Maryland – Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment
| Incentive Type | Sales Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Agricultural |
| Incentive Amount | 100% exemption |
| Maximum Incentive | None |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Information Specialist (Sales Tax) - Comptroller of Maryland Revenue Administration Center Taxpayer Service Section Annapolis, MD 21411 Phone: (800) 638-2937 Phone 2: (410) 260-7980 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.marylandtaxes.com/Maryland – Sales Tax Holiday for Energy-Efficient Appliances
| Incentive Type | Sales Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | General Public/Consumer |
| Incentive Amount | 100% exemption |
| Maximum Incentive | None |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Equipment must meet Energy Star criteria |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 2011 |
More Information Contact:
Information Specialist - Shop Maryland Comptroller of Maryland Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 Phone: (800) 638-2937 Phone 2: (410) 260-7980 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.marylandtaxes.com/default.aspMaryland – Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional, Hospitals |
| Incentive Amount | Varies; $40,000 - $500,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | $500,000 (larger requests considered on a case-by-case basis) |
| Terms | Interest rate of 2.5% for FY 2013; payback of 10 years or less |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Expiration Date | 06/30/2013 (FY 2013 applications) |
More Information Contact:
Dan Bressete Maryland Energy Administration 60 West Street, 3rd Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (800) 723-6374 Fax: (410) 974-2250 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.state.md.us/Maryland – State Agency Loan Program
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting |
| Applicable Sectors | State Government |
| Incentive Amount | Varies, typical loans from $50,000 - $250,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Terms | 0% interest; 1% administrative fee |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 1991 |
More Information Contact:
Dennis Hartline Maryland Energy Administration 60 West Street, 3rd Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (800) 723-6374 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.state.md.us/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 |
More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Assistance South Carolina Department of Revenue 301 Gervais Street P.O. Box 125 Columbia, SC 29214 Phone: (803) 898-5709 Web Site: http://www.sctax.orgOhio – Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance – Residential Loan Program
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive 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 loan |
| 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:
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance 200 W 4th St, Suite 600 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: (513) 621-4232 Fax: (513) 297-7299Ohio – Hamilton County – Home Improvement Program
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Daylighting |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $1,500-$50,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | $50,000 |
| Terms | Interest rate: 3% below market rate Length: 5 years |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |