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Illinois – Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project Financing

Incentive Type State Bond Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Transmission and Storage, Daylighting, Renewable Fuels, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Institutional, Community Colleges
Incentive Amount Varies by project
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 01/01/2010

More Information Contact:

Main Office Illinois Finance Authority 180 N Stetson Suite 2555 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (800) 717-6066 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.il-fa.com/

Illinois – Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Associations
Incentive Amount Residential and commercial solar PV: $1.50/watt or 25% of project costs Residential and commercial wind: $1.70/watt or 30% of project costs Public sector and non-profit solar PV: $2.60/watt or 40% of project costs Public sector and non-profit wind: $2.60/watt or 40% of project costs All solar thermal projects: 30% of project costs
Maximum Incentive$10,000
Eligible System Size(s)PV systems: Rated design capacity of at least 1 kW; Solar thermal systems: Designed to produce at least 0.5 therms or 50,000 Btus per day or contain at least 60 sq. ft. of collectors Wind: Name-plate capacity 1-100 kW
Equipment StandardsPV systems must be UL-listed or have completed at least one year of field testing Solar thermal systems must be approved by the SRCC or a comparable organization Small wind systems: no specific equipment requirements listed
Installation StandardsSmall wind systems: Must be mounted on a tower at least 60 ft in height, 30 ft above any natural features or structures within 300 feet of installation, on a parcel of land 1 acre or greater, and must be installed in location suitable for wind generation. Other wind turbines not meeting these criteria may be considered at the Department's discretion and depending on funding.
Start Date
Start Date:12/16/1997
Expiration Date:04/30/2013 (current applications)

More Information Contact:

Wayne Hartel Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Bureau of Energy and Recycling 620 East Adams Street Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: (217) 785-3420 Phone 2: (217) 782-7500 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy/

Wisconsin(City of Milwaukee) – Milwaukee Shines Solar Financing

Incentive Type Local Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum Incentive$20,000
TermsInterest Rate Maximum: Prime + 2.25% Interest Rate Minimum: Prime + 1.5% Loan Length: 15 year maximum
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 07/28/2011

More Information Contact:

Amy Heart City of Milwaukee Office of Environmental Sustainability 200 East Wells Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 286-5593 E-Mail: [email protected]

Wisconsin – River Falls Municipal Utilities – Renewable Energy Finance Program

Incentive Type PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
TermsLoan amounts from $2,500 to $50,000 per property Loan may provide up to 100% of project cost at 4% interest rate Loan length: 5-20 years.
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Mike Noreen River Falls Municipal Utilities 222 Lewis Street, Suite 228 River Falls, WI 54022 Phone: (715) 426-3467 Fax: (715) 425-7217 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.rfmu.org/

Wisconsin – Solar and Wind Energy Equipment Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Incentive Amount Varies
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Information Officer Wisconsin Department of Revenue Bureau of Assessment Practices PO Box 8971, MS 6-97 Madison, WI 53708-8971 Phone: (608) 266-7750 Fax: (608) 267-0835 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/index.html

WIsconsin – Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemptions

Incentive Type Sales Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer
Incentive Amount 100% exemption from sales and use tax for eligible purchases
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSolar, wind, and anaerobic digesters must be capable of producing at least 200 watts of alternating current or 600 British thermal units per day
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1979 (certain biomass); 07/01/2011 (solar, wind, and anaerobic digesters)

More Information Contact:

Public Assistance - Sales Tax Wisconsin Department of Revenue P.O. Box 8949 Madison , WI 53708-8949 Phone: (608) 266-2776 Fax: (608) 267-1030 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.revenue.wi.gov

Wisconsin – Renewable Energy Grant Programs

Incentive Type State Grant Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Anaerobic Digestion
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount $25,000-$250,000 per project
Maximum Incentive$250,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsCannot exceed 125% of the kWh or Therms consumed by the customer in a given year (except farm biogas projects)
Installation StandardsMust be installed at a site serviced by a participating utility
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Focus On Energy - Renewable Energy Program 1 S Pinckney Suite 340 Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (800) 762-7077 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.focusonenergy.com

Wisconsin – Renewable Energy Incentives

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount Solar PV: $600/kW DC Solar Hot Water (Electric): $0.35/kWh Solar Hot Water (Natural Gas): $6/Therm Geothermal Heat Pump: $650/unit Wind: Details available in Spring 2013
Maximum IncentiveSolar PV: $2,400 Solar Hot Water (Electric): $1,200 Solar Hot Water (Natural Gas): $1,200 Geothermal Heat Pump: $650 Wind: Details available in Spring 2013
Eligible System Size(s)Solar PV: 0.5 kW minimum
Equipment StandardsAll systems must have a 5-year warranty. Solar PV: Must be listed on Qualified Module or Inverter list. Solar Hot Water: Must be SRCC OG-300 compliant. Geothermal Heat Pump: Must have an EER rating equal or greater than 15 and COP equal or greater than 3.5. Must be AHRI rates or equivalent and have multi-stage compressor.
Installation StandardsSolar PV: Must be installed within 45 degrees of due south, with a panel tilt between 10-50 degrees, less than 10% obstacle shading. Must be installed by a professional contractor. Solar Hot Water: Collector must be installed within 90 degrees of due south and less than 20% obstacle shading. Must be installed by a professional contractor. Geothermal Heat Pump: Must follow ACCA Standard 5 Quality Installation.
Start Date
Start Date:01/01/2013 (current application)
Expiration Date:12/31/2013 (current applications)

More Information Contact:

Focus On Energy - Renewable Energy Program 1 S Pinckney Suite 340 Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (800) 762-7077 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.focusonenergy.com

Minnesota – Local Option – Energy Improvement Financing Programs

Incentive Type PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Terms Loan maturity may not exceed the lesser of the weighted average of the useful life of improvements or 20 years; interest rates locally determined, but must be sufficient to cover program costs.

More Information Contact:

Energy Information Center Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources 85 7th Place East Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 Phone: (800) 657-3710 Fax: (651) 297-7891 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.mn.gov Bradley Hanson Edina Emerald Energy Program Contact Phone: (612) 720-2284 E-Mail: [email protected]

Minnesota – Solar Energy Sales Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Sales Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer
Incentive Amount 100% exemption
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Energy Information Center Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources 85 7th Place East Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101-2198 Phone: (800) 657-3710 Fax: (651) 297-7891 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.mn.gov