Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Pennsylvania – Penelec SEF of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Grant Program (FirstEnergy Territory)

Incentive Type  Local 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, Fuel Cells, CHP/Cogeneration, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Penelec Service Territory of FirstEnergy (No Residential Grants) Incentive Amount  Varies...

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Delaware – DEMEC Member Utilities – Green Energy Program Incentives (8 utilities)

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Agricultural, Institutional Incentive Amount  General amounts below PV: 33.3% of installed costs Solar Thermal: 50% of installed costs Wind: 33.3% of installed costs Fuel Cells: 50% of installed costs Geothermal...

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Maryland – Property Tax Exemption for Solar and Wind Energy Systems

Incentive Type  Property Tax Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential Incentive Amount  100% real property tax exemption for solar and wind energy property 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: Henry Sikorski Department of Assessments and Taxation Real Property Valuation Division 300 W. Preston Street Baltimore,...

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North Carolina(Lincoln County) – LEED-Certified Building Incentive Program

Incentive Type  Green Building Incentive Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  None Listed 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: R. S. Williams, AICP Lincoln County Planning and Inspections 302 North Academy Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Phone: (704)...

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Ohio – Advanced Energy Job Stimulus 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, 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,...

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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 Incentive None Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Information Specialist (Sales Tax) - Comptroller of Maryland Revenue Administration Center Taxpayer Service Section Annapolis, MD...

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North Carolina – Local Option – Green Building Incentives

Incentive Type  Green Building 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, Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed 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: http://www.ncleg.net/

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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 Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance Greater Cincinnati Energy...

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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 Incentive None Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Equipment must meet Energy Star criteria Installation Standards None 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

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North Carolina – Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturer Tax Credit

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, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, Geothermal Direct-Use Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  25% Maximum Incentive No limit Terms Credit taken in equal installments...

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