Connecticut – Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems
| Incentive Type | Sales Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Other Distributed Generation Technologies, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Installer/Contractor |
| Incentive Amount | 100% exemption |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 7/1/2007 |
More Information Contact:
Public Information Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Taxpayer Services Division 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106-5032 Phone: (860) 297-5962 Web Site: http://www.ct.gov/DRSOregon – Ashland Electric Utility – Bright Way to Heat Water Rebate
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $0.40/annual kWh saved (on average $800 to $1,000) |
| Maximum Incentive | $1,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
| Larry Giardina Ashland Electric Utilities Department 20 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-2065 Phone 2: (541) 552-2436 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423 |
Oregon – Consumers Power, Inc. – Solar Energy System Rebate
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | SWH: $500/system PV: $500/kW |
| Maximum Incentive | $3,000 for PV |
| Eligible System Size(s) | SWH: must be greater than 31 square feet |
| Equipment Standards | Systems must qualify for the Oregon tax credits |
| Installation Standards | Systems must be installed by a State of Oregon certified contractor and applications must be pre-approved by Consumers Power |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Thomas Elzinga Consumers Power, Inc. 6990 West Hills Road PO Box 1180 Philomath, OR 97370 Phone: (541) 929-8532 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site:http://www.cpi.coopConnecticut – Energy Conservation Loan
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Single family homes (1-4 family units): $400-$25,000 Multi-family homes (5 or more units): $2,000-$60,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | Single family homes (1-4 family units): $25,000 Multi-family (5 or more units): $60,000 |
| Terms | 0%, 1%, 3% or 6% depending on income, family size, location Repayment term up to 10 years (subject to change) |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Lisa Ruggeri Connecticut Housing Investment Fund 121 Tremont Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 233-5165 Ext.2019 Fax: (860) 920-2038 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.chif.org Ernesto Guardardo Connecticut Housing Investment Fund 121 Tremont Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 233-5165 Ext.2023 Fax: (860) 233-2930 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.chif.orgOregon – EPUD – Solar Water Heater Rebate
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $600 |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | Must use an EPUD-approved contractor |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Joe Savage Emerald People's Utility District 33733 Seavey LP Road Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 744-7448 Fax: (541) 746-0211 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.epud.orgConnecticut – Solar Thermal Incentive Program
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Calculated: $70 multiplied by the SRCC "C" rating multiplied by the number of collectors multiplied by the Shading Factor |
| Maximum Incentive | 50% of the project cost |
| Eligible System Size(s) | System must supply between 50% and 80% of annual domestic hot water needs |
| Equipment Standards | Must be SRCC rated, or rated and certified by independent testing body |
| Installation Standards | Must be installed by eligible installer and be less than 20% shaded and must install performance metering equipment. |
| Program Budget | $2,300,000 |
More Information Contact:
Information - CEFIA Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority 865 Brook Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: (860) 563-0015 Fax: (860) 563-4877 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ctcleanenergy.comOregon – EWEB – Energy Management Services Rebate
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Varies by project |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Colleen Wedin Eugene Water & Electric Board PO Box 10148 Eugene, OR 97440-2148 Phone: (541) 685-7000 Fax: (541) 685-7303 Web Site: http://www.eweb.orgMaryland(Baltimore County) – Property Tax Credit for Solar and Geothermal Devices
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Allocated budget for these credits has been met. New applications will be placed on a wait list.50% of eligible costs |
| Maximum Incentive | Heating System: $5,000 Hot Water Supply System: $1,500 Electricity Generation, Cooling: Not specified |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Systems must meets national safety and performance standards set by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for that type of device |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |