Living Data Base on Renewable Energy Incentives

Solar energy grants,renewable energy grants,alternative energy grants, tax incentives and rebates.

There are many and they keep changing.

That's where you come in! You can help others find an incentive program in their location.

Please enter your tip on renewable energy grants that you are aware of, or that you have accessed. This can be for any type of renewable energy, from large hydro-electric projects to domestic solar heating. For hybrid car tax rebates to fuel conversions.

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Homeowner's Association Solar or Photovoltaic grants 
I am president of a Homeowners Association in Colorado. Our neighborhood includes a small, shallow lake that has been designated a Natural Area by the ...

Residential Wind Energy Grants 
Looking for a grant to assist with residential wind energy.

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How can I get government assistance for solar energy for my home? 
I would love to put solar energy on my house to help with electric bills, which I am having problems affording since I am elderly. Who and how can I go ...

Church Grants For Geothermal Heating and solar enrgy? 
Is there any Grants for Geothermal Heating and solar energy for churches to help install on their building?
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Jeff,

Our search on DSIRE did not ...

Renewable Energy Grants for Disadvantaged Youth Summer Camp Dining Hall 
Hello all!

I am looking for information on grants (or any funding source) for solar and/or wind power to run our camp dining hall. We serve disadvantaged ...

Nonprofit Renewable Energy Grants - Retrofit Residential Housing 
I am a board member for a nonprofit. We are trying to retrofit existing residential housing with renewable energy resources for lower income based neighborhoods....

Development of solar electric construction truck 
Water and fuel/lube trucks are used at building and road construction sites. They are powered by diesel or gas.
Seek funds to develop a working prototype ...

Solar/Renewable energy grants 
Does anyone know how I can find a truly free program for solar/renewable energy grants from the government? I am looking to go green for my house and would ...

solar farm grant 
Hi,my name is Jelani. I have 40 acres of land out in West Texas.

As we all know, the sun is the strongest down here in the south. I want to potentially ...

Residential Solar Power Loan in Arizona? 
Who could I contact for a Solar Loan. I want to install solar but will need help. I live in Arizona.

Thank you, Sean
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Sean,

Why not ask ...

Wind -Solar hybrid system first in Kenya-East Africa 
Kenya Green Energy Foundation is a registered organization in Kenya. Our aim and values are to help people and businesses throughout the country to reduce ...

Off-grid Grants in Maine 
I live in a small wood heated home in Maine, we are planning on being solar off grid, although we are now just off grid. We are starting a small no-kill ...

Native American Renewable Energy Grants 
Do you have special solar grants for Native American tribes
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Yes!

Not me. But the US government has renewable energy ...

Wind Energy Grant 
I am in the process of applying for a grant with the DOE under the 20% by 2030 proposal. What do you suggest I need to know for key success factors so ...

Solar Panel Manufacturing Grants 
I have a cable and harness manufacturing company. I am interested in manufacturing Solar Panels. Are there grants available to help with the beginning ...

Solar Energy Grant To Get Off Grid 
I want to create a solar system to be totally independent. It will also be tied into the electrical grid so they can use some of it. My objective is to ...

Grant For Heat And A/C Solar System In My Home. I am100% disabled. 
Where or how do I find a grant for solar heat and A/C for my home. I'm 100% disabled. Or grant for complete system. I live alone on $1234.00 a month. My ...

Church/non-profit Solar Energy Grants 
Are there any solar energy grants for churches? I see grants for businesses and residential, but I haven't found anything for churches.

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How can we obtain a Grant for our Solar Installation in Spain & perhaps more importantly, what obligations does the Spanish Government have, given that we live in an area WITHOUT mains electricity? 
We have had a comprehensive Solar Electricity system installed at our home, here in the countryside, close to Pliego, Murcia. The need arose because we ...

Alternative Energy, Greening Up Home, United States 
Hi,

I would like to find grants for alternative energy, and insulation. I now have propane heating and would like to change to either all solar or ...

Kenya Green Energy Foundation (KENGEF) 
The Kenya Green Energy Foundation is a registered charity in Kenya ,encouraging the development and Deployment of Wind -Solar power projects in Kenya, whilst ...

HELP - Solar Energy Grants In New York 
Could you please email me with info regarding private renewable solar energy grants for homeowners and/or small landlords.

Thanks!!

Thanks for ...

Residential Solar Energy Grants or Low Rate Financing in New jersey 
I am a residential home owner in New Jersey. I am looking for information on grants or low interest financing for the system. Can someone point me in the ...

