Maryland(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 |
More Information Contact:
Baltimore County - Tax Payer Services Office of Budget and Finance 400 Washington Ave, Room 150 Towson, MD 21204-4665 Phone: (410) 887-2404 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/budfin/Maryland(Carroll Count) – Green Building Property Tax Credit
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial | ||||
| Incentive Amount | 25% to 75% property tax credit for 5 years; tax credit level varies by certification rating | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed | ||||
| Equipment Standards | Building must be certified at LEED Silver or higher; two Green Globes or higher under the Green Globes rating system; or a county recognized equivalent program | ||||
| Installation Standards | None Listed | ||||
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More Information Contact:
Business Information Carroll County Department of Economic Development 225 N. Center St., Suite 101 Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: (410) 386-2070 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.carrollbiz.org/Maryland(Harford County) – Property Tax Credit for Solar and Geothermal Devices
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 100% of total real property taxes on the host structure for one year |
| Maximum Incentive | $2,500 per device; $5,000 per property per fiscal year |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Devices must meet safety and performance standards set by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Kathy Stryjewski Harford County Department of the Treasury 220 South Main Street Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (410) 638-3341 Ext.3455 Phone 2: (410) 879-2000 Fax: (410) 638-3601 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/Maryland(Howard County) – High Performance and Green Building Property Tax Credit
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | High Performance Buildings (except R-2, R-3 buildings): credit of 10% to 75% of taxes owed for 3 to 5 years; varies by building type and building rating High Performance R-2, R-3 Buildings: credit of 19% to 100% of taxes owed for 4 years; varies by building rating and declines for each year claimed (i.e., the Year 2 % is less than Year 1) Green Buildings (w/energy conservation devices): credit of 14% - 20% of cost of device for 3 years; varies by building rating |
| Maximum Incentive | High Performance Buildings (except R-2, R-3 buildings): none specified High Performance R-2, R-3 Buildings: $5,000 per building or owner-occupied unit Green Buildings (w/energy conservation devices): limited to assessed property taxes on the structure |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | High Performance Buildings: Building must meet minimum LEED Silver (2009 CS, EB, or LEED for Homes); NGBC Silver or equivalent standard allowed if adopted by the director of inspections, licenses and permits Green Buildings (w/energy conservation devices): Buildings must be LEED certified at a minimum. |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | High Performance Buildings: 07/01/2008 High Performance R-2, R-3 buildings: 06/30/2012 |
More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Information - High Performance Buildings Tax Credit Howard County Government Department of Finance 3430 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 Phone: (410) 313-3196 Web Site: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/ Taxpayer Information - Green Buildings Tax Credit Howard County Government Department of Finance 3430 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, MD 21034 Phone: (410) 313-4075 Web Site: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/North Carolina – Piedmont EMC – Residential Solar Loan Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Up to $10,000 |
| Terms | 5% for 7 years |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date |
More Information Contact:
Customer Service Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation Post Office Drawer 1179 Hillsborough, NC 27278-1179 Phone: (919) 732-2123 Phone 2: (800) 222-3107 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pemc.coop/North Carolina – Piedmont EMC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $500 |
| 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:
Jay Berry Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation Post Office Drawer 1179 Hillsborough, NC 27278-1179 Phone: (919) 732-2123 Phone 2: (800) 222-3107 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pemc.org/North Carolina – South River EMC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $400 |
| Maximum Incentive | $400 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Solar Collectors: SRCC OG-100 certification Solar Water Heating Systems: SRCC OG-300 certification |
| Installation Standards | System must be installed by a contractor currently certified to install solar water heaters by the SRCC and has all required NC licenses and certifications. |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Solar Water Heating Rebate Program South River EMC PO Box 931 17494 US 421 S. Dunn, NC 28335 Phone: (910) 230-2982 Phone 2: (800) 338-5530 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sremc.comSouth Carolina – Solar Energy and Small Hydropower Tax Credit (Corporate)
| Incentive Type | Corporate Tax Credit |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Cooling, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 25% of eligible costs |
| Maximum Incentive | In any given tax year, $3,500, or 50% of taxpayer's tax liability for that taxable year, whichever is less |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Solar-thermal systems must be certified by SRCC or a comparable entity endorsed by the S.C. Energy Office |
| Carryover Provisions | Excess credit may be carried forward up to 10 years |
| Start Date | 1/1/2006 |