North Carolina – Local Option – Financing Program for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, CHP/Cogeneration, Hydrogen, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, General Public/Consumer |
| Incentive Amount | None specified |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Terms | Interest rate may not exceed 8%; term may not exceed 20 years |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 8/26/2009 |
More Information Contact:
Contact your local government to find out if it offers financing for renewable energy and/or energy efficiency through this option.North Carolina(City of Asheville) – Building Permit Fee Waiver
| Incentive Type | Green Building Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 7/01/2009 |
More Information Contact:
Mark Case Building Safety Department P.O. Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802 Phone: (828) 259-5628 Fax: (828) 250-8785North Carolina(Catawba County) – Green Construction Permitting Incentive Program
| Incentive Type | Green Building Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Construction |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| 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:
Green Construction Permitting Program Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Catawba County Government Center 100 A South West Blvd. Newton, NC 28658 Phone: (828) 465-8376 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/u&e/Maryland(Anne Arundel County) – Solar and Geothermal Equipment Property Tax Credits
| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 50% of the cost of materials and installation less any federal and state grants and state solar energy tax credits |
| Maximum Incentive | $2,500 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 01/01/2007 (solar); 01/01/2009 (geothermal) |
More Information Contact:
Customer Service - Anne Arundel County Office of Finance 44 Calvert Street, Rm. 110 Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 222-1739 Phone 2: (410) 222-1144 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aacounty.org/Finance/index.cfmMaryland(Anne Arundel County) – High Performance Dwelling 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 | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | LEED or NGBS Silver: 40% of property taxes for 5 years LEED or NGBS Gold: 60% of real property taxes for 5 years LEED Platinum or NGBS Emerald: 80% of real property taxes for 5 years |
| Maximum Incentive | LEED or NGBS Silver: $1,000 LEED or NGBS Gold: $2,000 LEED Platinum or NGBS Emerald: $3,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Dwellings must meet or exceed LEED or NGBS Silver standards in order to qualify |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 07/01/2010 |
More Information Contact:
Customer Service - Anne Arundel County Office of Finance 44 Calvert Street, Rm. 110 Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 222-1739 Phone 2: (410) 222-1144 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aacounty.org/Finance/index.cfmSolar Energy Sales Tax Exemption for New York
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, January 8, 2013 – Binghamton, New York – SunMaxx Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is excited to highlight the new law, specific to solar in New York, that went into effect on January 1, 2013. The legislation provides an exemption from New York State sales and compensating use tax on the retail sale and installation of commercial solar energy sysetms equipment. The new law also lets cities and counties do the same. It follows the 2005 tax exemption for residential systems. “The more incentives the better. While it's obvious to those who understand solar thermal that this technology is not only practical this day in age, it's cost effective ---, this new law provides incentive to those who don't already know what a good thing solar thermal technology is” comments Ed Gunn, SunMaxx Sales Manager. 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.