Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

North Dakota – Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Storage Technologies, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount 100% for five years
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/1/2007

More Information Contact:

Joe Murphy North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 2 PO Box 2057 Bismarck, ND 58502-2057 Phone: (701) 328-5300 Fax: (701) 328-2308 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.communityservices.nd.gov/Energy   Public Information - State Tax Commissioner Office of the State Tax Commissioner State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Ave. Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 Phone: (701) 328-2770 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nd.gov/tax

Idaho – Low-Interest Energy Loan Programs

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Hospitals
Incentive Amount Residential: $1,000 to $15,000 Commercial: $1,000 to $100,000 Agricultural: Up to $100,000 Renewable Loans: Up to $100,000 Schools, Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities: Up to $100,000
Maximum IncentiveResidential: $15,000 All others: $100,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Terms 4% interest with 5-year term

More Information Contact:

Terry Hoebelheinrich Office of Energy Resources 304 N. 8th Street, Suite 250 PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0199 Phone: (208) 332-1670 Fax: (208) 332-1661 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.idaho.gov

Iowa – Rural Electric Cooperatives Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Offered by 12 Utilities)

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Varies by utility and equipment type
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust meet each program's stated efficiency requirements
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Claudia Smith Central Iowa Power Cooperative PO Box 2517 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2517 Phone: (319) 366-4512 Ext.330 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cipco.net/members.cfm

South Dakota – Renewable Energy System Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration, Hydrogen, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount $50,000 or 70% of the assessed value of eligible property, whichever is greater
Maximum Incentive$50,000 or 70% of the assessed value of eligible property, whichever is greater
Eligible System Size(s)Less than 5 MW
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Colleen Skinner S.D. Department of Revenue and Regulation Property and Special Tax Division 445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3100 Phone: (605) 773-5120 Phone 2: (605) 773-6729 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/propspectax/assessor/power_light.htm  

Idaho – Questar Gas – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Clothes Washers, Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Tankless Water Heaters, Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace, Solar Assisted Water Heater
Applicable Sectors Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount Furnace: $200-$400 Solar Assisted Water Heater: $750 Storage Water Heater: $50-$100 Gas Condensing/Hybrid Water Heater: $350 Tankless Water Heater: $300-$350 Boiler: $400 - $600 Solar Hot Water Heater: $750 Gas Clothes Washer: $50 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace: $200 Windows: $0.95/sq. ft. Insulation: $0.07-$0.30/sq. ft. Duct Sealing/Insulation: $100 + $5.25/ln. ft. Programmable Thermostat: $30 In-Home Energy Audit: Discounted to $25
Maximum IncentiveLimit of one rebate per appliance type Duct Sealing/Insulation: $450 (Single Family); $250 (Multifamily)
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsFurnace: AFUE 90% Solar Assisted Water Heater: SRCC OG-300 Storage Water Heater: EF .62 Gas Condensing/Hybrid Water Heater: EF .90 Tankless Water Heater: EF .82 Boiler: AFUE 85% Solar Hot Water Heater: $750 Gas Clothes Washer: MEF 2.6 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace: AFUE 70% Windows: U-Value of 0.30 or lower Insulation: must attain certain R-level improvements Duct Sealing/Insulation: Questar Gas 2011 Duct Sealing and Insulation Specification
Installation StandardsInsulation must be installed by a program approved ThermWise Authorized Contractor.
Start Date 3/1/2011

More Information Contact:

ThermWise Rebates Questar Gas PO Box 45360 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0360 Phone: (800) 323-5517 Phone 2: (800) 867-2044 Fax: (800) 687-6176 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thermwise.com

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): $0.35 x annual kWh savings Solar Thermal Water Heater (natural gas): $2.50 x annual therm savings
Maximum IncentiveSolar Thermal Water Heater: $750
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Customer Care Alliant Energy Distributed Resources and Renewable Energy 222 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 192 Madison, IA 53701-0192 Phone: (800) 972-5325 Fax: (800) 255-4268 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.alliantenergy.com

South Dakota – Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Solar-powered appliances
Applicable Sectors Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Terms0% interest 10 year maximum
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Michele Farris Office of the State Engineer 523 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: (605) 773-3466 Phone 2: (605) 773-5980 Web Site: http://www.state.sd.us/boa/ose/

Idaho – Questar Gas – Residential Solar Assisted Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Residential, Construction, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount $750
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust be active and certified OG-300 by SRCC Must be used in support of a new or existing gas appliance such as a boiler, storage water heater, or pool heating system.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date

More Information Contact:

ThermWise Rebates Questar Gas PO Box 45360 Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0360 Phone: (800) 323-5517 Phone 2: (800) 867-2044 Fax: (800) 687-6176 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thermwise.com

Iowa – Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative – Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount $500
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)Auxiliary tank must be at least 40 gallons
Equipment StandardsMust be Energy Star rated
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Program Manger - LCREC Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative Association 5695 REC Drive P.O. Box 69 Marion, IA 52302 Phone: (319) 377-1587 Phone 2: (800) 332-5420 Fax: (319) 377-5875 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.linncountyrec.com

Nebraska – Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Corporate)

Incentive Type Corporate Tax Credit
Eligible Technologies Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Anaerobic Digestion, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Credits are available for a 10-year period: $0.00075/kWh for electricity generated through 9/30/2007; $0.001/kWh from 10/1/2007 - 12/31/2009; $0.00075/kWh from 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2012; $0.0005/kWh on or after 1/1/2013
Maximum IncentiveTotal amount of tax credits that may be used by all taxpayers is limited to $50,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/14/2006 (amendments effective 10/01/2011)

More Information Contact:

Taxpayer Assistance Nebraska Department of Revenue Nebraska State Office Building 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 Phone: (800) 742-7474 Phone 2: (402) 471-5729 Web Site: http://www.revenue.state.ne.us