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Services,
Incentives and Energy Rebate Programs
Below
are links to various rebate and incentive programs available to
residential and commercial energy consumers in Berkeley. This list
will be updated periodically as new programs become available. Please note
expiration dates for each program you are interested in.
The
City of Berkeley is not responsible for changes in rebate conditions
offered by any of the entities listed in this site.
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TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
PG&E:
Call 1-800-468-4743
California
Energy Commission: 1-800-555-7794
Berkeley
Low-Income Residential Assistance: 981-7770
Residential
Energy Conservation Ordinance Audits (RECO): 981-7762
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Energy
Services
Get credit towards your taxes for insulating your home in
2007!
California
Youth Energy Services (CYES) provides free residential energy
services and products, including a residential energy audit., and low cost attic
insulation for east bay residents. No income limits.
Tax
Credits and Rebates
Read
and follow the instructions carefully for tax credits and rebates. Note
that the cap on Residential Tax Credits (excluding renewable and solar hot water
systems) is $500 per home total between 2006 and 2008.
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TAX CREDITS for up to 30% of the cost of the approved renewable
energy systems and Solar Hot Water systems installed
between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2007. Maximum rebate is $2,000 per
system. Check this link
for information and downloading tax forms.
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TAX CREDITS for 10% of the cost of insulating existing homes,
including weatherstripping, caulking, wall, attic and floor insulation, and
new insulating windows, installed between Jan 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2007.
Check here
for more information and downloading tax forms.
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TAX CREDITS for qualifying energy-efficient or hybrid passenger
vehicles. Check here
for more information. Note that as of May, 2006, Toyota has reached its
goal of 60,000 hybrid vehicles, and the tax credit is reduced on Toyota
vehicles sold after this date.
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TAX CREDITS for qualifying heating and cooling appliances.
Check here
for more information on resources and qualifying equipment.
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REBATES are
still available for solar electric systems, up to $2.50 per watt.
Visit this site
for program details.
Updated January
17, 2007
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