July 14, 2020
Savings, Rebates, Tax Credits and Grants
SAVINGS PER YEAR
Thousands of $$$ are saved on energy and water bills
This savings are based on the average estimation by ENERGY.GOV and directly related to the location. The Midwest average Energy cooling and heating bills are usually higher than the average cross the United States.
SAVE UP TO $2,000/ PER YEAR
Learn more about how much is your electric bill by following this link How much do you spend
| PRODUCT | SAVINGS PERCENTAGE | $ VALUE IN AVERAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Install exterior low-e storm windows | 30% | $360 |
| Sealed uncontrolled air leaks on annual heating and cooling bills | 20% | $160 |
| Planted trees for annual air conditioning costs | 50% | $120 |
| Smart outlets and switches that automatically can be turned off when not in use | 12% | $100 |
| WaterSense toilets | $100 | |
| Smart Thermostats Up annually on heating and cooling bills | 15% | $160 |
| LED light fixtures and bulbs with label ENERGY STAR | 9% | $75 |
| Tankless water heater | 22% | $100 |
| Ductless Split System | 60% | $900 |
| Water efficient faucets | 50% | $100 |
| Insulated hot water pipes annually on water heating bill | 4% | $15 |
| Total Savings PER YEAR | $2,200 | |
Thousands of $$$ are saved on home repair
Long-lasting recyclable high-end materials and house performance keep your property tens time more durable comparing with regular homes
SAVE AT LEAST $600/ PER YEAR
To learn about Energy-efficient modern homes, please learn more about it by following this link What are Zero Energy Net homes
Free fuel for electric car
Save thousands $$$ per year by switching from gas to electric car. Energy Positive home has the ability to produce enough electricity to power your home and your car for up to 70 miles/day
SAVE UP TO $2,000/ PER YEAR
For more information about electrical vehicle usage, please follow this link Charging Plug-In Electric Vehicles at Home
Cut expensive flood insurance
The surplus lines market sells high-risk insurance that standard companies won’t provide. Usually it is 5% of house value to people who live on steep slopes, or in areas prone to landslides.
SAVE UP TO $10,000/ PER YEAR
Learn more about mudslides policies and insurance coverage here
REBATES
SMART HOME features + ENERGY STAR rebates
Find rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STARl abel meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment.
Read more about Tax Credit: Residential Renewable Tax Credits
Example of rebates in Wisconsin via Vernon Electric Cooperative: rebates are widely vary depending on the area and Energy provider. Rebates below are based on Vernon Electric Cooperative as an example. For more information, please contact your Electric provider. To learn more about ALL Winsconsin Rebates, please follow this link rebates-incentives/Wisconsin
| Air-Source Heat Pump – Split Systems | $250/ton |
| Clothes Dryers | $25 |
| Clothes Washers | $75 |
| Light Fixtures | $1/800 lumens |
| Light Bulbs | $1/each |
| Refrigerators | $75 |
| Solar Water Heaters | $1200 |
Example of rebates in Minnesota via Minnesota Energy Resources: The Home Energy Excellence program provides support to builders for improving the energy efficiency of homes. It is available for any builder who is building a home that will have natural gas service provided by Minnesota Energy Resources. To learn more about ALL Minnesota Rebates, please follow this link Home Energy Excellence program
| Positive gas savings with less than 20% total energy savings overcode | $0 |
| 20-24.99% energy savings better than code | $500 |
| 25-29.99% energy savings better than code | $750 |
| 30-34.99% energy savings better than code | $1,000 |
| 35-39.99% energy savings better than code | $1,500 |
| Over 40% energy savings better than code | $2,000 |
Solar Rebates from Focus Energy
Our houses are Energy Positive homes which means $0 per electric bill! By doing such a difference for your pocket and environment, Focus on Energy Program and IRS support your vision by giving you back 30% for Solar System + Rebates.
SOLAR REBATES AND TAX CREDIT
Focus on Energy Program is Wisconsin utilities’ statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program funded by the state’s investor-owned energy utilities and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities.
| Let’s say you have a Solar system | $17,600 |
| The electricity bill savings in the first year of operation will total | $819, but your loan payments will be $1,670, for a difference of $851, or about $71 per month. |
| Than you get Federal Tax Credit 30% of system costs, or | $4,560! Even after you make those loan payments, you’ll end up with an extra $3,709 at the end of the first year. |
| When your loan’s paid off in year 15 | $1,400 per year in savings until the end of your system’s life. |
| For 25-year estimate | savings $11,408 after all the payments |
| Operating your system will take as much carbon out of the air as planting 106 trees every year. | or equal to 2,650 Trees over the life-cycle |
NEW CONSTRUCTION GRANTS
La Crosse Promise is currently prioritizing applicants who build, or are the first occupants of a new single-family, owner-occupied home within the Powell-Poage-Hamilton neighborhood or the Washburn neighborhood.
LA CROSSE PROMISE BUILD/BUY PROGRAM UP TO $50,000
The La Crosse Promise Build Scholarship Program supports construction projects resulting in a final appraised value of at least $150,000 (including land), with the family contributing a minimum of $150,000 toward the project in personal and/or loan funds.
Acquisition and Demolition Grant Programwill help to reduce this costgap and encourage neighborhood revitalization
ACQUISITION & DEMOLITION LA CROSSE COUNTY GRANT UP TO $50,000
This program was designed to help bridge the financial gap between redeveloping in more mature neighborhoods with deteriorating housing stock and other housing opportunities. This is a competitive grant process with application cycles in February, May, July, and September. Please contact County staff for application deadlines and details. Grant funds can be used for activities that prepare property within target neighborhoods for residential redevelopment.
Powell-Poage-Hamilton, city of La Crosse
Washburn, City of La Crosse
Lower North Side & Depot Neighborhood, City of La Crosse
Powell-Poage-Hamilton, city of La Crosse
Washburn, City of La Crosse
Lower North Side & Depot Neighborhood, City of La Crosse
ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGE PROGRAM
The EEM program recognizes that an energy-efficient home will have lower operating costs, making it more affordable for the homeowners. Cost-effective energy improvements can lower utility bills and make more income available for the mortgage payment.
ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGE PROGRAM
For newly constructed homes, the improvements are cost effective when they exceed the standards set by the most recent International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) that has been adopted by HUD for new construction properties. A qualified home energy assessment will determine which improvements exceed the IECC standards.
read more adout the program
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