Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

California (City of Palo Alto Utilities) – Solar Water Heating Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, New Construction or Retrofit applications are eligible Incentive Amount Single-family residential gas-displacing systems: $18.59 per therm displaced Single-family residential electricity or propane-displacing systems: $$0.54 per kWh displaced Multi-family and commercial gas-displacing systems: $14.53 per therm displaced Single-family residential electricity or propane-displacing systems: $$0.42...

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Michigan – Nonrefundable Business Activity Tax Credit

Incentive Type  Industry Recruitment/Support Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, CHP/Cogeneration, Miniturbines, Stirling Engines, Hybrid Vehicles, Batteries, Storage, Thermoelectric Energy, Solar Pool Heating, Renewable Fuels, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Microturbines Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  Varies Maximum Incentive None Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None...

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Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Grants

Incentive Type  Non-Profit Grant Program Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Other Distributed Generation Technologies Applicable Sectors  Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government Incentive Amount  Varies Maximum Incentive Varies Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  06/30/1999 More Information...

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California (Corona Department of Water & Power) – Solar Partnership Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit Incentive Amount $1.22 per watt-AC Maximum Incentive Residential:$3,660 Commercial: $30,500 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Requirements All flat plate PV modules and inverters must be on the California Energy Commission's list of approved equipment. A minimum 10 year warranty is required for all systems. Installation Requirements Must be grid-connected and installed by...

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Michigan – Refundable Payroll Tax Credit

Incentive Type  Industry Recruitment/Support Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, CHP/Cogeneration, Miniturbines, Stirling Engines, Hybrid Vehicles, Batteries, Storage, Thermoelectric Energy, Solar Pool Heating, Renewable Fuels, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Microturbines Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  Varies, credit is calculated by multiplying...

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Illinois – Special Assessment for Solar Energy Systems

Incentive Type  Property Tax Incentive Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive None Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date More Information Contact: Kara Moretto Illinois Department of Revenue Local Government Services Bureau Willard Ice Building 101 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62702 Phone: (800) 732-8866 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: 

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California (Glendale Water and Power) – Solar Solutions Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, All Customer Groups Incentive Amount Program is on hold Maximum Incentive 50% of the gross installed system cost Payment will not exceed $100,000 per customer per fiscal year Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Suzanne Daniels Glendale Water and...

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Michigan – Renewable Energy Renaissance Zones

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, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion, Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Local Government Incentive Amount  100% abatement of Michigan Business Tax*, state education tax, personal and real property taxes, and local income taxes Maximum...

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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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