I have invented a fully electric vehicle that NEVER needs to be plugged in, it has an infinite mile range  Not rated yet
My name is Benjamin, I've been designing my vehicle for the last four years. all you have to do is hit the accelerator and go (also change gears every ...

Solar Grants for Non Profits in DC  Not rated yet
Are there grants for installing solar power for non-profits in DC?
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We find no grants but the Federal Loan Program extends loans for such purposes,...

Development of new Solar product line grant needed !  Not rated yet
Can you provide a suggested grant source for the development of a new product line for use in the solar photovoltaics market. We are classified as a small ...

portable solar panels   Not rated yet
Development of portable solar panels that are trailer mounted and available for remote off-grid usage?
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Mmmm. Interesting. Do these not exist already?...

Feasibility study grant for a small wind turbine - Rhode Island?  Not rated yet
Any ideas about the best source of grant funding for a FEASIBILITY STUDY for a small wind turbine ( Help others! Report your project's success or otherwise ...

Solar Business Grants   Not rated yet
I am in the process of starting a solar installation business. I am looking for information on what government grants are available to help someone start ...

Energy grant during remodel  Not rated yet
What grants are available to upgrade energy efficieny during a home remodel?
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Government Interest free loan for solar energy instalation  Not rated yet
Where do I go for interest free loan to pay for solar energy installation?
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Grant needed for senior project (solar transportation)  Not rated yet
I am going to school for Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering. My senior project proposal is based on alternative powertrain systems for vehicles....

Grants for a Church Camp looking to go Solar Powered  Not rated yet
Is there any type of grants out there besides tax incentives that could be used for a Church Camp (NFP)?

I'm the new manager and I'm looking to improve ...

manufacturing renewable energy  Not rated yet
What grants can I get if I want to manufacture renewable energy?
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Grant for solar panels for a small TX farm.  Not rated yet
I am starting a demonstration farm in Galveston, TX and would like to have solar power to provide electric to a small shed that will have a refrigerator ...

What energy improvement grants are available to homeowners in PA  Not rated yet
What energy improvements are available to homeowners in PA?
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Looking for a grant to install solar equipment on a business building  Not rated yet
I'm looking for a grant to install solar equipment on a historic commercial building in Sacramento, CA. The location and orientation of the roof is ideal ...

solar panel business  Not rated yet
Are there grants to start a solar panel business?
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Many people are asking this question and searches meet with little success.

the best way to ...

Solar energy grants for non-profit animal shelter  Not rated yet
I volunteer for my local humane society in West Tennessee. We are trying to launch a capital campaign to build a new building that will include solar ...

Wind Energy Grants  Not rated yet
I need to know where and how to apply for a grant to install a wind turbine for my home.
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A DSIRE search revealed only income tax incentives ...

Solar energy grants  Not rated yet
I want to find out as to where I can find grant money for solar panel.
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Try the search function in the DSIRE database, links to which you can find ...

Small business grants  Not rated yet
What type of grants are available for small businesses that want to develop a solar product to resell?
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Hi Herb,

Your best avenue of ...

Portable solar powered light plant with LED lighting development grant  Not rated yet
I have developed a solar light plant to replace the existing gas powered lighting plants for construction and highway work sites.

This unit uses full ...

Solar energy grants for public school  Not rated yet
We would like to start a curriculum and program utilizing students to build photovoltaic cells and solar panels and to start a green employment and training ...

solar panels for coffee shop in TN USA  Not rated yet
I am looking for a grant for a coffee shop that wants to install solar panels and get off the grid. We are located in Memphis TN....any suggestions?
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solar chargers manufacturing grants  Not rated yet
I need information on solar chargers for mobile devices (examples: phones, cameras, mp3 players) and would like to know if there are grants to encourage ...

start up grants for solar installation company  Not rated yet
Where can I find info on grant for start up of an installation company.
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Grants and incentives depend on where you are located, your circumstances ...

Desert solar power  Not rated yet
My family and I own, free and clear 160 acres of California desert property. We are seeking a partnership with a solar power manufacturing firm to place ...

Private individual interested in forming small business aimed at...  Not rated yet
Hello,

I represent a private individual interested in forming a small business aimed at rural alternative/solar energy systems.

I've looked around ...

Looking for Grant to develop and manufacture fully portable renewable energy supply.  Not rated yet
I have designed a unique fully portable 5kw-15kw renewable power supply. It would be useful for applications off the grid as well as powering homes, businesses ...

