Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Maryland -Local Option – Property Tax Credit for Renewables and Energy Conservation Devices

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Space Cooling
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Varies by jurisdiction; credit may be available for up to 3 years.
Maximum IncentiveVaries by jurisdiction.
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

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North Carolina – Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Corporate)

Incentive Type Corporate Tax Credit
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, Spent pulping liquor, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural
Incentive Amount 35%
Maximum Incentive$2.5 million per installation*
Eligible System Size(s)No stated size limits for systems. Maximum of 50 kWh battery storage capacity per kW of hydro generator capacity (DC rated); maximum of 35 kWh battery storage capacity per kW for other technologies
Equipment StandardsSystem must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards. Specific equipment and installation requirements vary by technology.
Carryover ProvisionsCredit must be taken in five equal installments; allowable credit may not exceed 50% of a taxpayer's state tax liability for the year, reduced by the sum of all other state tax credits.
Start Date
Expiration Date:12/31/2015

More Information Contact:

Public Information Department of Revenue Post Office Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640-0640 Phone: (877) 252-3052 Phone 2: (877) 308-9103 Web Site: http://www.dornc.com/

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

Kentucky – Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal)

Incentive Type Personal Tax Credit
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Combination Active Solar Space-Heating and Water Heating System
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount PV: $3/W DC All other systems: 30% of eligible costs
Maximum Incentive$500 for solar and wind installations; $250 for geothermal installations.
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSolar water heaters must use OG-100 SRCC certified collectors with minimum 5-year warranty. PV systems must meet the requirements of Article 690 of the National Electrical Code, and use solar photovoltaic panels and inverters that are rated and listed by Underwriters Laboratories. Wind turbines must meet AWEA's wind industry consensus standards. Closed loop geothermal heat pumps must have EER of 14.1 and COP of 3.6 Open loop geothermal heat pump must have EER of 16.2 and COP of 3.5 DX geothermal heat pump must have EER of 15 and COP of 3.5.
Installation StandardsSolar hot water, active solar space heating, and PV systems must be installed by a NABCEP-certified installer.
Start Date
Start Date:1/1/2009
Expiration Date:12/31/2015

More Information Contact:

Taxpayer Services Kentucky Department of Revenue 501 High Street Frankfort, KY 40620 Phone: (502) 564-4581 Fax: (502) 564-3875 Web Site: http://revenue.ky.gov/

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    

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

Kentucky – On Farm Energy Efficiency & Production Grants

Incentive Type State Grant Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Anaerobic Digestion, Renewable Fuels, Ethanol, Biodiesel, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Agricultural
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsImprovements to personal residences, non-farm commercial property, and any other non-farm structures are not eligible. Windows, doors, skylights, roofing, and lighting must be Energy Star rated Tankless, solar, or water heaters must have thermal efficiency of at least 90% Tractors or other vehicles/equipment with internal combustion motors are not eligible for funding. Waste oil or biomass fired boilers, hydronic furnaces, heaters and stoves must be EPA-approved.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Bill McCloskey Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy 404 Ann Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 782-1766 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://agpolicy.ky.gov

Maryland(Prince George’s County) – Solar and Geothermal Residential Property Tax Credit

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount 50% of eligible costs
Maximum IncentiveSpace Heating: $5,000 Water Heating: $1,500 Solar Electric (PV): Not specified
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Property Tax Information - Prince George's County Office of Finance Treasury Division P.O. Box 17578 Baltimore , MD 21297-1578 Phone: (301) 952-4030 Phone 2: (301) 952-4252 Web Site: http://www.co.pg.md.us/Government/AgencyIndex/Finance/index.asp

South Carolina – Santee Cooper – Renewable Energy Resource Loans

Incentive Type Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $1,000-$40,000
Maximum Incentive$40,000
TermsRate: variable - check website Repayment: up to 10 years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 10/1/2007

More Information Contact:

Energy Support Services Santee Cooper 305A Gardner Lacy Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Phone: (843) 761-8000 Fax: (843) 761-7060 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.santeecooper.com/index.htm

Kentucky – Energy Efficiency Loans for State Government Agencies

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Anaerobic Digestion
Applicable Sectors State Government
Incentive Amount Minimum loan: $50,000
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Dick Mink Division of Facility Finance and Administration Cabinet 403 Wapping Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone: (502) 564-5850 Phone 2: (502) 330-7094 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://finance.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx