Energy Resources and Incentive Programs
Energy Policy Act 2005 and Tax CreditsThe Energy Policy Act of 2005 became available to homeowners, businesses, and manufacturers on January 1, 2006. It provides a variety of tax credits for the purchase of energy efficient buildings and improvements to existing buildings. More information can be found on the Building Energy Codes Resource Center site.
Additional Resources
- Tax incentives for buildings and other efficiency improvements
- Commercial building provisions
- U.S. Department of Energy
Incentive Programs
- DSIRE – Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency
- BC Hydro LED product incentive program
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company lighting incentive program
Whether a slowdown in the economy has affected your business or not, it’s generally not a good idea to slow down your marketing efforts in a recession. In fact, we have found it is very productive to be more aggressive when others are “cutting back.” But, when sales slump and business owners look for ways to cut expenses, many businesses slash spending on marketing until the economy “gets better.” It is important to remember the main purpose of marketing is to generate qualified leads, and it may be necessary to spend more money, not less, to generate the leads you need. Therefore, it is essential to be consistent in your marketing efforts.
