Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Illinois – Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project Financing

Incentive Type  State Bond Program Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Transmission and Storage, Daylighting, Renewable Fuels, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Other Distributed Generation Technologies Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Institutional, Community Colleges Incentive Amount  Varies...

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California (LADWP) – Solar Incentive Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Local Government Incentive Amount ncentives will step down over time. Current incentive levels as of 1/8/2013: Residential (customer-owned): $1.05/W CEC-AC Residential (leased systems): $1.05/W CEC-AC Commercial: Closed until July 2013 Government/Non-profit: Closed until July 2013 Maximum Incentive Up to 75% of project costs for residential, government and non-profit installations. Up to...

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Michigan(City of Detroit) – SmartBuildings Detroit Grant Program

Incentive Type  Local Grant Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Other Alternative Energy, Other Distributed Generation Technologies, Geothermal Direct-Use Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Local Government, State Government, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional Incentive Amount  25% of eligible costs 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: SmartBuildings Detroit City of Detroit Economic...

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California (Moreno Valley Electric Utility) – Solar Electric Incentive Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential Incentive Amount Systems 30 kW or less: $2.25 per W-AC Systems larger than 30 kW: $0.06 per kWh for 5 years Maximum Incentive Residential systems 30 kW or less: $14,000 or 50% of cost, whichever is less Small commercial systems 30 kW or less: $50,000 or 50% of cost,...

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Michigan(City of Detroit) – SmartBuildings Detroit Green Fund Loan

Incentive Type  Local Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Other Alternative Energy, Other Distributed Generation Technologies, Geothermal Direct-Use Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Local Government, State Government, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive 40% of eligible costs, up to $100,000 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Borrower must have a minimum...

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Illinois – Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program

Incentive Type  State Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Pool Heating Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Associations Incentive Amount  Residential and commercial solar PV: $1.50/watt or 25% of project costs Residential and commercial wind: $1.70/watt or 30% of project costs Public sector and non-profit solar PV: $2.60/watt...

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Georgia – Flint Energies – Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

Incentive Type  Utility Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $1,000 - $7,500 Maximum Incentive $7,500 Terms Rate: 4.99% Repayment Terms: Up to 5 years Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date More Information Contact: Home Efficiency Loans Flint Energies S. Macon Street P.O. Box 308 Reynolds, GA 31076-0308 Phone: (478) 218-5536 Web Site: http://www.flintenergies.com/

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Michigan – Local Option – Property Assessed Clean Energy

Incentive Type  PACE Financing Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use 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: Wendy Barrott City of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Phone: (734) 794-6430 Ext.43714 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Wisconsin(City of Milwaukee) – Milwaukee Shines Solar Financing

Incentive Type  Local Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Residential, Multi-Family Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive $20,000 Terms Interest Rate Maximum: Prime + 2.25% Interest Rate Minimum: Prime + 1.5% Loan Length: 15 year maximum Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  07/28/2011 More Information Contact: Amy Heart City of Milwaukee Office of Environmental Sustainability 200 East Wells Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: (414) 286-5593 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Georgia – Cobb EMC – Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  PV: $450/kW-AC SWH: $450 per system Maximum Incentive PV: $4,500 SWH: $450 per system Eligible System Size(s) PV: Up to 10 kW Equipment Standards Must come with at least a 5-year warranty Installation Standards Must be installed by a licensed contractor Must be installed in accordance with all building and electric codes Must...

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