Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is something that everyone can participate in, and efficiency holds tremendous potential as a way to save energy throughout the United States. Below is a list of resources available to help Alaskans, whether you are contemplating major renovations to your home, would like to know about efficiency tax credits or rebates or just want to find out if that home appliance you've had your eye on is energy efficient.
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
AHFC manages a variety of programs designed to improve the quality of all housing throughout Alaska. Long involved with weatherization and energy-efficiency grants, studies and programs, AHFC is now carrying out research projects with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center that have practical significance for every Alaskan.
Alaska Energy Authority
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) works to reduce the cost of energy in Alaska by
1) providing for the operation and maintenance of existing Authority-owned projects with maximum utility control,
2) assisting in the development of safe, reliable, and efficient energy systems throughout Alaska, which are sustainable and environmentally sound,
3) reducing the cost of electricity for residential customers and community facilities in rural Alaska, and
4) responding quickly and effectively to electrical emergencies. You can find a description of their programs here.
AEA loan programs, assistance in renewable energy development and various types of community training and assistance in energy areas can benefit all Alaskans, but those in rural Alaska will find their bulk fuel rural power system upgrades especially helpful.
State of Alaska Heating Assistance Program
You may qualify for heating assistance this winter even if you have been denied in the past for being over income. Find out here.
Heating Assistance helps households pay a portion of home heating expenses. A Subsidized Rental Housing Utility Deposit helps pay a utility deposit when households are moving into Section 8 or subsidized rental housing, provided that heat is included in the rent.
Department of Energy's Consumer Tips
Whether choosing energy efficient products, auditing your home energy use, adding energy smart plans when building a new home or saving on transportation costs, these links will provide the tools and information you need to help save energy and money at home and on the road.
RESNET
The Residential Energy Services Network's® (RESNET) mission is to ensure the success of the building energy performance certification industry, set the standards of quality, and increase the opportunity for ownership of high performance buildings.
RESNET's standards are officially recognized by the U.S. mortgage industry for capitalizing a building's energy performance in the mortgage loan, certification of "White Tags" for private financial investors, and by the federal government for verification of building energy performance for such programs as federal tax incentives, the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program and the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Program.
Energy Star
The Energy Star program helps consumers save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Devices carrying the Energy Star logo, such as computer products, kitchen appliances, heating and cooling equipment and other products, reduce energy consumption by 20%-30% on average. Find a list of Energy Star qualified products here.
Making your home more energy efficient with Energy Star can help to reduce energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an important first step for homeowners interested in "green" remodeling. Energy Star can guide you in making your home more efficient - whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Here you'll find information about the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which manages the ten EERE programs designed to grow and expand new energy sources. If you are working on an energy project, you will find useful practical and financial advice by following the links below.
The programs include:
• Biomass Program
• Building Technologies Program
• Federal Energy Management Program
• Geothermal Technologies Program
• Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program
• Industrial Technologies Program
• Solar Energy Technologies Program
• Vehicle Technologies Program
• Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program
• Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program
Learn about Recovery Through Retrofit, EERE's new plan to boost energy savings by making homes more energy efficient.
For information on tax credits for energy efficiency, rebates for Energy Star appliances and energy efficient mortgages and financing, go here.
Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
ASE advocates energy-efficiency policies that minimize costs to society and individual consumers, and that lessen greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the global climate. They have many helpful pages on their website, including this one on Energy-Efficiency Home and Vehicle Tax Credits. Senator Murkowski is a member of the Alliance's Board.
Alaska Appliance Rebate Program
The U.S. Department of Energy's State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program has recently been initiated in Alaska. Appliance rebates generally range from $50 to $250 per qualified appliance and can often be combined with manufacturer or utility rebates. Please visit the following page for more information:
http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/energy/appliance_rebates.cfm
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