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		<category><![CDATA[Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[federal Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An excellent place to find up to date information related to energy efficiency incentives is the Database of State Incentives for Renewables &#38; Efficiency or DSIRE for short (http://www.dsireusa.org).  DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995, the [...]]]></description>
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DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.<strong> </strong>Established in 1995, the Database of State Incentives for Renewables &amp; Efficiency is an ongoing project of the <a title="North Caroline Solar Center" 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href="http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/" target="_blank">North Carolina Solar Center</a> and the <a title="Interstate Renewable Energy Council" 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href="http://www.irecusa.org/" target="_blank">Interstate Renewable Energy Council</a> (IREC) funded by the <a title="U.S. Departmemt of Energy" 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href="http://www.doe.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. Department of Energy</a>.</p>
<p>Empower can help you understand and learn more about these valuable incentives. Contact us today &#8211; we&#8217;re here for you.</p>
<h2>Information available on the DSIRE site:</h2>
<h3>Financial Incentives</h3>
<ul>
<li>Corporate Tax Credit &#8211; Clean Energy Tax Credit (Corporate)</li>
<li>Personal Tax Credit &#8211; Clean Energy Tax Credit (Personal)</li>
<li>Production Incentives</li>
<li>Sales Tax Exemption</li>
<li>Biomass Sales and Use Tax Exemption</li>
<li>Four-Day Sales Tax Exemption for Energy-Efficient Products</li>
<li>Utility Loan Programs</li>
<li>Utility Rebate Program</li>
</ul>
<h3>Rules, Regulations &amp; Policies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Building Energy Code</li>
<li>Energy Standards for Public Buildings</li>
<li>Interconnection</li>
<li>Net Metering</li>
<li>Solar Access Law/Guideline</li>
<li>Solar Easements</li>
</ul>
<h3>Related Programs &amp; Initiatives</h3>
<ul>
<li>Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center</li>
<li>Green Power Network</li>
<li>Weatherization Assistance Program</li>
<li>Wind Powering America</li>
</ul>
<p>If you need assistance in these matters or have questions, contact Tom at 404.681.3270 x304 or <a href="mailto:tom.tomaka@empoweret.com">tom.tomaka@empoweret.com</a>.</p>
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