Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Green Energy Ohio – GEO Solar Thermal Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Non-Profit Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $30 per kBtu/day Maximum Incentive $2,400 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Must be new and come with a manufacturer's warranty of one year or more; Solar collectors must be OG-100 certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC). SRCC certified systems meeting the OG-300 standard must...

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Maryland – State Agency Loan Program

Incentive Type  State Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting Applicable Sectors  State Government Incentive Amount  Varies, typical loans from $50,000 - $250,000 Maximum Incentive None Listed Terms 0% interest; 1% administrative fee Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  1991 More Information Contact: Dennis Hartline Maryland Energy Administration 60 West Street,...

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North Carolina(Town of Carrboro) – Worthwhile Investments Save Energy (WISE) Homes and Buildings Program

Incentive Type  Local Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Nonprofit Incentive Amount  $1,500 loan minimum Terms 3% interest for up to 10 years Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: James Harris Town of Carrboro Economic and Community Development Town Hall 301 W. Main Street Carrboro, NC 27510 Phone: (919) 918-7319 Phone 2: (919) 918-7319 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: 

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Ohio – Air-Quality Improvement Tax Incentives

Incentive Type  Other Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, CHP/Cogeneration 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: Information OAQDA Ohio Air Quality Development Authority 50 W Broad Street Suite 1718 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (800)...

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Maryland – Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program

Incentive Type  State Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government Incentive Amount  PV: $30-$60/kW (varies by capacity) SWH: $10-$20/square foot (varies by total panel area) Maximum Incentive PV: $6,000 SWH: $5,000 Eligible System Size(s) PV: 1 - 200 kW SWH: 50 - 1,200 square feet Equipment Standards All equipment must be new; PV systems must be grid-tied and...

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Ohio – Local Option – Special Energy Improvement Districts

Incentive Type  PACE Financing Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Anaerobic Digestion, Geothermal Direct-Use Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural Terms  Low-interest, 30-year loan Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  10/16/2009 More Information Contact: http://www.neoaed.org/

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Maryland – Residential Clean Energy Grant Program

Incentive Type  State Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  PV: $1,000 (flat per installation/household incentive) SWH: $500 (flat per installation/household incentive) Maximum Incentive PV: $1,000 (flat per installation/household incentive) SWH: $500 (flat per installation/household incentive) Eligible System Size(s) PV: up to 20 kW SWH: 10-100 square feet Equipment Standards Solar PV systems must meet applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC...

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North Carolina – Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal)

Incentive Type  Personal 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, Residential, Multi-Family...

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Ohio(City of Cincinnati) – Property Tax Abatement for Green Buildings

Incentive Type  Property Tax Incentive Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Daylighting Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential Incentive Amount  Residential New Construction: 100% tax abatement for 15 years Residential Renovations: 100% tax abatement for 10 years Commercial New Construction: Effective 75% tax abatement for 15 years Commercial Renovations: Effective 75%...

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Virginia – Arlington County – Green 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, Small Hydroelectric Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Construction, Installer/Contractor, Multi-Family 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 More Information Contact: Public Information Officer Arlington County Environmental Planning Office 2100 Clarendon Blvd Suite...

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