Sustainable practices on a small and large scale includes:
Federal & State Tax Incentives
U.S. Dept. of Energy - Federal Consumer Energy Tax Incentives
- Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Tax Credits
- Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits
- Automobile Tax Credits
- Hybrid Gas-Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Plug-In Electric Vehicles
- Plug-In Hybrid Conversion Kits
U.S. Dept. of Energy - Tax Breaks for Businesses
- Renewable Energy Incentives
- Transportation & Domestic Fuel Security
- Energy Conservation and Efficiency
For a summary of tax provisions for energy production and conservation (as of April 21, 2009), see the Joint Committee on Taxation's report.
Oregon Dept. of Energy - State Residential Energy Tax Credits
- Appliances
- Fuel Cells
- Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
- Solar systems
- Water Heating Systems
- Wind Energy
- Wood and Pellet Stoves
- Vehicles
Oregon Dept. of Energy - State Business Energy Tax Credits
- Energy Efficiency Projects
- Homebuilders
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Rentals
- Transportation Projects
Investing in the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) program
Salvation Army Value Guide for Donated Items
Additonal Sustainability Links
LEED - U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Recycling Electronics - Oregon E-Cycles
Free recycling for computers, monitors, and TVs. All collection sites listed by city.
Free Geek
A non-profit organization participating in the Oregon E-Cycles program. Usable parts are re-built; unusable parts are recycled according to the strict environmental requirements of the Basel Action Network.
