Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Oregon – Renewable Energy Systems Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Methane Gas, Solar Pool Heating, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Incentive Amount 100%
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Expiration Date 7/1/2018

More Information Contact:

Public Information Officer - ODOE Oregon Department of Energy 625 Marion Street, N.E. Salem, OR 97301-3737 Phone: (503) 378-4040 Phone 2: (800) 221-8035 Fax: (503) 373-7806 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/

New Hampshire – Enterprise Energy Fund Loans

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Not specified, Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Nonprofit
Incentive Amount $10,000 - $500,000
Maximum Incentive$500,000
TermsVary by applicant and project type
Funding SourceThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) State Energy Program (SEP)
Program Budget$6.6 million
Start Date
Start Date:03/2010
Expiration Date:When funding is exhausted

More Information Contact:

Cassandra Bradley New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority 14 Dixon Avenue Suite 102 Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 717-9114 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nhcdfa.org

Washington-Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard for Affordable Housing

Incentive Type Green Building Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Low-Income Residential
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Dena Harris Housing Trust Fund Washington Department of Commerce P.O. Box 42525 1011 Plum St SE Olympia, WA 98504-2525 Phone: (360) 725-2902 Fax: (360) 586-5880 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.commerce.wa.gov

Oregon – Community Renewable Energy Feasibility Fund Program

Incentive Type State Grant Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount Varies by project
Maximum Incentive$50,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsElectric generation projects must aim to be sized 25 kW to 10 MW
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Rebecca O'Neil Oregon Department of Energy 625 Marion Street, N.E. Salem, OR 97301-3737 Phone: (503) 373-2295 Fax: (503) 373-7806 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.oregon.gov/energy

New Hampshire – Commercial & Industrial Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount PV: $0.80/W (DC) for new systems; $0.50/W (DC) for additions to existing systems Solar Thermal: $0.12/rated or modeled kBtu/year for new systems with 15 or fewer collectors, $0.07/rated or modeled kBtu/year for new systems with more than 15 collectors; $0.04/modeled kBtu/year for additions to existing systems
Maximum IncentiveThe lesser of 25% of the total cost or $50,000
Eligible System Size(s)Maximum: 100 kW (DC)
Equipment StandardsPV: Must comply with UL 1703 (by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory); inverters must comply with IEEE 1547 and UL 1741. Systems greater than 50 kW must include revenue-grade meter. Minimum system warranty of 5 years. Solar Thermal: Must be SRCC-rated. Systems with a collector area of 500 sq. ft. or greater must include an output meter and/or web-based temperature monitoring. Minimum system warranty of 5 years.
Installation StandardsPre-approval required
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits Customer
Start Date
Start Date:11/1/2010
Expiration Date:When funding is exhausted

More Information Contact:

Jack Ruderman New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission 21 S. Fruit St. Suite 10 Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-2431 Fax: (603) 271-3868 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.puc.nh.gov

Washington – Clark Public Utilities – Solar Energy Equipment Loan

Incentive Type
Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount Solar PV: up to $30,000 Solar Pool Heaters and Solar Water Heaters: up to $10,000
Maximum Incentive
Solar PV: $30,000 Solar Pool Heaters and Solar Water Heaters: $10,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Bob West Clark PUD 1200 Fort Vancouver Way P.O. Box 8900 Vancouver, WA 98668 Phone: (360) 992-3362 Phone 2: (360) 992-3000 Fax: (360) 992-3038 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com

Rhode Island – Local Option – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Varies (local option)
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Charles Hawkins Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5890 Phone: (401) 574-9100 Fax: (401) 222-1260 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.ri.gov

Connecticut – Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems

Incentive Type Sales Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Other Distributed Generation Technologies, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Installer/Contractor
Incentive Amount 100% exemption
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/1/2007

More Information Contact:

Public Information Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Taxpayer Services Division 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106-5032 Phone: (860) 297-5962 Web Site: http://www.ct.gov/DRS  

Pennsylvania – High Performance Building Incentives Program

Incentive Type State Grant Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Bio-gas, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount Vary by project, but program generally requires matching funds at least equivalent to DCED funding
Maximum IncentiveResidential loans/loan guarantees: $100,000 Commercial loans/loan guarantees: $2 million Grants: Lesser of 10% of project costs or $500,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsProjects must achieve minimum certification under LEED, Green Globes, or the National Green Building standard (e.g., Gold under LEED NC); projects must also meet additional requirements in certain categories.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:April 2009
Expiration Date:None

More Information Contact:

Program Information - DCED High Performance Building Program Department of Community and Economic Development Center for Business Financing - Site Development Division Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North Street, 4th Floor Harrisburg , PA 17120-0225 Phone: (717) 783-5046 Fax: (717) 787-0879 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.newpa.com/  

Oregon – Ashland Electric Utility – Bright Way to Heat Water Rebate

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $0.40/annual kWh saved (on average $800 to $1,000)
Maximum Incentive$1,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

 
Larry Giardina Ashland Electric Utilities Department 20 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-2065 Phone 2: (541) 552-2436 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423