Need help for Sustainable Energy Laboratory at Cal Poly (SLO)  Not rated yet
I’m a Student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I work for the Electrical Power Institute (EPI) on campus. EPI is established to serve as an interface between ...

Solar Grants  Not rated yet
How can I get a grant for solar energy so I can spread the good news?
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Greg, I gather you want to put solar PV or solar hot water on your private ...

Solar for churches  Not rated yet
Are there any grants available for funding solar generation for churches?
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Try the results found here for federal solar grants ...

get the info to the people  Not rated yet
I would like to form a data base on how to obtain solar products, parts and services, all related to services where to purchase full systems here or abroad....

Renewable Energy Grants /Stimulus monies for minority businesses in Texas.  Not rated yet
I am very interested in talking with you about the opportunity for commercial & minority businesses to receive grants and stimulus monies to becoming ...

Building a solar home  Not rated yet
I want to build a home and use solar.Is there a government grant to help me?
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It's a little difficult to advise you because a lot may depend on ...

Solar Farm Investment  Not rated yet
Sir
I am from Nepal-a country which has been facing acute power shortage resulting in endless load shedding hours. Despite with tremendous hydropower ...

We research and write grants for renewable energy grants and rebates  Not rated yet
If you need help finding available, qualified renewable energy grants, we can help you with the applications - which are very specific and somewhat time ...

solar heating for community center  Not rated yet
Looking to replace an old heat exchanger with a new system, preferably solar. Plenty of sunny roof space; highly visible location; 4400 sq. ft Community ...

My parents need funding to convert their home and business. Please help?  Not rated yet
Does anyone have reliable info on how to obtain grants to convert to solar energy? We own an rv park and restaurant with a duplex on-site and our energy ...

501 (c) 3% loan availability  Not rated yet
I saw an advertised loan of 3% specifically for non-profit entities. Does anybody know where I can find more information on this.
Thank you
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solar schools  Not rated yet
Does anyone know how to go about getting grants for solar panels on a school in New Jersey?
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Hi Nick,

Check out this listing in DSIRE on renewable ...

Solar Decathlon 2011 funding  Not rated yet
My university is looking to participate in the 2011 solar decathlon. Are there any grants we may look to for funding?

Thanks
Corinne
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looking for grant for LEED certification  Not rated yet
I'm rehabilitating a 119 yr old building and want a LEED cert. planning 1500-5000 watt grid tied solar. Solar hot water and solar lighting as permits. Mixed ...

Solar/Renewable Energy Grants for Small Business  Not rated yet
I am part of a solar start-up company who is in the process of designing and developing solar panel components that will improve upon the current systems ...

What is the best resource to find grants for re-careering in solar energy?  Not rated yet
What is the best resource to find grants for re-careering in solar energy, and
what certificates/degrees/accreditations are available?
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Solar Energy Grants for Large Scale Plans  Not rated yet
Can anyone help me to get to a source of how to approach for a grant or loans for solar energy? I am interested in converting several acres of land into ...

Grants for solar to those who need it most  Not rated yet
I am looking for grants or non profits to work with to install solar electric for those who need it most. I am an installer looking to do small scale life ...

Solar incentives  Not rated yet
What grants or other incentives are available to an owner who is replacing a home with conventional energy devices with a complete new home on the same ...

Solar/geothermal house incentives  Not rated yet
Hi,
I'm building a solar/geothermal house in Lorton, VA. See www.speerhouse.org for info.
These systems are very expensive and I'm wondering if there ...

Grants to switch business from electrical to solar energy providers in California  Not rated yet
What grants are available to electricians wanting to switch their business to solar energy providers in California?
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100% Federal funded solar or PV programs?  Not rated yet
My boss heard a rumor that the federal government has a program to fund 100% of solar or PV installations. Is this fact or fiction?
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Roy,

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Looking grant and financing money to install 91kw system  Not rated yet
I am putting together a solar energy electricity producer project that will produce about 115,000KW per year.

The system would be mounted on top of ...

Off-grid renewable energy system business grant - New Mexico  Not rated yet
Searching for a grant that would assist with a solar/wind combo for an off-grid business in a very small rural town. This is a small garden center where ...

Renewable Energy Grants - Looking For Honesty, Unity And Help   Not rated yet
This is a repost of my blog from myspace. I'm just looking for more info and hope to get people pumped up and excited to go green. i would love to learn ...

Solar Panel Grants Texas  Not rated yet
What type of grants are available for solar panel installation on my home?
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Have a look through this DSIRE database of renewable energy incentives ...

