Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

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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Michgan – Alternative Energy Personal Property Tax Exemption

Incentive Type  Property Tax Incentive 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  100% exemption Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System...

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Wisconsin – River Falls Municipal Utilities – Renewable Energy Finance Program

Incentive Type  PACE Financing Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive None Listed Terms Loan amounts from $2,500 to $50,000 per property Loan may provide up to 100% of project cost at 4% interest rate Loan length: 5-20 years. Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information...

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Georgia (Coweta-Fayette EMC) – Residential Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors Residential Incentive Amount  Existing Homes Solar Water Heater: $750 New Homes Solar Water Heater: $1,250 - $1,500 Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date More Information Contact: Customer Service Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corporation 807 Collinsworth Road Palmetto, GA 30268 Phone: (770) 502-0226 Web Site: http://www.utility.org

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Michigan Saves – Commercial Energy Loan Program

Incentive Type  State Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Nonprofit Incentive Amount  $10,000-$150,000 Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Up to 84 months Maximum APR: 5% No prepayment penalty More Information Contact: Terri Schroeder Michigan Saves 600 West Saint Joseph St. Suite 10 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (734) 494-2190 E-Mail: [email protected]  Web Site: 

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Wisconsin – Solar and Wind Energy Equipment Exemption

Incentive Type  Property Tax Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Pool Heating Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential Incentive Amount  Varies Maximum Incentive None Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Information Officer Wisconsin Department of Revenue Bureau of Assessment Practices PO Box 8971, MS 6-97 Madison, WI 53708-8971 Phone: (608) 266-7750 Fax: (608) 267-0835 E-Mail: [email protected] Web...

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Georgia Power – Residential Solar and Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive Up to $250 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Water heater must be 50 gallons or greater Installation Standards Must be installed by an industry-specific state licensed contractor who is registered with Georgia power as a Program Participating Contractor. Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Georgia Power Atlanta, GA Phone: (877)...

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Michigan Saves – Home Energy Loan Program

Incentive Type  State Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $1,000-$20,000 Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  12-120 months Maximum APR: 7% No prepayment penalty More Information Contact: Terri Schroeder Michigan Saves 600 West Saint Joseph St. Suite 10 Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: (734) 494-2190 E-Mail: [email protected]  Web Site: http://www.michigansaves.org/

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WIsconsin – Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemptions

Incentive Type  Sales Tax Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer Incentive Amount  100% exemption from sales and use tax for eligible purchases Maximum Incentive None Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Solar, wind, and anaerobic digesters must be...

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Iowa – Alliant Energy Interstate Power and Light – Residential Renewable Energy Rebates

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  Energy Efficient Solar PV: $1.25/kWh x estimated first year output Standard Solar PV: $0.75/kWh x estimated first year output Energy Efficient Wind: $0.75/kWh x estimated first year output Standard Wind: $0.25/kWh x estimated first year output Solar Thermal Water Heater (electric):...

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