Energy Efficiency Program
City of Roanoke encourages residents to apply for state energy efficiency rebate program
ROANOKE, VA – As part of its ongoing commitment to being Clean and Green, the City of Roanoke encourages local citizens to take advantage of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Rebate Program.
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling recently announced the second round of funding for the program that aims to make homes and businesses more energy efficient. Approximately $6.5 million is available for improvements such as upgrading heating and air conditioning equipment, adding insulation, replacing leaky windows, and other ways to reduce energy consumption and utility costs. Three appliances have been added to the program for the second round: refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers. Homeowners are eligible for rebates for 20 percent of the costs of qualifying energy conserving products and services, up to $2,000. Commercial consumers are eligible for 20 percent of their costs, up to $4,000. Qualified home and business owners also can reserve an additional $250 for a certified energy audit.
A separate Solar and Wind Incentive Program also has opened a $3.5 million second round of funding to help defray the costs of solar electric, solar thermal and small wind energy systems for residents, businesses, and nonprofits.
To participate, you must apply to reserve funds for a rebate. If approved, you have up to six months to complete work and redeem a rebate check. Applications for rebates will be processed in the order they are received. Wait-listed applicants may be approved for rebates if additional funds become available.
Interested citizens should apply as soon as possible — the first round of funding for
energy efficiency rebates was sold out in less than three weeks.
The Virginia Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is administered by the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The online application, rules, forms and additional information are available at www.dmme.virginia.gov. Questions may be referred to FAQefficient@dmme.virginia.gov.