Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Arizona – Sulphur Springs Valley EC – SunWatts Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Construction, Agricultural Incentive Amount  PV systems up to 10 kW and/or that cost less than $75,000: customer may choose a capacity-based upfront rebate or a production-based incentive. PV systems over 10 kW or that cost more than $75,000, and all wind...

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Hawaii(Maui County) – Solar Roofs Initiative Loan Program

Incentive Type  Local Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  Zero-interest loans Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Repayment based on expected savings More Information Contact: Cheryl Correa Maui Electric Company, LTD Maui Solar Roofs Initiative P.O. Box 398 Kahului, HI 96733-6898 Phone: (808) 871-2330 Fax: (808) 872-3235 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mauielectric.com

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Bryan Texas Utilities – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional, All BTU Customers Incentive Amount  Existing Homes and Businesses: $1,500 New Construction: $1,000 Maximum Incentive $1,500 Eligible System Size(s) 80 gallon minimum for storage tank, no maximum specified Equipment Standards Systems must be new and SRCC certified; must pre-heat water for a permanently installed...

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NV Energy (Northern Nevada) – Solar Hot Water Incentive Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government Incentive Amount  Residential electric customers: Lesser of 50% or $2,500 Residential gas customers: $14.50 per therm Small commercial gas customers: $14.50 per therm Nonprofits, schools and other public gas customers: $19.00 per therm Maximum Incentive Residential electric customers: Lesser of...

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Arizona – TEP – Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Geothermal Direct-Use Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential Incentive Amount  Up-front incentives for PV may be de-rated based on expected performance Residential grid-tied PV: $0.50/W-DC Non-Residential PV (70 kW or...

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Hawaii – Solar and Wind Energy Credit (Personal)

Incentive Type  Personal Tax Credit Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential Incentive Amount  Solar Thermal and PV: 35%; Wind: 20% Maximum Incentive Varies by technology and property type (see summary for details) Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards System must be new and in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards. Installation Standards None...

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Texas – CPS Energy – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Institutional, Must be CPS Energy Customer Incentive Amount  $0.60 per kWh saved annually (conventional 50-gallon electric water heater) Maximum Incentive $2,000 per account Eligible System Size(s) No limits specified Equipment Standards Must have a permanently installed electric back-up; Systems must be new, SRCC OG-300 certified...

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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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