Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Nevada – Portfolio Energy Credits

Incentive Type Performance-Based Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Tires (using microwave reduction), Geothermal Hot Water District Heating Systems, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion, Biodiesel
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Utility, State Government, Tribal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount Varies; higher value for solar PECs than other technologies
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 2/23/2006

More Information Contact:

Darci Dalessio Public Utilities Commission of Nevada PEC Administrator Carson City, NV 89701 Phone 2: (775) 684-6171 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.puc.nv.gov Mark Harris Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Engineering Division 1150 E. William Street Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 684-6165 Fax: (775) 684-6120 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://pucweb1.state.nv.us/PUCN/  

Minnesota – Marshall Municipal Utilities – Solar Thermal Water Heater Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $20/square foot of collector area
Maximum Incentive$2,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust be Energy Star certified
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Rebate Information Marshall Municipal Utilities 113 South 4th Street Marshall, MN 56258 Phone: (507) 537-7005 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.marshallutilities.com/

Missouri – Columbia Water & Light – Solar Rebates

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, State Government, Fed. Government
Incentive Amount Solar Water Heater: $400 for electric customers or $800 for natural gas customers Photovoltaic System: $500/kW
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSolar Water Heater: System must be SRCC OG-300 rated, come with a five-year manufacturer's warranty, and replace existing water heating system. Photovoltaic System: 15-year manufacturer's warranty on panels, 2-year warranty on grid-tied sine wave inverters. Must meet all applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC certifications.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Connie Kacprowicz Columbia Water & Light PO Box 6015 Columbia, MO 65205 Phone: (573) 874-7325 Fax: (573) 443-6875 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/

Oklahoma – Energy Loan Fund for Schools

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass
Applicable Sectors Schools
Incentive Amount 100% of costs
Maximum Incentive$200,000 per eligible school district
Terms3% interest rate, for up to six years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Carolyn Sullivan Oklahoma Department of Commerce State Energy Office 900 North Stiles P.O. Box 26980 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980 Phone: (405) 815-5347 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.okcommerce.gov/energy

Nevada – Property Tax Abatement for Green Buildings

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount New Buildings LEED Silver: 25% reduction of the property tax payable each year for 5 - 10 years LEED Gold: 25% - 30% reduction of the property tax payable each year for 5 - 10 years LEED Platinum: 25% - 35% reduction of the property tax payable each year for 5 - 10 years Renovations to existing buildings used by a manufacturer LEED-EB Silver: 25% abatement for 1 year LEED-EB Gold: 30% abatement for 1 year LEED-EB Platinum: 35% abatement for 1 year
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNew buildings must earn either Silver, Gold or Platinum certification under the LEED Green Building Rating System and earn at least 3 points for energy conservation. Existing buildings must earn Silver certification or higher under LEED-EB
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 12/4/2007

More Information Contact:

Kevin Hill Nevada State Office of Energy 755 North Roop Street, Suite 202 Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 687-1850 Ext.7357 Fax: (775) 687-1869 E-Mail: [email protected] Public Information Nevada Department of Taxation Division of Assessment Standards 1550 College Parkway Suite 115 Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: (775) 684-2100 Fax: (775) 684-2020 Web Site: http://tax.state.nv.us/DOAS_MAIN.htm

Minnesota – Owatanna Public Utilities – Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government
Incentive Amount PV: $1 per watt Solar Water Heating: $15 per square foot of collector area
Maximum IncentivePV: $10,000 Solar Water Heating: $1,200
Eligible System Size(s)PV: .5 kW - 10 kW
Equipment StandardsPV: Must be new, UL-listed, in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards Inverters must carry a minimum 5-year warranty Panels must carry a 20-year warranty Solar Water Heating: Must be new, SRCC OG-100 rated Collectors must have 5-year warranty All other components must have 1-year warranty
Installation StandardsSystems must be installed by a licensed, qualified professional An energy audit must be conducted prior to installation
Start Date9/2010

More Information Contact:

Customer Service - OPU Owatonna Public Utilities 208 South Walnut Avenue PO Box 800 Owatonna, MN 55060-0800 Phone: (507) 451-2480 Fax: (507) 451-4940 Web Site: http://www.owatonnautilities.com

Louisiana – Tax Credit for Solar and Wind Energy Systems on Residential Property (Corporate)

Incentive Type Corporate Tax Credit
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive Amount 50% of the first $25,000 of the cost of each system
Maximum Incentive$12,500 per installed system
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsElectrical equipment must be UL-listed. Solar thermal equipment must be SRCC-certified.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1/1/2008

More Information Contact:

Public Information - LA DOR LA Department of Revenue PO Box 201 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0201 Phone: (225) 219-0102 Web Site: http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov

Oklahoma – Higher Education Energy Loan Program

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind
Applicable Sectors Schools, Institutions of Higher Education
Incentive Amount Varies
Maximum Incentive$300,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Terms 1 to 6 year terms at 3% interest rate

More Information Contact:

Carolyn Sullivan Oklahoma Department of Commerce State Energy Office 900 North Stiles P.O. Box 26980 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980 Phone: (405) 815-5347 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.okcommerce.gov/energy

Nevada – Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount 100%
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/1/1983

More Information Contact:

Information Specialist - Dept. of Taxation NV Department of Taxation 1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 115 Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: (775) 684-2000 Fax: (775) 684-2020 Web Site: http://tax.state.nv.us

Minnesota – Rochester Public Utilities – Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government
Incentive Amount PV: $1 per watt Solar Water Heating: $15 per square foot of collector area
Maximum IncentivePV: $10,000 Solar Water Heating: $1,200
Eligible System Size(s)PV: Between 0.5 kW and 10 kW
Equipment StandardsPV: Equipment must be new. PV modules must be certified, meeting the most current edition of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1703 (UL1703) and must have a 20 year or greater manufacturer's performance warranty. Inverters must be certified as meeting the current edition of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1741(UL1741) and come with a minimum five-year manufacturer's warranty. Solar Water Heating: All system components must be new. Entire system must be rated by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) and assembled by the manufacturer. Collectors must be SRCC OG-100 rated and have a five-year warranty; other components must have a one-year warranty. Flat plate collectors must have tempered glass glazing.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Customer Service RPU Rochester Public Utilities 4000 East River Road NE Rochester, MN 55906 Phone: (507) 280-1500 Fax: (507) 280-1542 Web Site: http://www.rpu.org