Peak Oil Task Force Report - City of Bloomington - State of Indiana
Peak Oil Task Force Report - City of Bloomington - State of Indiana
Peak Oil Task Force Report - City of Bloomington - State of Indiana
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<strong>State</strong> and utility residential renewable energy and efficiency incentives<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> residential efficiency and renewable energy incentives are available for<br />
homeowners. These incentives range from property tax credits, to public and private<br />
grants and rebates. The terms <strong>of</strong> these incentives frequently change. Please consult with<br />
the appropriate entity for the specifics <strong>of</strong> each program.<br />
• Database <strong>of</strong> <strong>State</strong> Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency<br />
“DSIRE is a comprehensive source <strong>of</strong> information on state, local, utility, and federal<br />
incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.<br />
Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing<br />
project <strong>of</strong> the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.”<br />
http://www.dsireusa.org.<br />
• Energy Star: Federal Tax Credits For Energy Efficiency<br />
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index<br />
• Duke Energy: Smart $aver Program<br />
http://www.duke‐energy.com/indiana/savings/smart‐saver.asp<br />
• <strong>Indiana</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Energy Development<br />
www.in.gov/oed/<br />
• South Central <strong>Indiana</strong> REMC – Heating and Cooling Rebate Program<br />
“South Central <strong>Indiana</strong> REMC’s rebate program is designed to encourage members<br />
to purchase energy efficient equipment. The rebates are based on the Seasonal<br />
Energy Efficiency Rating (S.E.E.R.). The higher the S.E.E.R. the more efficient<br />
the equipment resulting in lowering operating costs.” The program focuses on central<br />
air, heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps.<br />
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=IN13F&<br />
state=IN&CurrentPageID=1&RE=1&EE=1<br />
Leverage local expertise<br />
<strong>Bloomington</strong> is home to a growing number <strong>of</strong> energy efficiency and renewable energy<br />
experts. Local experts are listed on the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bloomington</strong> Environmental Commission’s<br />
green building page: http://bloomington.in.gov/green‐building‐local‐resources<br />
Learn to make simple repairs around your home.<br />
You can learn a large number <strong>of</strong> home repair skills at classes <strong>of</strong>fered by the <strong>City</strong> and by<br />
local home improvement stores. Can you repair a break in a water line? Repair weather‐<br />
stripping? Install or repair rain gutters? Learning to handle these skills with manual tools<br />
could be a real security issue, not to mention a potential source <strong>of</strong> future income. 250<br />
250 Source: Austin’s Crude Awakening, Preparing for a Post-<strong>Peak</strong> Lifestyle,<br />
http://www.crudeawakening.org/Preparing.htm<br />
<strong>Report</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Bloomington</strong> <strong>Peak</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Task</strong> <strong>Force</strong> 216