Spring is in the Air and the rebates are in incentives are everywhere like the pollen from the trees. As many of you are aware “First time Buyers” can receive up to $8000 Tax Credit when they buy a home, but did you know that there are additional incentives for any owner that goes “Green”. I’ve listed some of them below and welcome you to call or email me for any questions.
 
Virginia Natural Gas
Rebates and free Programmable Thermostats for new and existing homes.
http://www.virginianaturalgas.com/Universal/energySMART.aspx
 
HUD’s Energy Efficient Mortgages Program
Details options for buyers to include upgrades in their mortgage and get this they can then apply for the tax rebates and get some cash back!
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/hudenergy/eemortgage.htm
 
What is an Energy Efficient Mortgage?
More details and incentives on EEM’s
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.energy_efficient_mortgage
 
Virginia Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Lists statewide incentives.
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/map2.cfm?CurrentPageID=1&State=VA&RE=1&EE=1
 
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Details many of the Federal incentives. Save Thousands!
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits
 
Green Made Simple
Check this out! Once on the site type your zip into the green “Save” location and get a local list of “GREEN” incentives.
http://www.greenmadesimple.com/