 Other Incentives Available
There are
several existing programs that residents can take advantage of
now to assist in implementing home energy retrofits.
Cooperative
Extension Services: Summary
Presentation
There is an online presentation that provides detailed
information on incentives available for energy improvements in
your home. See:
Federal Energy Tax Credits
If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy
system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax
credit. These include:
- Renewable energy systems
such as solar hot water, solar photovoltaic, small wind and
fuel cells. (Expire 2016)
ENERGY STAR® provides an
overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency
at:
ENERGY STAR®
Florida Power and Light
FPL provides incentives for their customers to improve the
efficiency of their heating and cooling systems, ducts and
insulation. Information on these incentives is at:
FPL
Incentive Information
Ceiling Insulation
Duct system and Repair
Heating and Cooling (HVAC)
Reflective Roof Replacement
People’s Gas
People’s Gas provides energy conservation incentives for
their customers for water heating, cooking, clothes dryers and
heaters and space heaters. Information on these incentives is
at:
People’s Gas Incentive Information
Weatherization Assistance
Program
Provides free energy audit and retrofits valued up to $5,000
to low income residents (less than 200 percent of poverty
level). For more information, contact the Manatee Community
Action Agency at 941-827-8227 ext.7807
Manatee Community Action Agency
Office of Housing and
Community Development Rehabilitation Program
The Office of Housing and Community Development currently
offers an owner occupied rehabilitation program for low-income
residents within Sarasota County, the city of Sarasota and the
city of North Port. The maximum assistance provided is $60,000
in the form of a 0 percent interest loan that is deferred as
long as the home is owner occupied.
The rehabilitation program is an
ideal way to improve the energy efficiency of your home for
long-term energy savings. While not limited to only energy
improvements, OHCD can work with Sarasota residents and their
selected contractors to ensure that rehabilitated homes include
ENERGY STAR® windows and vent and ceiling fans, use recycled and
efficient insulation, and that all toilets, showerheads and
bathroom faucets will minimize water usage. All of these
retrofits can lead to significantly reduced energy and natural
resource use within homes. For more information, call Sherina
Roberson-Roden at 941-951-3640 ext. 3776 or visit the
City of
Sarasota, Housing and Community Development website. |
