Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

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 IncentiveVaries
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 06/30/1999

More Information Contact:

Gabriela Martin Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation 2 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 372-5191 Fax: (312) 372-5190 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org

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 IncentiveResidential:$3,660 Commercial: $30,500
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment RequirementsAll 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 RequirementsMust be grid-connected and installed by appropriately licensed
Start Date None listed

More Information Contact:

Water Resources Corona Department of Water & Power 755 Corporation Yard Way Corona, CA 92880 Phone: (951) 736-2234 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.DiscoverCorona.com

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 the payroll amount attributable to qualified employees by the income tax rate for that year
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 10/17/2002

More Information Contact:

Michigan Department of Treasury Lansing, MI 48922 Phone: (517) 373-3200 Web Site: http://www.michigan.gov/treasury/

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 IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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: http://www.revenue.state.il.us Public Information Illinois Department of Revenue Willard Ice Building 101 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62702 Phone: (800) 732-8866 Phone 2: (217) 782-3336 Web Site: http://www.revenue.state.il.us

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 AmountProgram is on hold
Maximum Incentive50% of the gross installed system cost Payment will not exceed $100,000 per customer per fiscal year
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Suzanne Daniels Glendale Water and Power 141 North Glendale Avenue Glendale, CA 91206 Phone: (818) 548-2750 Web Site: http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/

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 IncentiveNone
TermsTax abatements last up to 15 years, phased out in 25% increments over last 3 years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 07/12/2006

More Information Contact:

General Information - MEDC Michigan Economic Development Corporation 300 North Washington Square Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: (888) 522-0103 Phone 2: (517) 373-9808 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.michiganadvantage.org/

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 by project
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 01/01/2010

More Information Contact:

Main Office Illinois Finance Authority 180 N Stetson Suite 2555 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (800) 717-6066 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.il-fa.com/

California (LADWP) – Solar Incentive Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Local Government
Incentive Amountncentives 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 IncentiveUp to 75% of project costs for residential, government and non-profit installations. Up to 50% for commercial systems The maximum system size for incentive payment is 1 MW AC per site, or per government, or per corporate parent per year. 2 MW may be reserved depending on fund availability
Eligible System Size(s)Minimum system size of 1 kW Maximum system size of 5 MW
Equipment RequirementsMust use CEC-certified PV modules and inverters. Custom modules not certified by UL 1703 may seek certification by the LA Department of Building and Safety Materials Test Lab. Specifications for solar equipment not listed by the CEC must also be provided to the LADWP Solar Group. Warranty requirements: panels – 20 years; components – 10 years
Installation StandardsThe installer must be a properly licensed California contractor with an active A, B, C-10 or C-46 license.
Program budget $30 million per year

More Information Contact:

Solar Program Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 111 N. Hope St Room 940 Los Angeles, CA 90051 Phone: (213) 367-4122 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ladwp.com/solar

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

More Information Contact:

SmartBuildings Detroit City of Detroit Economic Development Corporation 500 Griswold Suite 2200 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (313) 963-2940 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.degc.org

Iowa – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Solar and wind: 100% exemption for 5 years Geothermal: 100% exemption for 10 years
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 01/01/1978

More Information Contact:

Energy Team Iowa Economic Development Authority 200 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone 2: (515) 725-0434 Web Site: http://www.energy.iowa.gov/ Public Information - Revenue Iowa Department of Revenue Hoover State Office Building 1305 E. Walnut Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (800) 367-3388 Phone 2: (515) 281-3114 Fax: (515) 242-6487 Web Site: http://www.iowa.gov/tax/index.html