Solar Panel Grants Texas  Not rated yet
What type of grants are available for solar panel installation on my home?
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Solar Manufacturing Grant  Not rated yet
Are there funds available for a Solar Manufacturing Plant,creating jobs using the weatherization and low income (AB 811)as matching funding?

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Need to find a solar grant for a non-profit senior center  Not rated yet
I am looking for a source to complete the other half of a solar project in Palm Springs, California. The project is for the senior center in Palm Springs....

Solar grant for off-grid non-profit camp  Not rated yet
I am caretaker for a non-profit summer camp and am looking for assistance in converting my home to solar or wind power and reducing my dependence on a ...

solar grants for public facilties  Not rated yet
Where can I find grants for Solar PV for public facilities?
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solar grants for public facilties  Not rated yet
Where can I find grants for Solar PV for public facilities?
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Solar Power Electricity, Farming Solar Power  Not rated yet
I have a substantial amount of land that's zoned for agriculture and I wanted to farm solar panels to create electricity to subsidize electricity for large ...

Solar grant for non-profit live theater in S. Calif.  Not rated yet
We are a small (99 seat) non-profit community theater in sunny Southern Calif. We have a huge, (almost one square block) flat roof and were wondering ...

European Renewable Energy Grants?  Not rated yet
I am an English tax payer living in France, I would like to install solar panels on my French house.

Are there any grants or tax credits that I am entitled ...

Solar Electricity Patent - 42% Efficiency  Not rated yet
I am inventor of solar electricity, living in Sri Lanka.I have a patent regarding solar electricity.

This Patent has given me from the Sri Lanka Invention ...

Grant(s) for solar panels on a farm  Not rated yet
Where can I go for grant(s) for solar panels on a farm?

Could you please let me know the criteria for applying for a grant, to whom I send it, the deadline,...

Solar Energy Grants for Local Gov't.?  Not rated yet
Are there any grants available for local governments to replace AC or DC power sources for use with sanitary sewer systems? Replacing either AC or DC(battery)...

solar grant for dealer and installer  Not rated yet
I would really like to become solar panel dealer and installer or both. Is there a grant out there for me?

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Solar panels  Not rated yet
I own a construction company in southern California have begun advertising and installing but I need capital is there any federal funds available to expand ...

Solar PV Grants for Public Schools  Not rated yet
Are there grants to fund Solar PV systems for public schools?

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Yes there are. You have not included your location in your submission. Therefore ...

Assistance for Elderly in Obtaining Solar Grants  Not rated yet
Is there any grant assistance for the elderly! Solar grants to upgrade home.
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Cannot see any in your area. However... It depends! There are grants ...

Forest Conservation In Albania Grant  Not rated yet
I am writing to you on behalf of "AlbaForest (Centre for Forest Preservation and Sustainable Management) recently established (2000) here in Albania, a ...

Searching for a Solar Energy Grant for a customer who is disabled  Not rated yet
The customer of mine who is disabled does not pay taxes so he would not receive a 30% federal tax credit for renewable energy on their home. And they do ...

Solar Individual Grant  Not rated yet
I have been trying to locate a source for a grant to make it possible to install a solar system on my home.

This has been an ongoing dream of mine ...

I'm looking for a Solar Grant for my Business, and don't know where to turn.  Not rated yet
I own a Security Company in Arizona. We are a full service security company. We have realized the power of going green when it comes to Security.

We ...

state and govt grants to convert to solar  Not rated yet
I have two homes that I divide my time between; One in Louisiana and one in Tennesse.

I would like to convert both of my homes to total solar energy....

Alternative energy grants for the private household  Not rated yet
Are there grants out there to help private citizens convert their private residence from regular power to alternative energy like solar and wind?

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federal grants for homeowners  Not rated yet
Is there federal money for residential solar or geothermal installation?
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Some of the grants featured here at the Pennsylvania Dept Of ...

Louisiana Green Festivals  Not rated yet
Louisiana has a lot of festivals. I am looking for grants for our organization, Gulf Coast Green Living to help these festivals have as small of an imprint ...

alternative energy grant  Not rated yet
I am a student in Tulsa, Oklahoma and I am aware of the growing need for Alternative Energy. I am currently studying to receive my Bachelor's Degree in ...

Energy-Efficient Home Construction  Not rated yet
Want to construct a home that is ultra energy- efficient, using insulated panels, solar energy...etc. any help or grants, loans?

Thx.

It all ...

