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Montana – Property Tax Abatement for Production and Manufacturing Facilities

Incentive Type Industry Recruitment/Support
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration, Hydrogen, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Manufacturers
Incentive Amount 50% tax abatement
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 5/25/2007

More Information Contact:

Information Specialist - MT Dept. of Rev. Montana Department of Revenue P.O. Box 5805 Helena, MT 59604-5805 Phone: (406) 444-6900 Web Site: http://mt.gov/revenue/ Paul Cartwright Montana Department of Environmental Quality Energy Planning & Renewable Energy 1100 North Last Chance Gulch P. O. Box 200902 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 841-5234 Fax: (406) 841-5091 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://deq.mt.gov/energy/default.mcpx  

Montana – Residential Alternative Energy System Tax Credit

Incentive Type Personal Tax Credit
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Low-Emission Wood Stoves, Small Hydroelectric, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount 100%
Maximum Incentive$500 per individual taxpayer; up to $1,000 per household
Eligible System Size(s)Hydroelectric systems not to have generation capacity greater than 1 MW
Equipment StandardsSystems must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:1/1/2002
Expiration Date:none

More Information Contact:

Kathi Montgomery Montana Department of Environmental Quality Energy Planning & Renewable Energy 1100 North Last Chance Gulch PO Box 200902 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 841-5243 Fax: (406) 841-5091 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://deq.mt.gov/energy/default.mcpx Information Specialist - MT Dept. of Rev. Montana Department of Revenue P.O. Box 5805 Helena, MT 59604-5805 Phone: (406) 444-6900 Web Site: http://mt.gov/revenue/    

Montana – Renewable Energy Systems Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount 100% for 10 years.
Maximum IncentiveBased on investment of $20,000 for single family, and on investment of $100,000 for multi-family, non-residential.
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Information Specialist - MT Dept. of Rev. Montana Department of Revenue P.O. Box 5805 Helena, MT 59604-5805 Phone: (406) 444-6900 Web Site: http://mt.gov/revenue/

Montana – Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small Hydroelectric, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government
Incentive Amount Varies
Maximum Incentive$40,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/1/2001

More Information Contact:

Kathi Montgomery Montana Department of Environmental Quality Energy Planning & Renewable Energy 1100 North Last Chance Gulch PO Box 200902 Helena, MT 59620 Phone: (406) 841-5243 Fax: (406) 841-5091 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://deq.mt.gov/energy/default.mcpx

Idaho – Residential Alternative Energy Tax Deduction

Incentive Type Personal Deduction
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount 40% in the first year; 20% per year for next three years
Maximum Incentive$5,000 per year; $20,000 total deduction
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Public Information Idaho Tax Commission 800 Park Blvd. #4 Boise, ID 83722 Phone: (208) 334-7660 Phone 2: (800) 972-7660 Fax: (208) 334-7846 E-Mail: [email protected]

Idaho – Low-Interest Energy Loan Programs

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Hospitals
Incentive Amount Residential: $1,000 to $15,000 Commercial: $1,000 to $100,000 Agricultural: Up to $100,000 Renewable Loans: Up to $100,000 Schools, Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities: Up to $100,000
Maximum IncentiveResidential: $15,000 All others: $100,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Terms 4% interest with 5-year term

More Information Contact:

Terry Hoebelheinrich Office of Energy Resources 304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250 PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0199 Phone: (208) 332-1670 Fax: (208) 332-1661 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.idaho.gov

Idaho – Questar Gas – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Clothes Washers, Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Tankless Water Heaters, Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace, Solar Assisted Water Heater
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount Furnace: $200-$400 Solar Assisted Water Heater: $750 Storage Water Heater: $50-$100 Gas Condensing/Hybrid Water Heater: $350 Tankless Water Heater: $300-$350 Boiler: $400 - $600 Solar Hot Water Heater: $750 Gas Clothes Washer: $50 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace: $200 Windows: $0.95/sq. ft. Insulation: $0.07-$0.30/sq. ft. Duct Sealing/Insulation: $100 + $5.25/ln. ft. Programmable Thermostat: $30 In-Home Energy Audit: Discounted to $25
Maximum IncentiveLimit of one rebate per appliance type Duct Sealing/Insulation: $450 (Single Family); $250 (Multifamily)
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsFurnace: AFUE 90% Solar Assisted Water Heater: SRCC OG-300 Storage Water Heater: EF .62 Gas Condensing/Hybrid Water Heater: EF .90 Tankless Water Heater: EF .82 Boiler: AFUE 85% Solar Hot Water Heater: $750 Gas Clothes Washer: MEF 2.6 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace: AFUE 70% Windows: U-Value of 0.30 or lower Insulation: must attain certain R-level improvements Duct Sealing/Insulation: Questar Gas 2011 Duct Sealing and Insulation Specification
Installation StandardsInsulation must be installed by a program approved ThermWise Authorized Contractor.
Start Date 3/1/2011

More Information Contact:

ThermWise Rebates Questar Gas PO Box 45360 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0360 Phone: (800) 323-5517 Phone 2: (800) 867-2044 Fax: (800) 687-6176 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thermwise.com

Idaho – Questar Gas – Residential Solar Assisted Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Residential, Construction, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount $750
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust be active and certified OG-300 by SRCC Must be used in support of a new or existing gas appliance such as a boiler, storage water heater, or pool heating system.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date

More Information Contact:

ThermWise Rebates Questar Gas PO Box 45360 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0360 Phone: (800) 323-5517 Phone 2: (800) 867-2044 Fax: (800) 687-6176 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thermwise.com