In many areas of the country, utilities and state and local programs offer a range of monetary and non-monetary green building incentives, including energy modeling support, efficient-equipment rebates, credit documentation, expedited permitting and review, tax credits, and technical and administrative assistance.

To find out what incentives are available in your area, contact your state energy office, your local utility and your local building department. The Internet is also a good source of information on incentive programs.

Following are some suggested search terms. To refine your search, add the name of your state or city.

Sample Search Terms	Search Google
Sustainability incentives	GO
Sustainability tax incentives	GO
Brownfield redevelopment incentives	GO
Building material recycling incentives	GO
Clean water incentives	GO
Energy efficiency incentives	GO
Green power incentives	GO
Pollution prevention grants EPA	GO
Renewable energy incentives	GO
Sustainable design incentives	GO