Maryland – State Agency Loan Program
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
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| 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/Maryland – Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program | ||||
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government | ||||
| Incentive Amount | PV: $30-$60/kW (varies by capacity) SWH: $10-$20/square foot (varies by total panel area) | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $6,000 SWH: $5,000 | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | PV: 1 - 200 kW SWH: 50 - 1,200 square feet | ||||
| Equipment Standards | All equipment must be new; PV systems must be grid-tied and meet all applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC standards, and be in compliance with the state net metering law; SHW collectors must be SRCC OG-100 certified | ||||
| Installation Standards | Installer NABCEP certification will be required for PV systems installed on or after July 1, 2014 | ||||
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More Information Contact:
Public Information Officer - MEA Maryland Energy Administration 60 West Street, 3rd Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 260-7655 Phone 2: (800) 723-6374 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.state.md.usMaryland – Residential Clean Energy Grant Program
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program | ||||
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Residential | ||||
| Incentive Amount | PV: $1,000 (flat per installation/household incentive) SWH: $500 (flat per installation/household incentive) | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $1,000 (flat per installation/household incentive) SWH: $500 (flat per installation/household incentive) | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | PV: up to 20 kW SWH: 10-100 square feet | ||||
| Equipment Standards | Solar PV systems must meet applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC standards; solar thermal collectors must be SRCC OG-100 certified | ||||
| Installation Standards | Installer NABCEP certification will be required for PV projects installed on or after July 1, 2014 | ||||
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More Information Contact:
Public Information Officer - MEA Maryland Energy Administration 60 West Street, 3rd Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 260-7655 Phone 2: (800) 723-6374 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.state.md.usSouth 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.orgSouth Carolina – Santee Cooper – Renewable Energy Resource Loans
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Small Hydroelectric |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $1,000-$40,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | $40,000 |
| Terms | Rate: variable - check website Repayment: up to 10 years |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 10/1/2007 |
More Information Contact:
Energy Support Services Santee Cooper 305A Gardner Lacy Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Phone: (843) 761-8000 Fax: (843) 761-7060 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.santeecooper.com/index.htmOhio – Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Program
| Incentive Type | Industry Recruitment/Support |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, CHP/Cogeneration, Advanced Solid Waste, Electricity Storage, Advanced Nuclear, Anaerobic Digestion, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Fed. Government, Institutional |
| Incentive Amount | $50,000 to $2 million |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 06/12/2008 |