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Ohio – Energy Conservation for Ohioans (ECO-Link) Program

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Others
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount 3% rate reduction on a 5-year bank loan (for $25,000) 3% rate reduction on a 7-year bank loan (for over $25,000)
Maximum IncentiveRate reduction available for up to $50,000 and 7 years of the bank loan
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 09/09/2009

More Information Contact:

Jonathan Stone State Treasurer of Ohio Economic Development and Strategic Investments 30 E. Broad Street, 9th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3461 Phone: (800) 228-1102 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://ecolink.ohio.gov Haley Lodge State Treasurer of Ohio Economic Development Department 30 E. Broad Street, 9th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3461 Phone: (614) 728-7774 Phone 2: (614) 466-6546 Fax: (614) 466-2499 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://tos.ohio.gov/Default.aspx  

Maryland(Montgomery County) – High Performance Building 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 Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount 10% to 75% credit from property taxes owed on building for 3-5 years; varies by building type and building rating
Maximum IncentiveTotal: $5 million per fiscal year limit for all buildings Silver rating: $1.5 million per fiscal year Gold rating: $2.5 million per fiscal year
Eligible System Size(s)Building must meet minimum LEED standards (CS, NC, or EB) or equivalent to qualify
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 03/17/2008

More Information Contact:

High Performance Building Property Tax Information - Montgomery County Montgomery County Department of Finance Division of Treasury 255 Rockville Pike, Suite L-15 Rockville , MD 20850 Phone: (240) 777-8965 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/govtmpl.asp?url=/content/finance/index.asp    

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 IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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 IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsEquipment must meet Energy Star criteria
Installation StandardsNone 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.asp

Maryland – 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)
TermsInterest rate of 2.5% for FY 2013; payback of 10 years or less
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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 IncentiveNone Listed
Terms0% interest; 1% administrative fee
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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 StandardsSolar Collectors: SRCC OG-100 certification Solar Water Heating Systems: SRCC OG-300 certification
Installation StandardsSystem 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.com

South 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 IncentiveIn 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 StandardsSolar-thermal systems must be certified by SRCC or a comparable entity endorsed by the S.C. Energy Office
Carryover ProvisionsExcess 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.org

Ohio – 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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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) 297-7299

Ohio – 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
TermsInterest rate: 3% below market rate Length: 5 years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Jay Springer Hamilton County Department of Planning and Development 138 East Court Street Room 807 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: (513) 946-4459 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/