Seasons are changing, just in time for a crazy good rebate on air conditioners, heaters, insulation, and more. A very lucrative, new limited time California energy efficiency rebate is available where you can receive rebates from Energy Upgrade California program. PG&E, SCE, San Diego Gas & Electric – SDG&E, or BVE are covered by their home upgrade incentive. Energy Upgrade California is focused on a whole house approach to saving energy, measuring the actual savings. San Francisco Bay Area information line 855-464-8484. This program ends when funding dries up.

The goal of the program:

• Get rebates, financing, and incentives to reduce the cost of your home upgrade
• Reduce energy use
• Live in a more comfortable home

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Recently I found a friend who was using Chinese Miraculous Insecticide Chalk otherwise known as Pretty Baby Chalk, Ant Chalk, Roach Chalk and Chinese Chalk.  Tres Pasitos is a Spanish name for this product.

The product is illegal and dangerous. The EPA has a warning on it too. We tried it in the past and found that it didn’t really work. I found this stuff being sold all over San Francisco’s Chinatown and it is for sale on eBay.

It does kill bugs because it contains toxic chemicals but are hazardous around kids.  Did you know that plain old chalk also works!

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Having an Eco Friendly Green Valentine’s Day or any holiday, is more and more desirable these days. How can you green your Valentine’s Day?

• Instead of a Valentine’s Day card, send a virtual Valentine’s Day card or make your own card
• If you must send flowers, try to purchase flowers that were grown locally to your area or ones that are Fair trade Certified
• Why spend a large amount of money and resources eating out, when a romantic dinner is even better?
• Buy your meats and vegetables for your big meal from a local farmers market or from local sources
• Buy any new garments from a high-quality used clothing store
• Utilize reusable bags to hold gifts
• Compost any meals leftovers, flowers, cards etc.
• Give out green oriented treats like handwritten poems, homemade scents, and handmade arts and crafts.
• Observe eco-friendly romantic relations

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New rebates have been added.

Utility Company Con Edison has a bunch of programs and incentives to help save energy and money.

• Con Edison has $20 rebate on eligible Dehumidifiers. $35 rebate on eligible Washing Machines. $50 rebate on eligible Dishwashers
• $30 rebate on Energy Star A/C
• Up to $1000 rebate on energy efficient heating and cooling equipment. Exp 12/31
• Get a free programmable thermostat for your central air conditioning system.

Questions?, call 1-877-870-6118.

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New AEP Ohio rebates have been added.

Utility Company AEP Ohio has a bunch of programs and incentives to help save energy and money.

• Free Home Energy Profile
• Have AEP Ohio haul away that old refrigerator or freezer energy hog for FREE and get $50
• $50 rebate for buying energy Star qualified washing machine, freezer, refrigerator, electric water heater
• Instant discount on qualified ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) you purchase at participating retailers.
• Solar energy fund grants are also available for solar panel installations.

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Rebates

PG&E customers can get a big $500 back for EV ownership!

• $500 Clean Fuel Rebate for Electric Vehicles

This is in addition to the $7500 Federal Tax Credit on New Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicles. Tesla will hit the limit on this credit in 2018.

BMW

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New TXU Energy rebates have been added.

Utility Company TXU Energy has a bunch of programs and incentives to help save energy, go green, and save money. They serve the Texas area and are the Number 1 Electricity Provider in the State.

• Free Mornings & Evenings when you sign up for AMS enabled smart meter.
• 3% Cash Back Loyalty Reward for selecting an energy plan – Payable by the end of February for the previous calendar year to eligible customers in good standing as of the payout date who have remained a customer continuously from date of enrollment on an eligible plan.
• Up to 50% off when using a Season Pass
• Refer a friend and get $50
• Sign up for renewable energy in Texas

Questions, call TXU Energy at 1-800-883-6060.

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New rebates have been added.

Utility Company Duke Energy has a bunch of programs and incentives to help save energy, go green, and save money. The programs vary depending on the state you are in.

• Free Residential Home Energy Assessments
• $25 or $35 credit for signing up with Power Manager to turn air conditioning on/off
• Smart $aver Program $200 rebate on new HVAC air conditioning System
• Discounted Lighting Products

Questions, call 1-877-388-7676.

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Last Update: May 2018

You have read Are Solar Panels for me? and decided that Solar Panels are in your future. Planning a new solar installation requires lots of analysis and planning.  You need to size your solar system, select solar equipment, select a payment option, and find a qualified local solar installer.

Get a Free Solar Power Estimate from a local vendor by clicking the advertisement above.

Sizing a Solar Electric System

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New rebates have been added.

Utility Company Dominion has a bunch of programs and incentives to help save energy and money.  They have really scaled back the rebates in recent years.

1. Buy qualifying ENERGY STAR® lighting from participating stores, you will receive a discount.
2. Home Energy Improvement program is a free in-home energy audit and improvement program for income-qualified customers.

Questions, call 1-888-366-8280.

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