We’re often asked what government grants and incentives are available to a client when evaluating solar and wind installations.

Here are two websites where we start our research on the availability of these funds and programs:

The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy & Efficiency (DSIRE).  DSIRE is an easily searchable database of state-level incentives available to organizations and individuals.  This site has a solar focus,but wind programs are outlined, too.

The US Deparment of Energy’s Wind & Hydropower Technologies Program site, Wind Powering America.  In addition to federal, state and regional program outlines, there’s a great amount of educational and reference information on this site.

One shouldn’t, however, assume that the funds outlined on DSIRE (or any government website) are available.  In many instances, a set amount of funds are set aside for a particular program the funds may already have been spent or committed.

But, knowing the programs that are available gives you a reference point when starting your journey through the bureaucracy.

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