RESIDENTIAL : Federal Programs

What is subsidized?

Type of Subsidy

Rate and Restrictions

Program/Further Information

Energy Efficient windows

Income Tax credit

$200 per year

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Furnace and Boilers

Income Tax credit

$150 per year

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Circulating Fans

Income Tax credit

$50 per year

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Insulation, storm windows and doors

Income Tax credit

Up to $500 per year

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Efficient water heaters:  natural gas, propane, oil, (energy factor > 0.8) or heat pump

Income Tax credit

$300per year

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Energy Efficient heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps

Income Tax credit

$300 per project

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Solar Electric Systems

Income Tax credit

$2,000 per installations

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Solar water heating

Income Tax credit

$2,000 or 30%

2006 income tax Form 5695
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

New homes

Income Tax Credit paid to the Contractor.

$2,000 (50% below standard)
$1,000 (30% below standard)
Requires certification by eligible rater.

2006 income tax Form 8908
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Hybrid-electric drive or diesel engine passenger Vehicles

Federal Income Tax credit

Varies with Model and calendar date.  See: http://www.aceee.org/ transportation/hybtaxcred.htm

Form 8910: Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

RESIDENTIAL: State of Maine Programs

What is subsidized?

Type of Subsidy and Rate

Rate and Restrictions

Program/Further Information

Solar water heating
Solar air heating

$1,250

Installed by Certified Installer

Solar Energy Rebate Program

Compact Fluorescent lamps (CFL) and ENERGY STAR Fixtures

$1.50 per CFL package and $12/fixture
Rebate at cash register.

25 lamps per coupon and 12 fixtures.
Available at many hardware stores, home supply stores and grocery stores.

Energy Star Residential Lighting Program

Loans for: Home Energy Audit.; Insulation, Air Sealing & Weather-Stripping; Heating System Repair & Replacement ; Storm Windows & Doors Energy Star Rated Windows & Appliances

1%-3% Loan plus origination fees

Most households – with some moderate household income restrictions.

Home Energy Loan Maine State Housing Authority Program
http://www.mainehousing.org/

Home energy audit; Installed insulation as needed; replacement refrigerator / freezer; cfl lamps.

Grant.  100% of cost

LIHEAP is targeted to low and very low income Maine homeowners and renters. Persons interested in applying for LIHEAP assistance should apply at the nearest Community Action Program office.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Maine State Housing Authority

http://www.mainehousing.org/ liheap.html

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program

None

State sponsored program that trains and maintains a list of certified contractors capable of making energy efficient retro-fits to existing homes.

http://www.mainehomeperformance.org

Efficient Products for Low Income (CFL’s, Refrigerators, Freezers).

Grant.  100% of cost

Individuals who qualify for “Section 8 Housing”.
Limit of six lamps.

Residential Initiative for Maine