1099G solar grant in 2007 taxable?  Not rated yet
in 2007 have a 1099G solar grant, government wants to tax me on it. How do you record on your tax return as not to be taxed.

Sherrie
The information ...

Starting a small business- solar mobile power unit  Not rated yet
Looking for grants that would be applicable to a startup business in New Mexico which would make solar tow trailers to be used in many applications, disaster ...

How To Turn Your Home Into A Solar Model For Maine  Not rated yet
How would you go about getting a grant to retrofit your house as a solar model?
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The purpose of your residential solar model endeavor ...

Solar Thermal - Solar Hot Water  Not rated yet
Currently, there is a 30% tax credit on Solar Hot Water heaters. Who needs tax credits if you can't afford the installation of Solar technology in the ...

I want to know if there is a government grant for my home that...  Not rated yet
I want to know if I can get a government grant that will help me do some remodeling/repairs to my home and top of that, help pay, or pay for solar panels ...

Renewable Energy Grants For Non Profit Organizations 501(C)(3)  Not rated yet
How can a non-profit organization benefit by getting federal grant money for installing solar PV?

Matt,

S 501(C)(3) is about exemption from some ...

Changing to solar heating in Illinois?  Not rated yet
I'm so tired of the high heating bills. Would anyone know if it makes sense to go to solar heating in Illinois and is there any grant monies out there....

Pennsylvania Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program  Not rated yet
This is a program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It will fund 25 percent of the cost for a solar PV system or solar ...

Live aboard a sailboat powered by solar for appliances, lights etc.  Not rated yet
My fiancé Jim, small seadog Smudge and I plan on living aboard our 37' Irwin Sailboat.

It has a diesel engine with 2 batteries and one backup battery....

Solar Energy Grant To Sell Back To Electric Companies  Not rated yet
We are a select group of environmentally minded investors who came together to execute a plan that will address several concerns we face today. We propose ...

Grant to Build Wind Turbines in Michigan  Not rated yet
Looking for grant money to build wind turbines in Michigan! Use great labor of Michigan and factories. I have people who want to buy the turbines.

Andrew ...

Home owner looking for grants for solar energy  Not rated yet
I'm a low income home owner - any grants out there for York PA?

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These low income energy efficiency loan programs may help you.

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Grants for off-grid solar lighting  Not rated yet
Are there grants for off-grid solar lighting?
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I guess you mean, grants for solar and wind power, perhaps geothermal ...

Residential Solar Power Programs for Nonprofits  Not rated yet
I like to find out about residental solar power systems for low income homes. Programs for nonprofits.

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How can I get a Federal grant for solar energy?  Not rated yet
How can I get a Federal grant for solar?

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To research federal solar energy grants I refer you to the resources listed on this page,...

Looking For Renewable Energy Grants For Non-profit Native American Projects  Not rated yet
We are a non-profit organization that focuses on Native American communities. One of our objectives is to serve as a model for proper stewardship of the ...

Grants for a new solar farm in Wisconsin  Not rated yet
Wondering if anyone knows of available grants for building a solar and/or wind farm on 12 acres in WI? It is just open acreage and not a home or business....

Solar Energy Grants For Our Colorado Home  Not rated yet
We live in sunny Conifer, Colorado and would like to take advantage of the sunlight with some solar panels. The need to assist in heating and supplying ...

Available Grants To Develop Solar Powered Air Conditioning Units  Not rated yet
Has anyone seen a source for a grant to develop solar powered air conditioning units?
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What Provisions In 2009 Obama Stimulus Package Allow Direct US Grants?  Not rated yet
News organizations are all trumpeting the fact that renewable energy developers will be able to seek grants directly from the U.S. Government under the ...

solar and or wind energy  Not rated yet
We need to get off the grid we have a small farm. Energy costs have forced us to sell off most our horses. We need to get off the grid and get our boarding ...

Your Utility Bill After Solar  Not rated yet
Utility bills are hard enough to understand. So much so that most of us just pay them every month without much thought for the details. But all that ...

Needed - Solar Energy Grant For Small Business  Not rated yet
Please help me find some grants. All I can find is people trying to find them.

Thanks

Karen

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Yes, unfortunately ...

Solar Energy Segments  Not rated yet
Our company is recycling materials to use for solar energy parts. We are interested in Solar Grants that will assist us in this venture.

EarthCyclesTM ...

Federal Commercial Renewable Product Development Grants  Not rated yet
I'm looking for federal grants for solar and wind energy for commercial products. Any tips?

