Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Maine PACE Loans

Incentive Type	PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Renewable energy installations or electric thermal storage systems approved by Efficiency Maine Trust
Applicable Sectors	Residential
Terms	Loan amount (range): $6,500 to $15,000 Term length: Up to 15 years Interest rate: 4.99% (fixed)
Funding Source	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Program Budget	$30 million
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	None Listed
Start Date	04/04/2011

More Information Contact:

Dana Fischer Efficiency Maine 151 Capitol Street Suite 1 Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: (866) 376-2463 Web Site:http://www.efficiencymaine.com

Massachusetts – Excise Tax Exemption for Solar- or Wind-Powered Systems

Incentive Type	Corporate Exemption
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Wind
Applicable Sectors	Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount	100% of the tangible property portion of the excise tax
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:

Tax Information Massachusetts Department of Revenue P.O. Box 701 Boston, MA 02204 Phone: (800) 392-6089 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.ma.us

Washington – Snohomish County PUD No 1 – Solar Express Rebate Program

Incentive Type	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors	Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Local Government, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount	PV: $500/kW-DC SWH: $500/system
Maximum Incentive	Residential PV: $2,500 Commercial PV: $10,000
Eligible System Size(s)	PV: Up to 100 kW-DC SWH: System must supply 40% of home's domestic hot water (residential); system must have at least 35 sq. ft. of collector area (commercial/industrial)
Equipment Standards	PV: Must be new, UL-listed 1703 for module and 1741 for inverter, must carry 20-year warranty on module and 5-year warranty on inverter, and 2-year workmanship warranty SWH: Must be new, SRCC OG-100 rating, must carry 10-year warranty on collector and 2-year performance workmanship warranty
Installation Standards	Systems must be installed by a PUD-registered solar installer
Start Date	None Listed

More Information Contact:

Energy Hotline Snohomish County PUD PO Box 1107 2320 California St Everett, WA 98206 Phone: (425) 783-1700 Phone 2: (877) 783-1000 Web Site:http://www.snopud.com/

Maine – Efficiency Maine Renewable Energy Program

Incentive Type	State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind
Applicable Sectors	Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount	$500/1000 kWh est annual production
Maximum Incentive	Residential: $2000 Commercial: $4000
Eligible System Size(s)	None Listed
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	All installers must be listed on Efficiency Maine Website as a certified Renewable Energy Installer. PV installers must be a Master Electrician's and be NABCEP certified or working with someone who is NABCEP certified. Solar thermal water systems installers must be certified by the PUC and must hold a state license as a Master Plumber, a Master Oil Burner Technician, or a Propane and Natural Gas Technician, or who is U.S. EPA-approved as a Type II, Type III or Universal HVAC Technician. Solar-thermal systems that heat potable water must be installed under the auspices of a Master Plumber. Wind energy systems must be grid-tied and installed by a factory trained and approved dealer for the system and working under the supervision of a Master Electrician.
Start Date	07/01/2005

More Information Contact:

Dana Fischer Efficiency Maine 151 Capitol Street Suite 1 Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: (866) 376-2463 Web Site:http://www.efficiencymaine.com

Massachusetts – Alternative Energy and Energy Conservation Patent Exemption (Corporate)

Incentive Type	Industry Recruitment/Support
Eligible Technologies	Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors	Commercial
Incentive Amount	100% deduction
Maximum Incentive	None Listed
Eligible System Size(s)	None Listed
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	None Listed
Start Date	1979

More Information Contact:

Tax Information Massachusetts Department of Revenue P.O. Box 701 Boston, MA 02204 Phone: (800) 392-6089 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.ma.us

Massachusetts – Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Residential Program

Incentive Type

State Rebate Program

Eligible Technologies

Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat

Applicable Sectors

Residential, Multi-Family Residential

Incentive Amount

Base rate: $45 X SRCC rating in thousands btu/panel/day (Category D, Mildly Cloudy Day) Additional $200/system for systems with parts manufactured in Massachusetts Additional $1,500/system for metering installation Adder for natural disaster relief of twice the base rebate.

Maximum Incentive

$3,500 per building or 25% of total installed costs

Eligible System Size(s)

None Listed

Equipment Standards

OG-100 Collectors or OG-300 Systems certified by the SRCC 10-year manufacturer's warranty for collectors 2-year warranty for other system components 2-year comprehensive installation warranty

Installation Standards

Shading, tilt, and orientation requirements apply

Start Date

Start Date:	02/07/2011
Expiration Date:	12/31/2016

More Information Contact:

Information - Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 55 Summer Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02110 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.masscec.com/solarhotwater

New Hampshire – Local Option – Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Districts

Incentive Type	PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Daylighting, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors	Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural
Terms	Locally determined
Funding Source	Locally determined
Eligible System Size(s)	None Listed
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	None Listed
Start Date	08/27/2010

Massachusetts – Alternative Energy and Energy Conservation Patent Exemption (Personal)

Incentive Type	Industry Recruitment/Support
Eligible Technologies	Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors	General Public/Consumer
Incentive Amount	100% deduction
Maximum Incentive	None Listed
Eligible System Size(s)	None Listed
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	None Listed
Start Date	1979

More Information Contact:

Tax Information Massachusetts Department of Revenue P.O. Box 701 Boston, MA 02204 Phone: (800) 392-6089 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.ma.us

Massachusetts – MassSAVE – HEAT Loan Program

Incentive Type	Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors	Residential
Incentive Amount	HEAT (Micro Loan): $500 - $2,000 Heat (1-4 Unit, Owner Occupied): $2,000 - $25,000 Heat (1-4 Unit, Non-owner Occupied): $5,000 - $25,000
Maximum Incentive	$25,000
Terms	HEAT (Micro Loan): Rate: 0% Repayment: Up to 2 years HEAT (1-4 Unit, Owner Occupied): Rate: 0% Repayment: Up to 7 years HEAT (1-4 Unit, Non-owner Occupied): Rate: 0% Repayment: Up to 7 years
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	None Listed
Start Date	None Listed

More Information Contact:

HEAT Loan Program MassSAVE Boston, MA Phone: (866) 527-7283 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.masssave.com/

New Hampshire – Local Option – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy

Incentive Type	Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies	Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass
Applicable Sectors	Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount	Varies (local option)
Maximum Incentive	None Listed
Eligible System Size(s)	None Listed
Equipment Standards	None Listed
Installation Standards	None Listed
Start Date	1/1/1976

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Website: http://nh.gov/oep/programs/energy/RenewableEnergyIncentives.htm

Solar Incentives & Rebates

Maine PACE Loans

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Massachusetts – Excise Tax Exemption for Solar- or Wind-Powered Systems

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Washington – Snohomish County PUD No 1 – Solar Express Rebate Program

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Maine – Efficiency Maine Renewable Energy Program

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Massachusetts – Alternative Energy and Energy Conservation Patent Exemption (Corporate)

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Massachusetts – Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Residential Program

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New Hampshire – Local Option – Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Districts

Massachusetts – Alternative Energy and Energy Conservation Patent Exemption (Personal)

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Massachusetts – MassSAVE – HEAT Loan Program

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New Hampshire – Local Option – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy

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