NYS Sales Tax Exemption
| Incentive Type | State Sales Tax Exemption |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heating, Solar Water Heating, Solar Space Heating, PV, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 100% Of State Sales Tax |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | Residential: 09/01/2005 Commercial: 01/01/2013 |
More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Assistance - Sales Tax Information Center New York State Department of Taxation and Finance W.A. Harriman Campus Albany, NY 12227 Phone: (518) 485-2889 Phone 2: (800) 698-2909 Web Site: /www.tax.ny.gov/NYS Solar Thermal Rebate Incentive
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Non-Profit, Schools, Local Gov'ts, State Gov't, Federal Gov't, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural, Institutional |
| Incentive Amount | $1.50 / kwh displaced / year |
| Maximum Incentive | Residential: $4,000 / site/meter Non-Residential: $25,000 / site/meter Capped at 80% of calculated existing thermal load |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No Limits |
| Equipment Standards | All systems and components must be new. Collectors and tank must be SRCC Certified and listed in PowerClerk. Must include 5-year all-inclusive, fully-transferable warranty |
| Installation Standards | Must supplement current electric hot water system. System losses (shading and orientation) may not exceed 25% of ideal production. Installers must be NYSERDA approved. |
| Total Program Budget | Total (2010-2015): $24.965 million (~ $4.3 million / year) |
| Start / End Date: | 12/10/2010 (start) to 12/31/2015 (end) |
More Information Contact:
Marci Brunner New York State Energy Research And Development Authority (NYSERDA) 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-1091 P: 518.862.1090 x3415 E: solarthermal (at) nyserday.org www.nyserda.org
NYSERDA
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203
P: 1-866-NYSERDA
F: 518-862-1091 www.nyserda.ny.gov
SunMaxx Launches Two New Online Solar Equipment Platforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, December 20, 2012 – Binghamton, New York – SunMaxx Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, launches two new online solar equipment platforms aimed at connecting buyers and sellers to provide the best value to the online user.
SunMaxx recently launched an online auction site as well as a new classifieds ads site. Both sites will assist our visitors in selling new and used solar energy products. This will also give SunMaxx a platform for selling used, refurbished and overstocked items which, in turn, will make it easier for customers to go solar.
Matt Brown, SunMaxx Solar's Online Marketing Specialist shares, “We listened to our customers and created two, fantastic new platforms that allow us to facilitate the buyer/seller connection. Our customers asked for a way to get rid of their used, unwanted or overstocked solar equipment and we provided the means to do it.” As SunMaxx Solar continues to grow every day, the company never fails to uphold its philosophy of building a sustainable future for our global community. By making its products simpler and more applicable to the general public, our community can make strides towards lessening our carbon footprint. In today’s energy consuming world, SunMaxx Solar offers world-class solar and renewable energy products, striving to meet the increasing need for alternative energy sources.
NYS Solar Tax Credit Assistance
Taxpayer Assistance - Personal Income Tax Information Center New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
W.A. Harriman Campus
Albany, NY 12227
P: 518.457.5181 www.tax.ny.gov
SunMaxx Solars ThermoPower VHP 30 Evacuated Tubes at the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
In September 2009, SunMaxx Solar was pleased to provide the evacuated tube solar collectors for the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center on the Cornell University Campus. Under the direction of M/E Engineering, who were responsible for the mechanical design, the welcome center used 8 ThermoPower evacuated tubes from SunMaxx Solar, which they roof mounted. The collectors are connected to the building's hot water system and the heating system for the building is primarily in floor hot water radiant heat.
New York Residential Solar Tax Credit
| Incentive Type | Personal Income Tax Credit |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Hot Water, Solar Space Heating, Solar Electric (PV) |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 25% For All Technologies |
| Maximum Incentive | $5,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | 25kw Maximum (50kw For Condo & Coop Associations) |
| Equipment Standards | Systems & Components Must Be New And Meet All Performance And Safety Standards |
| Installation Standards | PV Systems Must Be Grid-Tied & Net-Metered |
| Carryover | Excess Credit May Be Carried Forward A Maximum Of 5 Years |
| Date Enacted | Jan 1, 1998 (PV) / Jan 1, 2006 (Solar Thermal) |