Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

New Mexico – Sustainable Building Tax Credit (Corporate)

Incentive Type  Corporate Tax Credit Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Daylighting Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential Incentive Amount  Varies based on the square footage of the building and the certification level Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  1/1/2007 More Information Contact: Public Information New Mexico Taxation &...

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Hawaii – Solar Water Heater Rebate

Incentive Type  State Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Fed. Government Incentive Amount  Residential: $750 Commercial: $250 per 12,000 Btu/hr derated capacity Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Must be SRCC OG-100-certified. Installation Standards Extensive installation requirements; see program web site for details. Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Derrick Sonoda Hawaii Energy 1132 Bishop Street Suite 1800 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 537-5577 Fax: (808) 441-6068 E-Mail: 

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Texas – New Braunfels Utilities – Residential Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $0.265/kWh Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Systems must be Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) certified and have a closed loop. Collector and tank must have 5 year warranty. Installation Standards Equipment must be new, with frost protection, and installed by qualified NABCEP contractor with certification...

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Arizona(City of Scottsdale) – Green Building Incentives

Incentive Type  Green Building Incentive Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Daylighting, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Anthony Floyd AIA, LEED AP City of Scottsdale 7506 E. Indian School Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Phone: (480) 312-4202 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: 

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New Mexico – Local Option – Renewable Energy Financing District/Solar Energy Improvement Special Assessments

Incentive Type  PACE Financing Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Others (determined locally) Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  07/01/2009 More Information Contact: Ken Hughes New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Energy Conservation and Management Division Phone: (505)...

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Hawaii – KIUC – Solar Water Heating Loan Program

Incentive Type  Utility Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Claurino Bueno Kauai Island Utility Coop Energy Wise Programs 4463 Pahee Street Lihue, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 246-8280 Phone 2: (808) 246-8287 Fax: (808) 246-8268 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.kiuc.coop/

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Texas Gas Service – Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Water Heater with Natural Gas Backup Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $750 flat rebate Maximum Incentive $750 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Must be certified OG-100 by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) Installation Standards Work must be completed by a licensed contractor and permit number must be included on application. Start Date  None...

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Arizona – City of Tucson – Permit Fee Credit for Solar Energy Systems

Incentive Type  Green Building Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Air Conditioning Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date Expiration Date: 6/30/2013 More Information Contact: Bruce Plenk City of Tucson Energy Office 4004 S. Park Ave Bldg 1 Tucson, AZ 85714 Phone: (520) 837-6322 Ext.327 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/energy

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New Mexico – Solar Market Development Tax Credit

Incentive Type  Personal Tax Credit Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Space Cooling Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Agricultural Incentive Amount  10% of purchase and installation costs Maximum Incentive $9,000 Eligible System Size(s) PV: Minimum 100 W (DC) Solar Thermal: Minimum collector area of 15 square feet Solar Water Heat: At least 50% of the total...

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Hawaii – KIUC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential Incentive Amount  Residential: $800; Commercial: 50% - 80% of equipment costs Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Claurino Bueno Kauai Island Utility Coop Energy Wise Programs 4463 Pahee Street Lihue, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 246-8280 Phone 2: (808) 246-8287 Fax: (808) 246-8268 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: 

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