Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

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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Texas – Xcel Energy – Residential and Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps Applicable Sectors  Residential, Construction, Installer/Contractor, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential Incentive Amount  Residential: $278/kW and $0.095/kWh Hard-to-Reach: $400/kW and $0.11/kWh Maximum Incentive Single Family: $5,000/project Hard-to-Reach (Large Component): $35,098/annually Hard-to-Reach (Small Component): $15,000/annually Residential (Large Component): $71,895/annually Residential (Small Component): $15,000/annually Residential: $650/kW saved Hard-to-Reach $900/kW saved Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None...

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California – SMUD – Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $500 - $1,500 per system, depending on energy savings Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Must meet standards set by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) Installation Standards Must be installed by a SMUD-approved solar contractor Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Tammy Tabor Sacramento Municipal Utility District P.O....

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Illinois – School Energy Efficiency Grant Program

Incentive Type  State Grant Program Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, CHP/Cogeneration, Alternative Energy Systems, Other Distributed Generation Technologies Applicable Sectors  Schools, Universities Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive $250,000 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  10/12/2010 More Information Contact: Kimberly Beachy Illinois State Board of Education School Business Services Division 100 N. 1st Street Springfield,...

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Mississippi – Energy Investment Loan Program

Incentive Type  State Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  $15,000 - $300,000 Maximum Incentive $300,000 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Terrance Spears Mississippi Development Authority Energy Division P.O. Box...

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