In recent years, the United States has taken significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Several federal and state policies and programs have been introduced to encourage businesses and individuals to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their emissions.
Federal Incentives
- Renewable Energy Tax Credit (PTC): This credit provides a 30% tax credit for the cost of installing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and other renewable energy systems.
- Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credit (HEETC): This credit provides a 10% tax credit for the cost of making energy-efficient improvements to your home, such as installing insulation, windows, and doors.
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): This program provides financial assistance to low-income households to pay for their energy bills.
- Energy Star Program: This program helps consumers identify and purchase energy-efficient products.
- Transportation Electrification Tax Credit (CTC): This credit provides a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of a new electric vehicle.
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (AVRP): This credit provides a tax credit for the installation of refueling infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles.
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (HEVTC): This credit provides a $3,750 tax credit for the purchase of a new hybrid electric vehicle.
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (PHEVTC): This credit provides a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
- Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP): This program provides rebates for the purchase of new electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Clean Fuel Reward (CFR): This program provides rewards for the purchase of new fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Drive Clean: This program provides rebates for the purchase of new electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as well as incentives for the installation of charging stations.
|
Incentive Name |
Estimated Cost |
|
Renewable Energy Tax Credit (PTC) |
$8 billion |
|
Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credit (HEETC) |
$1.5
billion |
|
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
$3.5 billion |
|
Energy Star Program |
$0.5 billion |
|
Transportation Electrification Tax Credit (CTC) |
$3 billion |
|
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Infrastructure
Credit (AVRP) |
$0.2 billion |
|
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (HEVTC) |
$1.2 billion |
|
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (PHEVTC) |
$2.5 billion |
|
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) |
$0.1 billion |
|
Clean Fuel Reward (CFR) |
$0.3 billion |
|
Drive Clean |
$0.1 billion |
|
Incentive Name |
Description |
Maximum Incentive |
|
Renewable Energy Tax Credit (PTC) |
Tax credit for the cost of installing solar panels, wind
turbines, geothermal systems, and other renewable energy systems. |
$8,000 |
|
Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credit (HEETC) |
Tax credit for the
cost of making energy-efficient improvements to your home, such as installing
insulation, windows, and doors. |
$1,500 |
|
Transportation Electrification Tax Credit (CTC) |
Tax credit for the purchase of a new electric or plug-in hybrid
electric vehicle. |
$7,500 |
|
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Infrastructure Credit (AVRP) |
Tax credit for the installation of refueling infrastructure for
alternative fuel vehicles, such as hydrogen fuel cells and natural gas
vehicles. |
$2,000 |
|
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (HEVTC) |
Tax credit for the purchase of a new hybrid electric vehicle. |
$3,750 |
|
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (PHEVTC) |
Tax credit for the purchase of a new plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle. |
$7,500 |
|
Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) |
Rebate for the purchase of new electric and plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles. |
Varies |
|
Clean Fuel Reward (CFR) |
Reward for the purchase of new fuel-efficient vehicles. |
Varies |
|
Drive Clean |
Program provides rebates and incentives for the purchase of
new electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as well as for installing
charging stations. |
Varies |
California:
California has several incentive programs for reducing carbon footprint, including the following:
- California Clean Cars Rebate: This program provides rebates for the purchase of new electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
- California Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentive: This program provides rebates for the purchase of new electric, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and natural gas vehicles.
- California Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (CASFH): This program provides grants for the installation of solar panels on single-family homes with income below 80% of the median income in California.
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP): This program provides rebates for the purchase of solar panels, batteries, and other energy-efficient appliances.
- California Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP): This program provides weatherization assistance to low-income households.
- California Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate: This program provides rebates for the purchase of new hybrid and electric vehicles.
- California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (EVIP): This program provides funding for the installation of charging stations in California.
- California Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate: This mandate requires automakers to sell a certain percentage of ZEVs in California.
- California Clean Air Act: This act regulates air pollution in California, including greenhouse gas emissions.
|
Incentive Name |
Estimated Cost |
|
California Clean Cars Rebate |
$2.5 billion |
|
California Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentive |
$0.5 billion |
|
California Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (CASFH) |
$1 billion |
|
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Clean Energy
Incentive Program (CEIP) |
$0.5 billion |
|
California Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP) |
$0.25 billion |
|
California Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate |
$0.75 billion |
|
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (EVIP) |
$1.25 billion |
|
California Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate |
$0.75 billion |
|
California Clean Air Act |
$0.5 billion |
|
Incentive Name |
Description |
Maximum Incentive |
|
California Clean Cars Rebate |
Rebate for the purchase or lease of a new electric or plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle. |
$7,000 |
|
California
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentive |
Rebate for the purchase or lease of
a new alternative fuel vehicle, such as a hydrogen fuel cell or natural gas
vehicle. |
$7,500 |
|
California Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (CASFH) |
Grant to install solar panels on single-family homes with income
below 80% of the median income in California. |
$10,000 |
|
California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) |
Rebate or loan
for the purchase of solar panels, batteries, and other energy-efficient
appliances. |
Varies |
|
California Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP) |
Weatherization assistance to help low-income households save
energy. |
Varies |
|
California Hybrid
and Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate |
Rebate for the
purchase of a new hybrid or electric vehicle. |
$6,000 |
|
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (EVIP) |
Funding for the installation of charging stations for electric
vehicles. |
$200,000 |
|
California
Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate |
Mandate that
automakers sell a certain percentage of ZEVs in California. |
40% by 2030 |
Washington:
Washington has several incentive programs for reducing carbon footprint, including the following:
- Washington State Energy Efficiency Program (WSEEP): This program provides rebates for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and other products.
- Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Energy Savings Projects (ESPs): This program provides funding for energy-efficiency projects for businesses and organizations.
- Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) Renewable Energy Development Incentive Program (REDIP): This program provides funding for the development of renewable energy projects.
- Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) Clean Air Vehicle Incentive Program (CAVIP): This program provides rebates for the purchase of new electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Wildlife Habitat Carbon Offset Program: This program provides carbon offsets to landowners who protect or restore wildlife habitat.
- Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Green Tier Program: This program provides recognition and incentives to businesses that reduce their environmental impact.
- Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS): This standard requires transportation fuel suppliers to reduce their carbon intensity.
- Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): This standard requires electricity providers
|
Incentive Name |
Estimated Cost |
|
Washington State Energy Efficiency Program (WSEEP) |
$1.2 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Energy Savings
Projects (ESPs) |
$0.6 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) Renewable Energy
Development Incentive Program (REDIP) |
$0.4 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) Clean Air
Vehicle Incentive Program (CAVIP) |
$0.2 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Wildlife
Habitat Carbon Offset Program |
$0.1 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Green Tier Program |
$0.15 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) Low-Carbon
Fuel Standard (LCFS) |
$0.5 billion |
|
Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Renewable Portfolio
Standard (RPS) |
$0.35 billion |
the
State of Washington Carbon footprint incentive items and the maximum of it for
each person
|
Incentive Name |
Description |
Maximum Incentive |
|
Renewable Energy Tax
Credit (PTC) |
Tax credit for the
cost of installing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and other
renewable energy systems. |
$5,000 |
|
Home Energy
Efficiency Tax Credit (HEETC) |
Tax credit for the cost of making
energy-efficient improvements to your home, such as installing insulation,
windows, and doors. |
$3,500 |
|
Low-Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
Financial assistance
to low-income households to pay for their energy bills. |
$5,000 |
|
Washington State
Energy Efficiency Program (WSEEP) |
Rebate for the
purchase of energy-efficient appliances and other products. |
$1,200 |
|
Washington State Department
of Commerce (DOC) Renewable Energy Development Incentive Program (REDIP) |
Rebate for the
purchase of renewable energy equipment, such as solar panels and wind
turbines. |
$4,000 |
|
Washington State
Department of Transportation (DOT) Clean Air Vehicle Incentive Program
(CAVIP) |
Rebate for the
purchase of new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. |
$4,500 |
|
Washington State
Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Wildlife Habitat Carbon Offset Program |
Program that provides
payments to landowners who restore or conserve wildlife habitat. |
Varies |
|
Washington State
Department of Ecology (DOE) Green Tier Program |
Program that
encourages businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. |
Varies |
|
Washington State
Department of Transportation (DOT) Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) |
Program that requires
transportation fuels to contain a certain percentage of low-carbon fuel. |
$5,000 |
|
Washington State
Department of Ecology (DOE) Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) |
Mandate that
utilities provide a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable
sources. |
25% by 2030 |
Oregon:
Oregon also has several incentive programs for reducing its carbon footprint, including the following:
- Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program: This program provides rebates for the purchase and installation of solar panels and batteries.
- Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive: This program provides rebates for energy-efficient upgrades to homes that have been damaged in wildfires.
- Heat Pump Incentive Programs: This program provides rebates for the purchase and installation of heat pumps.
- Community Renewable Energy Grant Program: This program provides grants to community organizations to develop renewable energy projects.
- Rural & Agricultural Energy Assistance Program: This program provides grants and loans to help rural and agricultural communities reduce their energy costs.
- Energy Incentives & Grant Programs: This program provides a variety of rebates and grants for energy-efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations.
- Grid Resilience Grant Program: This program provides grants to help communities improve their energy infrastructure to withstand extreme weather events.
|
Incentive Name |
Estimated Cost |
|
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program |
$1 billion |
|
Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive |
$0.25 billion |
|
Heat Pump Incentive Programs |
$0.2 billion |
|
Community Renewable Energy Grant Program |
$0.05 billion |
|
Rural & Agricultural Energy Assistance Program |
$0.3 billion |
|
Energy Incentives & Grant Programs |
$0.3 billion |
|
Grid Resilience Grant Program |
$0.2 billion |
|
Incentive Name |
Estimated
Cost |
the
State of Oregon Carbon footprint incentive items and the maximum of it for each
person
|
Incentive Name |
Description |
Maximum Incentive |
|
Renewable Energy Tax Credit (PTC) |
Tax credit for the cost of installing solar panels, wind
turbines, geothermal systems, and other renewable energy systems. |
$5,000 |
|
Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credit (HEETC) |
Tax credit for the
cost of making energy-efficient improvements to your home, such as installing
insulation, windows, and doors. |
$1,500 |
|
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
Financial assistance to low-income households to pay for their
energy bills. |
$5,000 |
|
Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive |
Rebate to help homeowners rebuild wildfire-damaged homes with
energy-efficient features. |
$2,500 |
|
Heat Pump Incentive Programs |
Rebate for the purchase or installation of heat pumps, including
air source heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps. |
$1,200 |
|
Community Renewable Energy Grant Program |
Grant to help communities develop renewable energy projects. |
Varies |
|
Rural & Agricultural Energy Assistance Program |
Technical assistance and financial incentives to help rural and
agricultural households and businesses reduce their energy use. |
$3,000 |
|
Energy Incentives & Grant Programs |
Rebate or loan for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances,
home improvements, and renewable energy systems. |
Varies |
|
Grid Resilience Grant Program |
Grant to help communities improve their energy infrastructure to
withstand extreme weather events. |
$2,500 |
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