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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1/1/2007

More Information Contact:

Public Information New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department Administrative Services Division - Joseph Montoya Bldg P.O. Box 630 1100 South St. Frances Dr Santa Fe, NM 87504-0630 Phone: (505) 827-0369 Phone 2: (505) 827-0700 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.tax.state.nm.us/ Susie Marbury New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Energy Conservation and Management Division 1220 S. St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 476-3254 Fax: (505) 476-3322 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd/  

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust be SRCC OG-100-certified.
Installation StandardsExtensive 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: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hawaiienergy.com

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsSystems must be Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) certified and have a closed loop. Collector and tank must have 5 year warranty.
Installation StandardsEquipment 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

More Information Contact:

Resource Conservation Representative New Braunfels Utilities 355 FM 306/P.O. Box 310289 New Braunfels, TX 78131-0289 Phone: (830) 629-8400 Phone 2: (866) 629-8400 Fax: (830) 629-2119 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nbutexas.com/Home/tabid/341/Default.aspx

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/greenbuilding  

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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) 476-3320 Fax: (505) 476-3322 E-Mail: [email protected]  Web Site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd/

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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/

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 StandardsMust be certified OG-100 by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC)
Installation StandardsWork must be completed by a licensed contractor and permit number must be included on application.
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Customer Service Texas Gas Service 1301 S. Mopac Expressway Suite 400 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: (512) 947-2199 Phone 2: (512) 370-8243 Web Site: http://www.oneok.com/tgs

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 IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust meet standards set by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
Installation StandardsMust be installed by a SMUD-approved solar contractor
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Tammy Tabor Sacramento Municipal Utility District P.O. Box 15830 Sacramento, CA 95852-1830 Phone: (888) 742-7683 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.smud.org

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 StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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, IL 62777 Phone: (217) 782-4321 Phone 2: (217) 785-8779 Web Site: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/

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 StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Terrance Spears Mississippi Development Authority Energy Division P.O. Box 849 501 North West Street Jackson, MS 39201 Phone: (601) 359-3552 Fax: (601) 359-6642 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mississippi.org