Financial Opportunities for Consumers
Although the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy does not directly fund consumer energy efficiency and
renewable energy projects, many other opportunities exist. To learn more about financial opportunities for consumers and
homeowners, visit the following sites:
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Information from ENERGY STAR on federal tax credits for home improvements, efficient vehicles, solar energy systems,
and fuel cells.
Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
This fact sheet from the Department of Energy features an overview of energy-efficient financing programs from
mortgages to home improvement loans.
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
RESNET is a national network of mortgage companies, real estate brokerages, builders, appraisers, utilities, and other
housing and energy professionals. This Web site offers state contact information for certified energy raters and lenders
who know how to process energy efficiency mortgages, a home energy rating systems primer, and an overview of energy
efficient mortgages.
U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program works with states and local governments to enable low-income families to
permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient.
Although the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy does not directly fund consumer energy efficiency and
renewable energy projects, many other opportunities exist. To learn more about financial opportunities for consumers and
homeowners, visit the following sites:
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Information from ENERGY STAR on federal tax credits for home improvements, efficient vehicles, solar energy systems,
and fuel cells.
Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
This fact sheet from the Department of Energy features an overview of energy-efficient financing programs from
mortgages to home improvement loans.
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
RESNET is a national network of mortgage companies, real estate brokerages, builders, appraisers, utilities, and other
housing and energy professionals. This Web site offers state contact information for certified energy raters and lenders
who know how to process energy efficiency mortgages, a home energy rating systems primer, and an overview of energy
efficient mortgages.
U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program works with states and local governments to enable low-income families to
permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient.
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Tax Credits for Going Green |
