ARIZONA REBATE PROGRAMS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Desire - Arizona
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Choose one or both databases to search:
APS - Renewable Incentive Program
Through the Solar Partners® Incentive Program (formerly the Environmental Portfolio Standard Credit Purchase Program), Arizona Public Service (APS) offers customers who install photovoltaic and solar hot water systems the opportunity to sell the credits associated with the energy generated to APS.
SRP - Earthwise Solar Energy
SRP's EarthWise Solar Energy Program provides incentives to residential and commercial customers who purchase photovoltaic (PV) or solar water-heating systems.
Sulphur Springs Valley EC - SunWatts Incentive Program
Through the SunWatts Program, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) offers home and business owners a rebate of $4/W DC for installing photovoltaic systems. The maximum incentive is $8,000 for individual residential units and $20,000 for small business/commercial units (with a maximum rebate of 50% total unit cost). Note that customers receive no credit or payment for excess generation that flows back to the grid.
Tucson Electric Power - SunShare PV Buydown
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) created the SunShare Program in 2001 to encourage residential and business customers to install new photovoltaic (PV) equipment. Residential PV systems with an installed capacity of 1.2 kW to 15 kW and non-residential systems greater than 1.2 kW are eligible for incentives.
Trico Electric Cooperative - SunWatts Incentive Program
Through the SunWatts Program, Trico Electric Cooperative offers home and business owners a rebate of $4/W DC for installing photovoltaic systems. The maximum incentive is $8,000 for individual residential units and $20,000 for small business/commercial units (with a maximum rebate of 50% total unit cost). Note that customers receive no credit or payment for excess generation that flows back to the grid.
Unisource Energy Services - SunShare PV Buydown
Initiated in 2004, UniSource Energy Services (UES) offers the SunShare hardware buy-down program to encourage its residential and business customers to install new photovoltaic equipment. Under this program, customers who purchase new photovoltaic systems of at least 1.2 kW up to 15 kW are eligible for an incentive of $3,000 per kW of DC capacity.
BLOGS
Arizona Crossroads for a Sustainable Future
Where Business, Education and the Environment Come Together for a Sustainable Future
Treehugger
Phoenix Examiner Green Business Blog - Brian Coppa
CASE STUDIES
Building Green
US DOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
COST OF LEED
Davis Langdon Study - Revisited
US General Services Administration LEED Cost Study
State of California Report: Green Building Costs and Financial Benefits
GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Architecture 2030
Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization, was established in response to the global-warming crisis by architect Edward Mazria in 2002. 2030's mission is to rapidly transform the US and global Building Sector from the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions to a central part of the solution to the global-warming crisis. Our goal is straightforward: to achieve a dramatic reduction in the global-warming-causing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the Building Sector by changing the way buildings and developments are planned, designed and constructed.
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA
Scottsdale Green Building Program
The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants.
Town of Buckeye - Green Home Process
Pima County Green Building Program
Coconino County Sustainable Building Program
The mission of the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to encourage sustainable and energy efficient building practices throughout northern Arizona.
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
Athena Institute
A non-profit organization, ATHENA seeks to improve the sustainability of the built environment by meeting the building communities need for better information and tools. Through offices in Canada and the United States, the Institute furthers the use and science of LCA through groundbreaking software, world class databases and customized consulting services and by working collaboratively with the international research community
Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES)
BEES measures the environmental performance of building products by using the life-cycle assessment approach specified in the ISO 14040 series of standards
EPA - Tools for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and other Environmental Impacts (TRACI)
The U.S. EPA has developed TRACI, the Tool for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and other environmental Impacts to assist in impact assessment for Sustainability Metrics, Life Cycle Assessment, Industrial Ecology, Process Design, and Pollution Prevention. This tool was utilized as a weighting assessment for the upcoming LEED 2009 program.
PRODUCT GUIDELINES AND RESOURCES
GreenSpec Directory
The online GreenSpec® Directory lists product descriptions for over 2,000 environmentally preferable products. To choose these products our editors conduct their own research based on GreenSpec's current editorial focus.
Green Building Pages
A sustainable building materials database and design tool for the environmentally and socially responsible designer, builder and client.
Oikos Green Building Source
STATE AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
Alliance for Construction Excellence
ACE was formed as a mechanism to assist the construction industry in assimilating technological change and research innovations. ACE is also a "think tank" for industry professionals to identify, define and resolve industry problems. Dedicated to the improvement of productivity, quality, profitability and effectiveness of the construction industry, members of ACE promote research; collect, analyze, manage and disseminate information; and provide continuing education and training that firms and practitioners do not have the capacity to do on their own.
