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Program
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Who Is Eligible
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What Is Eligible
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179D Tax Deduction (Available to all via tax return now)
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Owners of commercial buildings and multi-family over 3 stories (non-profits and governments may transfer the deduction)
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New buildings and retrofit projects that reduce building energy use by at least 25%
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45L New Energy Efficient Homes Tax Credit (Available to all via tax return now)
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Owners of multi-family buildings
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Multi-family building construction of ENERGY STAR® and net-zero ready standards
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Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House (HOMES) Rebate Program* (Available through state incentive program late 2023/early 2024)
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Owners of multi-family and affordable housing buildings
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20-35+% modeled energy savings for multi-family buildings and up to 80% of cost for energy efficiency improvements for affordable housing
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High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA)* (Available through state incentive program late 2023/early 2024)
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Owners of multi-family buildings
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Provides point-of-sale consumer discounts on specific high efficiency electric improvements and appliances that can be combined with tax credits for additional savings
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Revolving Loan Fund* (For states by formulas via loans and up to 25% grants + assistance)
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Owners of homes and commercial buildings (small businesses or low-income for grants)
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Energy audits and upgrades or retrofits to implement recommended cost-effective measures
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Energy Auditor Training* (Competitive via state + third-party programs)
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Individuals
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Training and certification to conduct energy audits (commercial or residential), including up to 10% for wages
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Renew America’s Schools* (Competitive via grants)
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Consortia of local education agencies and partners
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Energy improvements and alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure at public schools
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Energy Efficiency Materials Pilot* (Competitive via grants up to $200K)
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Non-profit organizations that own buildings
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Energy-efficient HVAC, lighting, roofs, windows, and doors
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund* (From 2023-24, competitive via grants, loans + assistance to distributing organizations)
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Unspecified, but much of it for low-income and disadvantaged communities
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Zero-emission technologies and projects to reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of air pollution
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