specialist to determine which measures may work for you. Only measures completed by a CPS Energy registered contractor are eligible for rebates.

Try our Home Efficiency Energy Calculator to perform "virtual" improvements to your home and see how it could help you lower your energy usage.

All residential customers of CPS Energy are eligible to apply for rebates. Some rebates are limited to retrofits in existing homes. See the details associated with each rebate. Multiple measures are eligible and additional rebates will be awarded for the installation of two or more measures within a calendar year.

Applications for rebates must be completed and submitted within 30 days of installation of improvements. Funding is limited and rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks after receipt of all documents for the rebate to appear as a credit on your CPS Energy account. Submission of application does not guarantee a rebate as funds are limited. Only measures completed by a CPS Energy registered contractor are eligible for rebates.



Registered Residential Rebate Contractors

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Residential Conservation Rebates from SAWS

I just got 15 free toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators for my home and to install in my apartments. These are great toilets...

Water Saver Landscape Watersaver Landscape Rebate - Up to $525
Did you know you can save money and make your yard look beautiful? With our Watersaver Landscape Program, SAWS will rebate up to $525 for landscaping your yard with low-water plants and taking other steps to conserve water.
Kick the Can Toilet Rebate Kick the Can - FREE Toilets
With the SAWS Kick the Can Program, getting rid of your old water-wasting toilet saves you water and money. SAWS will give you up to two new water-efficient toilets absolutely free.
Wash Right Rebate Wash Right Washing Machine Rebate - $100
SAWS encourages you to save water and money with our Wash Right Program. Replace your old washing machine with a new water-and-energy-efficient model and SAWS will give you a $100 credit on your water bill.
Hot Water on Demand Rebate Hot Water On Demand Rebate - $150
Letting the water run while you wait for it to get warm is very inefficient. With SAWS Hot-Water-On-Demand Program, you can get hot water 80% faster, plus SAWS will give you a $150 credit on your water bill. So you save water and money.
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