American Institute of Architects - Arizona
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Central Arizona Chapter
Arizona Association of Environmental Education (AAEE)
A non profit organization working to enhance the quality of environmental education in Arizona
Arizona Builders Alliance
The Arizona Builders' Alliance represents more than 300 companies and their employees from open shop and union to general contractors, subcontractors, professional service firms and suppliers supporting the construction industry.
Arizona Cool Roof Council
The Arizona Cool Roof Council (ACRC) is a non-profit independent organization that promotes the use of cool roofing materials in new and renovated roof systems.
Arizona Department of Commerce - Energy Programs
The Arizona Department of Commerce encourages energy efficiency and renewable energy usage, provides energy information and policy advice, supports reduced utility costs and improved comfort for Arizona's low income residents
Arizona Environmental Strategic Alliance
The Alliance is a unique public-private partnership which demonstrates environmental leadership to Arizona communities and businesses. The Alliance recognizes leadership characteristics, shares expertise, builds public trust, and works in partnership for positive environmental change. As its cornerstone, the Alliance believes that organizations exhibit environmental leadership by achieving environmental performance beyond regulations and visibly models this philosophy to communities and businesses. Learn more at "About the Alliance".
Arizona Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG's)
AZ PIRG takes on powerful interests on behalf of Arizona citizens working to win concrete results for our health and well-being
Arizona Recycling Coalition
The Arizona Recycling Coalition (AzRC) is a non-profit organization of professionals and citizens pledged to promoting recycling efforts in the public sector and in business communities throughout Arizona. AzRC provides strong leadership on waste reduction issues and promotes the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle ethic through education and membership involvement in the state.
Arizona Solar Center
The mission of the Arizona Solar Center is to enhance the utilization of renewable energy, educate Arizona's residents on solar technology developments, support commerce and industry in the development of solar and other sustainable technologies and coordinate these efforts throughout the state of Arizona.
City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development
Energy Information Administration - Arizona
Environment Arizona
Environment Arizona is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Arizona's environment
Northern Arizona Sustainable Living Association
An organization focused on educating the community about sustainable lifestyle choices
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP)
SWEEP is dedicated to promoting greater energy efficiency in a six state region (AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT and WY). They work collaboratively with utilities, state agencies, elected officials, businesses, environmental groups and energy efficiency professionals
Sustainable Arizona
Sustainable Arizona is a resource, education and action organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Arizona and the Southwest. We work with businesses, individuals, governments and other organizations to build resilient economies, strong communities and healthy natural environments.
Sustainable Tucson
The purpose of Sustainable Tucson is to facilitate an inclusive, dynamic community-building process that ensures economic prosperity, social vibrancy, and ecological health.
UNIVERSITY BASED PROGRAMS / ORGANIZATIONS
Arizona Water Institute
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona have formed a partnership that will position the state as a world leader in water resources management and technology. The primary driver for this initiative is sustaining Arizona's water supply, which is crucial to the state's economy, the health and well-being of its residents, and its natural environment.
Arizona Wind Working Group
The mission of the Arizona Wind Working Group is to work collaboratively to encourage the development of commercial and small-scale wind energy in the State of Arizona.
ASU Global Institute of Sustainability
The Institute conducts research, education, and problem-solving related to sustainability, with a special focus on urban environments. The Institute initiates and nurtures work on issues of sustainability across many departments on the four campuses of ASU, and collaborates with other academic institutions, governments, businesses and industries, and community groups locally, nationally, and globally.
NAU Center for Sustainable Environments
Water Resources Research Center
The University of Arizona's Water Resources Research Center promotes understanding of state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PROCESS AND RESOURCES
Whole Building Design Guide
The WBDG is the only web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners with one-stop access to up-to-date information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective.
National Resource Defense Council: Building Green from Practice to Principle
Greener Buildings
EPA Green Buildings
Sustainable Building Technical Manual
This manual helps designers, builders, owners and operators of public and private facilities implement green strategies. Produced by Public Technologies Inc., the U.S. Green Building Council, and the U.S. Department of Energy, with additional support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the manual offers step-by-step guidelines for energy- and resource-efficient building during predesign, design, construction, operations and management.
Sustainable Sourcebook
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES
Assessment of the Technical Potential for Achieving Net Zero-Energy Buildings in the Commercial Sector - Published by NREL
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