Energy Saving Rebates up to $175
NV Energy offers rebates for the installation of high efficiency stand-alone gas furnaces and gas boilers for residential customers in northern Nevada. A refrigerator recycling rebate is also offered for eligible older model refrigerators (you get $30). NV Energy will pick up the refrigerator for free. Rebates range from $30 to $175.  To learn more, contact:  NV Energy, P O Box 10100, Reno, NV 89520; 775-834-4444; http://www.nvenergy.com/saveenergy/home/rebates/refrigeratorrecycling.cfm

Renewable Energy Opportunities
The RenewableGenerations Rebate Program offers rebates for photovoltaic (PV) systems and small wind and hydroelectric systems.  Rebates are now available for grid-connected PV installations on residences, small businesses, public buildings, non-profits and schools; small wind systems on residences, small businesses, agricultural sites, schools and public buildings; and small hydroelectric systems installed at grid-connected agricultural sites. Participants must be current customers of the utilities to participate.  Incentives range from $11,500 to $230,000.  To learn more, contact:  NV Energy, RenewableGenerations, 6100 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89511; 866-786-3823; http://www.nvenergy.com/renewablesenvironment/renewablegenerations/

$1,625 to Install a New Air Conditioner
NV Energy offers rebates for the installation of high efficiency A/C units, air source heat pumps, and pool pumps for residential customers in southern Nevada. The air conditioning rebate is for non-window A/C units and air source heat pumps with a minimum SEER of 14 or higher.  Up to $1,625 is available.  Contact:  NV Energy, State of Nevada, Nevada Energy Connection, 6100 Neil Rd., Reno, NV 89511; 800-962-0399; Fax:  755-834-4202; http://www.nvenergy.com/saveenergy/home/rebates/airconditioning.cfm

100% Tax Exemption for Energy Improvements to Your Property
In Nevada, any value added by a qualified renewable energy system shall be subtracted from the assessed value of any residential, commercial or industrial building for property tax purposes. Qualified equipment includes solar, wind, geothermal, solid waste and hydroelectric systems used to heat or cool a building, heat or cool water used by a building, or generate electricity used by the building. This exemption applies for all years following installation.  The renewable energy property tax exemption cannot be claimed if another state tax abatement or exemption is claimed by the same building.  Contact:  Information Specialist - Dept. of Taxation, NV Department of Taxation, 1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 115, Carson City, NV 89706; 775-684-2000; Fax:  775-684-2020; http://energy.state.nv.us/renewable/incentives.htm