Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Texas – Solar and Wind Energy Device Franchise Tax Deduction

Incentive Type Corporate Deduction
Eligible TechnologiesSolar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount 10% of amortized cost
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1982

More Information Contact:

Comptroller of Public Accounts Comptroller of Public Accounts Post Office Box 13528, Capitol Station Austin , TX 78711-3528 Phone: (800) 252-1381 Web Site: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise

California – Redding Electric – Earth Advantage Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Photovoltaic Attic Fan
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount PV: Funding is exhausted through 2015 Geothermal (Residential): $1,000/ton Solar Water Heating: 50% of cost up to $1,000 for 1st panel, $500 for 2nd panel, $250 for 3rd panel
Maximum IncentiveGeothermal: $5,000
Eligible System Size(s)No size restrictions specified
Equipment StandardsPV: Panels and inverters must be on the California Energy Commission's approved list; minimum 10 year system warranty.
Installation StandardsSolar water heaters must replace electric water heating systems; Pre-approval by REU required
Start Date 1/1/2002

More Information Contact:

Matt Madison Redding Electric Utility PO Box 496071 Redding, CA 96049-6071 Phone: (530) 339-7249 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.reupower.com

Arizona(City of Phoenix) – Energize Phoenix Residential Incentives

Incentive Type Local Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Program will match rebates provided by APS Heat Pumps/AC Units: $270 Duct Repairs: $250 *All of these amounts depend on current APS incentives
Maximum IncentiveSealing Air Leaks: $250 Shade Screens: $250 Attic Insulation: $250 *All of these amounts depend on current APS incentives
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date

More Information Contact:

APS Franklin Energy 1201 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Phone: (602) 532-2991 Phone 2: (855) 733-1117 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aps.com

New Mexico – Solar Energy Gross Receipts Tax Deduction

Incentive Type Sales Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, Construction, Installer/Contractor, Retail Supplier, Solar Distributors
Incentive Amount 100% of gross receipts from sale and installation of solar energy systems
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/1/2007

More Information Contact:

Edward Trujillo New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Energy Conservation and Management Division E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd/

Texas – Solar and Wind Energy Business Franchise Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Industry Recruitment/Support
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount All
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1982

More Information Contact:

Comptroller of Public Accounts Comptroller of Public Accounts Post Office Box 13528, Capitol Station Austin , TX 78711-3528 Phone: (800) 252-1381 Web Site: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise

Arizona – Non-Residential Solar & Wind Tax Credit (Personal)

Incentive Type Personal 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 StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:1/1/2006
Expiration Date:12/31/2018

More Information Contact:

Blanca Carrillo Arizona Commerce Authority Financial Incentive Programs 333 N. Central Ave., Suite 1900 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 845-1235 Fax: (602) 845-1201 E-Mail: [email protected]

New Mexico – Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Bond Program

Incentive Type State Bond Program
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells, CHP/Cogeneration, Daylighting, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Schools, State Government
Incentive Amount Varies
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Zach Dillenback New Mexico Finance Authority 409 St. Michael’s Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 984-1454 Fax: (505) 984-0002 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nmfa.net

Texas(City of Plano) – Smart Energy Loan Program

Incentive Type Local Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Varies, minimum loan amounts may be required for 120 and 180 month terms
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Terms 5.49% - 15.49% interest for up to 36 months 5.99% - 15.99% interest for 37-60 months 5.99% - 16.49% interest for 61-120 months 6.99% - 16.99% interest for 121-180 months

More Information Contact:

Smart Energy Loan Coordinator City of Plano 4200 W. Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093 Phone: (972) 769-4335 Web Site: http://www.smartenergyloans.com

Arizona – Residential Solar and Wind Energy Systems Tax Credit

Incentive Type Personal Tax Credit
Eligible Technologies Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Ovens, Solar Cooling, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount 25%
Maximum Incentive$1,000 maximum credit per residence, regardless of number of energy devices installed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSystem must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards; must carry a minimum 2-yr warranty on collectors, heat exchangers, and storage units; other equipment and installation must carry a minimum 1-yr warranty.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1/1/1995

More Information Contact:

Tax Assistance Arizona Department of Revenue 1600 W. Monroe Phoenix, AZ 85007-2650 Phone: (602) 255-3381 Phone 2: (800) 352-4090 Web Site: http://www.azdor.gov/

Alaska – Local Option – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Small Hydroelectric, Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Varies (local option)
Maximum IncentiveVaries (local option)
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 06/2010