Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Connecticut – Energy Conservation Loan

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount Single family homes (1-4 family units): $400-$25,000 Multi-family homes (5 or more units): $2,000-$60,000
Maximum IncentiveSingle family homes (1-4 family units): $25,000 Multi-family (5 or more units): $60,000
Terms0%, 1%, 3% or 6% depending on income, family size, location Repayment term up to 10 years (subject to change)
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Lisa Ruggeri Connecticut Housing Investment Fund 121 Tremont Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 233-5165 Ext.2019 Fax: (860) 920-2038 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.chif.org Ernesto Guardardo Connecticut Housing Investment Fund 121 Tremont Street Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 233-5165 Ext.2023 Fax: (860) 233-2930 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.chif.org  

Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Residential PV: $0.75/W DC Commercial PV: $0.50 - $0.75/W DC (varies by system size) Residential Battery Backup (1-10 kW only): $0.35/amp-hour Solar Thermal: 35% of installed cost Low-income (PV and solar thermal): 35% of installed cost
Maximum IncentiveResidential PV: lesser of $7,500 or 35% of installed costs Commercial PV: lesser of $52,500 or 35% of installed costs Residential Battery Backup (1-10 kW only): $140/kW (maximum of 400 amp-hours/kW) Solar Thermal: $5,000 for residential, $50,000 for commercial
Eligible System Size(s)Residential PV: 1 kW minimum (10 kW maximum for battery back-up) Commercial PV: 3 kW minimum
Equipment StandardsEquipment must be new; PV equipment must be listed as eligible under the California Solar Initiative (CSI); Utility grade meter (new or refurbished) required for PV systems; SRCC OG-100 certification required for solar thermal collectors
Installation StandardsWork must be performed by a program-approved installer; PV systems must generally be grid-connected (exceptions on a case-by-case basis); Shade and system performance analysis must indicate system output at least 80% of optimum; Newly constructed homes must be Energy Star certified
Start Date 05/18/2009 (date of program opening); 09/01/2010 (battery back addition)

More Information Contact:

Public Information - PA Sunshine Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Office of Energy and Technology Deployment PO Box 8772 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8772 Phone: (717) 783-8411 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy  

Maryland(Baltimore County) – Property Tax Credit for Solar and Geothermal Devices

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount Allocated budget for these credits has been met. New applications will be placed on a wait list.50% of eligible costs
Maximum IncentiveHeating System: $5,000 Hot Water Supply System: $1,500 Electricity Generation, Cooling: Not specified
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSystems must meets national safety and performance standards set by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for that type of device
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Baltimore County - Tax Payer Services Office of Budget and Finance 400 Washington Ave, Room 150 Towson, MD 21204-4665 Phone: (410) 887-2404 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/budfin/

Oregon – EPUD – Solar Water Heater Rebate

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $600
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsMust use an EPUD-approved contractor
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Joe Savage Emerald People's Utility District 33733 Seavey LP Road Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 744-7448 Fax: (541) 746-0211 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.epud.org  

Pennsylvania – Duquesne Light Company – Residential Solar Water Heating Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Mobile Homes
Incentive Amount $300/system
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)No general size limitations for system, but solar storage tanks must have a capacity of at least 1.25 gallons/square foot of collector
Equipment StandardsSystem must be new and Energy Star certified (requires SRCC OG-300 certification, 10-year warranty on collectors, 6-year warranty on tank, 2 year warranty on controllers, 1 year warranty on piping and parts); have a 1 year installation warranty; and meet various other technical requirements (see application for details)
Installation StandardsMust be installed by a qualified contractor (NABCEP certification or a combination of experience and other training qualifies); must retrofit or replace an existing electric water heater; have an output at least 75% of optimal; and meet various other technical specifications (see application for details)
Start Date
Start Date:12/01/2009
Expiration Date:03/31/2013

More Information Contact:

Dave Defide Duquesne Light Company Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Program 411 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 393-6107 Web Site: http://www.wattchoices.com

Maryland(Carroll Count) – Green 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
Incentive Amount 25% to 75% property tax credit for 5 years; tax credit level varies by certification rating
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsBuilding must be certified at LEED Silver or higher; two Green Globes or higher under the Green Globes rating system; or a county recognized equivalent program
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:05/05/2009
Expiration Date:06/30/2014

More Information Contact:

Business Information Carroll County Department of Economic Development 225 N. Center St., Suite 101 Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: (410) 386-2070 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.carrollbiz.org/

Oregon – Solar Water Heating Incentive Program

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural, Institutional, Wineries, Greenhouses, Manufacturing
Incentive Amount Varies by sector, water heating fuel, and electric or gas provider; see below for details
Maximum Incentive$1,500 for residential systems; 35% of system cost for commercial and multifamily
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSystems must be new. Expansions to existing solar systems are not eligible. System must be listed as eligible by Energy Trust and must be SRCC-certified.
Installation StandardsSystems must be installed by a qualified Energy Trust solar contractor. Self-installed systems do not qualify. All commercial systems must be pre-approved prior to installation.
Start Date October 2003

More Information Contact:

Kacia Brockman Energy Trust of Oregon 421 SW Oak Street, Suite 300 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 493-8888 Ext.223 Fax: (503) 546-6862 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site:http://www.energytrust.org

Connecticut – Solar Thermal Incentive Program

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Calculated: $70 multiplied by the SRCC "C" rating multiplied by the number of collectors multiplied by the Shading Factor
Maximum Incentive50% of the project cost
Eligible System Size(s)System must supply between 50% and 80% of annual domestic hot water needs
Equipment StandardsMust be SRCC rated, or rated and certified by independent testing body
Installation StandardsMust be installed by eligible installer and be less than 20% shaded and must install performance metering equipment.
Program Budget $2,300,000

More Information Contact:

Information - CEFIA Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority 865 Brook Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: (860) 563-0015 Fax: (860) 563-4877 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ctcleanenergy.com

Pennsylvania – First Energy (MetEdison, Penelec, Penn Power) – Residential Solar Water Heating Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Mobile Homes
Incentive Amount $500
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsCollectors must be SRCC OG-100 certified and have a 10-year warranty
Installation StandardsMust be installed by a participating contractor; must displace or backup an electric water heater, and cannot be used directly for pool heating.
Start Date
Start Date:10/28/2009
Expiration Date:03/31/2013

More Information Contact:

FirstEnergy Residential Honeywell Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: (866) 498-1409 Web Site: http://www.energysavePA.com

Connecticut – Operational Demonstration Program

Incentive Type Industry Recruitment/Support
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Other Distributed Generation Technologies, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial
Incentive Amount $150,000 - $500,000
Maximum Incentive$500,000
Termsone-third cost-share required, unsecured loans
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 2005

More Information Contact:

Keith Frame Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority 865 Brook Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067-344 Phone: (860) 563-0015 Fax: (860) 563-6978 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ctcleanenergy.com