Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives
| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Multi-Family Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Varies by lender |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 2009 |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Water Wells |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Must be a GVEC member |
| Incentive Amount | PV: $2.00/watt Solar Water Heaters: $1,000/unit Solar Water Wells: $750/unit Wind-electric: $1.00/watt |
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $8,000 Solar Water Heaters: $1,000 Solar Water Wells: $750 Wind-electric: $6,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No minimum specified, PV and wind limited to 20 kW |
| Equipment Standards | Equipment must be new, other requirements vary by technology; PV modules must be listed as eligible by California Energy Commission (CEC); solar water heaters must be SRCC certified; wind systems must be UL certified and have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty; inverters must have 5-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Installation Standards | Systems must be installed by an approved contractor; solar water heaters must pre-heat water for an permanently installed electric water heater |
| Start Date |
| Incentive Type | Corporate Tax Credit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Cooling, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional | ||||
| Incentive Amount | 10% of installed cost | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | $25,000 for any one building in the same year and $50,000 per business in total credits in any year | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | No size restrictions specified, but systems must receive approval from Commerce's Solar Committee. | ||||
| Equipment Standards | None Listed | ||||
| Installation Standards | None Listed | ||||
| Start Date |
|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 number provided All manufacturer installation procedures and local codes must be followed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Listed |
