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Category Archives: Energy Incentives & Rebates
A Better Climate Bill (2010) – Raising Efficiency and Renewable Electricity Standards Increases Consumer Benefits
This new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) builds on an August 2009 U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) study of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), a comprehensive climate and energy bill passed in June 2009 … Continue reading
A Bright Future for the Heartland: Powering the Midwest Economy with Clean Energy
From the manufacturing centers and corn and soybean fields to the major finance hubs and leading research universities, Midwest states have long served as an economic engine for the United States. Tweet
The Dual-Fuel Vehicle Incentive Program
The dual-fuel vehicle incentive program was established in the late 1980s to stimulate the use of alternative fuels by increasing the production and sale of alternative fuel vehicles. It gives automakers extra credit toward meeting fuel economy standards in exchange … Continue reading
FAQ: Current Ethanol Tax Credits and Our Clean Fuel Future
What is the VEETC? The Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) is an expensive and ineffective biofuels policy that has outlived its original purpose. Under the tax credit, the government pays oil companies and other fuel suppliers 45¢ for every … Continue reading
Big Picture Solutions
Switching to cleaner energy sources is no small task. It requires changes to a system that spans the nation with a massive power grid, transmission lines, and power plants. Tweet
California Net Surplus Generation Rate is Set
The California Solar Initiative requires that solar systems that receive an incentive be sized to meet on-site load. However, what if you install a solar system, then your kids go off to college? Suddenly, without the hairdryers, radios, and extracomputers, you may … Continue reading
Where to Find Jobs in Energy Efficiency
Here’s something you don’t hear people complain about much these days: worker shortages. That is, unless you’re in energy efficiency, an industry that is booming as others are busting. Tweet
Guidance to Heat & Cool Efficiently
As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — … Continue reading
