Ways to Save Money

In addition to savings on power and water bills, there are other economic incentives to help consumers make their homes more water and energy efficient.

Learn about tax credits, rebates, and free water conservation kits:
http://energystar.gov/taxcredits
http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net/documents/ indiv_incentives.html

Annual State Sales Tax Holiday
• In 2008, the state legislature approved a sales tax holiday for select WaterSense certified products and for select ENERGY STAR certified products. Watch for future tax holidays. Visit http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net/documents/waterSense_taxHoliday.html

Federal Tax Credits
• Beginning in 2009, the U.S. government will offer tax credits for qualifying energy-efficient appliances (dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators) and home improvement materials (windows, doors, roofing, insulation). Visit http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm for updated information as it becomes available

Toilet Rebates (toilet replacement)
• For Fulton, Clayton, & Gwinnett counties, call 404-463-8645, or visit http://www.northgeorgiawater.com/html/315.htm
• For Dekalb County, call 770-270-6243, or visit http://dekalbwatershed.com/PDF/ToiletRebateProgramGuidelines.pdf
• For Cobb County, call 770-419-6244, or visit http://water.cobbcountyga.gov/pdf/trp_application.pdf
• For other counties, check with your local water provider.