Monthly Archives - January 2013

South Carolina – Solar Energy and Small Hydropower Tax Credit (Corporate)

Incentive Type  Corporate Tax CreditEligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Cooling, Daylighting, Small HydroelectricApplicable Sectors  Commercial, ResidentialIncentive Amount  25% of eligible costsMaximum Incentive In any given tax year, $3,500, or 50% of taxpayer's tax liability for that taxable year, whichever is lessEligible System Size(s) None ListedEquipment Standards Solar-thermal...

South Carolina – Santee Cooper – Renewable Energy Resource Loans

Incentive Type  Utility Loan ProgramEligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Small HydroelectricApplicable Sectors  ResidentialIncentive Amount  $1,000-$40,000Maximum Incentive $40,000Terms Rate: variable - check website Repayment: up to 10 yearsEquipment Standards None ListedInstallation Standards None ListedStart Date  10/1/2007More Information Contact: Energy Support Services Santee Cooper 305A Gardner Lacy Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Phone: (843) 761-8000 Fax: (843) 761-7060 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: 

Ohio – Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Program

Incentive Type  Industry Recruitment/SupportEligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, CHP/Cogeneration, Advanced Solid Waste, Electricity Storage, Advanced Nuclear, Anaerobic Digestion, Fuel Cells using Renewable FuelsApplicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local...

Ohio – Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance – Residential Loan Program

Incentive Type  Local Loan ProgramEligible Technologies  Solar Water HeatApplicable Sectors  ResidentialIncentive Amount  6.99% fixed rate; loan term of 10 years Loans available from $2,500 - $20,000 100% financing available Rebates up to 50% are also available with the loanMaximum Incentive None ListedEligible System Size(s) None ListedEquipment Standards None ListedInstallation Standards None ListedStart Date  None ListedMore Information Contact: Greater...

Ohio – Hamilton County – Home Improvement Program

Incentive Type  Local Loan ProgramEligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, DaylightingApplicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family ResidentialIncentive Amount  $1,500-$50,000Maximum Incentive $50,000Terms Interest rate: 3% below market rate Length: 5 yearsEquipment Standards None ListedInstallation Standards None ListedStart Date  None ListedMore Information Contact: Jay Springer Hamilton County Department of Planning and Development 138 East Court Street Room...

Green Energy Ohio – GEO Solar Thermal Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Non-Profit Rebate ProgramEligible Technologies  Solar Water HeatApplicable Sectors  ResidentialIncentive Amount  $30 per kBtu/dayMaximum Incentive $2,400Eligible System Size(s) None ListedEquipment Standards Must be new and come with a manufacturer's warranty of one year or more; Solar collectors must be OG-100 certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC). SRCC certified systems...

Ohio – Air-Quality Improvement Tax Incentives

Incentive Type  Other IncentiveEligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, CHP/CogenerationApplicable Sectors  Commercial, IndustrialIncentive Amount  None ListedMaximum Incentive None ListedEligible System Size(s) None ListedEquipment Standards None ListedInstallation Standards None ListedStart Date  None ListedMore Information Contact: Information OAQDA Ohio Air Quality Development Authority 50 W...

Ohio – Local Option – Special Energy Improvement Districts

Incentive Type  PACE FinancingEligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Anaerobic Digestion, Geothermal Direct-UseApplicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, AgriculturalTerms  Low-interest, 30-year loanMaximum Incentive None ListedEligible System Size(s) None ListedEquipment Standards None ListedInstallation Standards None ListedStart Date  10/16/2009More Information Contact: http://www.neoaed.org/

Ohio(City of Cincinnati) – Property Tax Abatement for Green Buildings

Incentive Type  Property Tax IncentiveEligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, DaylightingApplicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family ResidentialIncentive Amount  Residential New Construction: 100% tax abatement for 15 years Residential Renovations: 100% tax abatement for 10 years Commercial New Construction: Effective 75% tax abatement for...

Ohio(City of Cleveland) – Residential Property Tax Abatement for Green Buildings

Incentive Type  Property Tax IncentiveEligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, DaylightingApplicable Sectors  Residential, Construction, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income ResidentialIncentive Amount  100% for 10-15 yearsMaximum Incentive None ListedEligible System Size(s) None ListedEquipment Standards Buildings must achieve Cleveland's Green Building StandardInstallation Standards None ListedStart Date  01/01/2010More...