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Solar or Wind Energy for a Michigan high school  Not rated yet
I know of a grant for solar energy but it requires matching funds of approximately $50,000. Like most public schools we have no money and are actually ...

Solar Energy Grants For Rural Mississippi Farmers  Not rated yet
Where can I go to get grant money for solar initiatives for rural Mississippi farmers?

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solar energy grants for multihousing low income projects for the mentally ill  Not rated yet
Looking for help finding money to provide solar energy electric power to low income mentally ill persons living in apartment complexes. I would like to ...

Looking for funding to put Solar Water Heaters on the dorms of my University  Not rated yet
I am a student here at the University of Arizona, and we have started a sustainability committee with several areas of emphasis. The one that I am working ...

Mohawk Indian Community Renewable Energy Grant Sought  Not rated yet
The Traditional Mohawk Indian Community of New York (which receives no casino revenues) is in need of help to both (1) find grants for solar and micro-...

Solar Energy For The Poor  Not rated yet
People who can afford energy costs can afford the equipment to go solar. Poor people cannot afford to pay the outrageous rates they are charged, much ...

Grants For Renewable Energy Company In Louisiana  Not rated yet
I am opening a Renewable Energy company and would like to know where to find information on what grants are available in this area.

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Florida Residential Grants For Solar PV Panels  Not rated yet
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Grants for Solar Power in Ohio  Not rated yet
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The Australian Federal government’s Office of Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) administers the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET). Don’t you love these intergalactic acronyms?

It issues Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) to renewable energy power stations, some solar water heater installations, and small photovoltaic, wind or mini hydro-electric system installations.

These REC’s can be traded like shares or money.

Don’t dismiss them as mere play money!

For a two panel solar hot water system, the REC currently equals about AUS$1,000, dependent on the geographical location of the water heater.

Three further Australian Departments that offer information on solar energy grants and assistance for research or development projects or new renewable energy power stations are

• Australian Greenhouse Office
• Department of Environment and Heritage
• Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

• Households
• Community groups
• Schools
• Business
• Research and development organisations
• Local government, and
• State Government agencies

For example, the Western Australian Sustainability Energy Development Office lets you claim a AUS$500 rebate for natural gas-boosted solar water heaters. And AUS$700 for bottled LP gas-boosted solar water heaters, where used in areas without reticulated gas.

It also has a Remote Area Power Supply Program, which provides rebates for the installation of renewable energy power systems used instead of diesel generation by householders in off-grid areas of Western Australia.

It provides rebates of 55% of the capital cost of eligible equipment and services with a maximum of AUS$550,000.

Its Photovoltaic Rebate Program provides rebates for installation of both grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaic power systems. It's worth about $8,000!

All State and Territory governments have their equivalent programs and you should seek these out.

At this time we are not aware of a co-ordinated national database of State solar energy grants.

For more specific information on Australian solar energy grants go here

UK solar energy grants

By comparison £400 cashback grants are paid in the UK’s England and Wales for homeowners to fit solar water heating.

In Northern Ireland similar grants are £900 per home with Scotland paying 30% of the cost of a solar water heating system.

These grants are valid up to March 2006 after which some hold an expectation that they may be replaced by tough energy efficiency standards for homes.

Incentives for greater implementation of solar energy through grants are important

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev was responsible for one of the greatest political transitions in recent history. He has also called for the world's biggest industrialized nations to set up a 50 billion dollar (44 billion euro) fund to support solar power, warning that oil or nuclear energy were not viable energy sources for the future. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair likewise has called for urgent action.

Most of all it’s up to you and me. Countries are not meeting their Kyoto Protocol goals and some never accepted them. An alternative block of Asian-Pacific countries has adopted no enforceable emission reduction targets.

Yes, through implementing renewable energy where we can—while picking up solar energy grants along the way-we can make a difference.

But the biggest difference may be achieved through behaving responsibly towards others and towards the environment.

Learning to behave like that comes through acceptance of limits, dependence and vulnerability as just part of life. Much of this has been unlearned as we have become more and more removed from the natural processes of life.

Reconnect, and engage positively with those aspects of life and seek to assist those who face them in a concentrated form. Like in disability. That’s the way to a sustainable world.

I grant you!

Technology is there to assist your life and mine. Not to shape our lives for us.

Don't forget to check out the 16 Tips on solar grants and incentives where you can find grant-finding tools and much more.

There’s so much more to learn than about solar energy grants. Go, check out this link and my other pages. See you there...

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