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Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association provides incentives through its Comfort Advantage Program to encourage energy efficiency within the residential sector. Rebates are available for heat pumps and electric water heaters in both new and existing homes. However, higher rebates are offered if a home meets the standards of a Comfort Advantage Home. Such homes must be new and feature:
* Flat ceiling insulation of R-30 or higher
* Wall insulation of R-18 or higher
* Floor insulation of R-19 or greater
* Dual-pane windows

In April 2010, the Mississippi Legislature enacted [http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2010/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1701S... HB 1701], establishing the Mississippi Clean Energy Initiative. This program provides an incentive for companies that manufacture systems or components used to generate renewable energy, including biomass, solar, wind and hydro generation.

Mississippi Power offers rebates to commercial customers to help offset the cost of conversions from gas equipment to energy efficient electric equipment. Rebates are eligible for heat pumps, boilers, water heaters, infrared heat and cooking equipment. Equipment must meet all program requirements and efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the rebate. Mississippi Power must verify the installation of equipment before awarding rebates. Efficiency incentives are paid directly to the customer. Call 800-532-1502 for more information.

Mississippi Power offers loans to residential customers to help pay for energy efficiency upgrades. The loan can be used for heat pumps, heating & cooling systems, electric water heaters, electric cooling if included with electric heat or electric hot water heating, thermal improvements, duct sealing and infiltration control insulation, storm doors, and Energy Star windows. Interest rates can be as low as 9.9% and the term can be 2, 4, 5 or 6 years. The web site contains an application that must be filled out and either faxed or mailed to Mississippi Power.

Mississippi Power offers incentives to its residential customers to help offset the cost of installing energy efficient measures in new homes. A three-level program is offered to encourage the adoption of these energy efficient applications during construction. The Bronze Level, Silver Level and Gold Level each list energy efficiency standards which must be met in order to receive specified incentives. Incentives increase according to the efficiency level which homes reach. Rebates of up to $1,000 are available through this program.

Mississippi Power offers rebates to its residential customers to help offset the cost of conversions from gas equipment to energy efficient electric equipment. Rebates are eligible for heat pumps, HVAC systems, geothermal heat pumps, and water heaters. Equipment must meet all program requirements and efficiency standards in order to be eligible for the rebate. The web site contains contact information and instructions on how customers should proceed. Call 800-532-1502 for more information.

Mississippi offers low-interest loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Eligible renewable energy technologies include solar thermal, solar space heat, solar process heat, photovoltaics (PV), alternative fuels, geothermal, biomass, landfill gas and hydropower. All projects must demonstrate that they will reduce a facility's energy costs. The interest rate is 2% below the prime rate, with a maximum loan term of 10 years. Loans range from $15,000 to $500,000.

Mississippi's Energy-Efficiency Lease Program allows public institutions and private, non-profit hospitals to lease-purchase energy-efficient services and equipment for up to 15 years from the Energy Division of the Mississippi Development Authority. The Energy Division will select a third-party financier to fund energy projects such as lighting, boilers, cooling systems, energy management systems and windows. Participation in this program provides institutions access to technical, legal and financial service providers associated with the Energy Division.

Coast Electric Power Association (CEPA) provides rebates on heat pumps to new homes which meet certain weatherization standards. To qualify for this rebate the home must have:
* Attic insulation of at least R-38 or encapsulated foam attic insulation of R-20 or greater
* Wall insulation of R-13 or higher
* Floor insulation of R-19 or greater
* Dual-pane windows
* Glass area less than 20% of total floor area
* An electric water heater
* Effective air-sealing and attic ventilation
* A properly designed, installed and insulated duct system