Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Henry Sikorski Department of Assessments and Taxation Real Property Valuation Division 300 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201-2395 Phone: (410) 767-1199 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dat.state.md.us/

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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) 736-8472 E-Mail: [email protected]

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, Fed. Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount $50,000 to $2 million
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 06/12/2008

More Information Contact:

Megan Zemke Ohio Air Quality Development Authority 50 W Broad Street Suite 1718 Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (800) 225-5051 Phone 2: (614) 466-6825 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ohioairquality.org/

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 IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Information Specialist (Sales Tax) - Comptroller of Maryland Revenue Administration Center Taxpayer Service Section Annapolis, MD 21411 Phone: (800) 638-2937 Phone 2: (410) 260-7980 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.marylandtaxes.com/

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

http://www.ncleg.net/

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance 200 W 4th St, Suite 600 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: (513) 621-4232 Fax: (513) 297-7299

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 IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsEquipment must meet Energy Star criteria
Installation StandardsNone 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

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 IncentiveNo limit
TermsCredit taken in equal installments over 5 years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:1/1/2011
Expiration Date:12/31/13

More Information Contact:

Taxpayer Assistance - NC DOR N.C. Department of Revenue Post Office Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640 Phone: (877) 252-3052 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.nc.us

Ohio – Hamilton County – Home Improvement Program

Incentive Type Local Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Daylighting
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount $1,500-$50,000
Maximum Incentive$50,000
TermsInterest rate: 3% below market rate Length: 5 years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Jay Springer Hamilton County Department of Planning and Development 138 East Court Street Room 807 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: (513) 946-4459 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/

Maryland – Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional, Hospitals
Incentive Amount Varies; $40,000 - $500,000
Maximum Incentive$500,000 (larger requests considered on a case-by-case basis)
TermsInterest rate of 2.5% for FY 2013; payback of 10 years or less
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Expiration Date 06/30/2013 (FY 2013 applications)

More Information Contact:

Dan Bressete Maryland Energy Administration 60 West Street, 3rd Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (800) 723-6374 Fax: (410) 974-2250 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.state.md.us/