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After doing a little research, we have located short cuts to assist you in obtaining your Solar Energy & Energy Efficiency Rebates for the Greater Sacramento Area:

PG&E Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Utility Rebate Program – Expires 12/31/2012 (www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/

Rebate Finder:  http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator

Rebates for Qualifying Products:

Clothes Washer – $50.00

Dishwasher $50.00

Room Air conditioner $50

Variable Speed Motor Air handler System $50.00

Whole House Fan $100

Pool Pump Replacement $100

Refrigerator, Freezer & Room AC Recycling $25-$35

Natural Gas Furnace $300

Duct Sealing $200

 Roseville Electric – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Utility Rebate Program – Expires 12/31/10 or until funds depleted

For qualifying appliances, visit www.roseville.ca.us/electric/home/rebates/default.asp

 Clothes Washers – up to $75

Refrigerators – up to $100

Heat Pumps – $200/unit

Central Air Conditioners – $550 to $750/unit

Pool Pumps – $400

Solar – $2.00 per AC watt up to $6500   http://www.roseville.ca.us/electric/home/rebates/solar.asp

 SMUD Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Utility Rebate Program – Expires 12/31/10

For qualifying appliances, visit www.smud.org/en/rebates/pages/index.aspx

Appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated

 Duct Sealing $300

Central Air Conditioners $400, $500, $650 or $1,100 depending on efficiency

Clothes Washer – $35, $75 or $125 depending on efficiency

Cool Roof $0.10 – $0.20 per square foot

Dishwasher $30 or $50 depending on efficiency

Heat Pump $400 or $500 depending on efficiency

Refrigerator Recycling $35

Room Air Conditioner $50

Whole House Fan $100

CFL Light:  reduced prices at retailers

 California – Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program *

Utility Rebate Program – Expires when funds are exhausted

http://www.cash4appliances.org/consumers/Rebate-Form.pdf

 Refrigerators $200

Clothes Washers $100

Room Air Conditioners – up to $50

Dishwashers $100

Freezers $50

Water Heaters $300-$750

HVAC $500-$1000

• Equipment must be replacing older, less efficient equipment.  The appliance that is being replaced must be recycled, and the program participant must provide evidence that the old appliance was recycled.

 Solar Incentives

Federal Incentives – Tax Credit 30% of

State Incentives – Property Tax Exemption

Local Incentives – Rebate from local utility company (see your local utility provider)

SMUD – Solar Rebate Program

Photovoltaic –  $1.90 per AC watt  

http://www.smud.org/en/community-environment/solar/Pages/index.as

www.smud.org/rebates/

Solar Water Heat $1,500 – per system

 Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency

 www.energystar.gov/taxcredits

 30% of cost up to $1,500 – Expires 12/31/10

Must be an EXISTING HOME & YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.  New construction and rentals do not qualify.

Biomass Stove

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Insulation

Roofs (Metal & Asphalt)

Water Heaters (non-solar)

Windows & Doors

 30% of cost with no upper limit – Expires 12/31/16

Existing homes & new construction qualify.  BOTH PRINCIPAL RESIDENCES and SECOND HOMES QUALIFY.  Rentals do not qualify.

 Geothermal Heat Pumps

Small Wind Turbines (Residential)

Solar Energy Systems

 30% of cost up to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity – Expires 12/31/16

 Fuel Cells (Residential Fuel Cell and Micro turbine System)

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In the past 32 years working in the real estate industry, I have not experienced a 4-1/2 % interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate loan.   It is time to give a lot of thought to purchasing a  home in this market. 

Are you concerned that  home values may decline?   

Sure, it is possible but will you ever see 4-1/2% again?   That equates to $450 for every $100,000 in the purchase price of your home.  Can you rent for that monthly payment?  I doubt it.  Lets also not forget the tax benefits of owning your own home and the freedom of making your house a home for you and family.

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