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 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

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

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 water heating load must be provided by solar energy
Equipment StandardsMust comply with requirements established in 3.3.28 NMAC (see below); includes requirement for solar water heaters to be SRCC-certified or in the certification process.
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:1/1/2009
Expiration Date:12/31/2016

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/ Public Information Taxation and Revenue Department Administrative Services Division - Joseph Montoya Bldg. 1100 South St. Frances Dr PO Box 630 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0630 Phone: (505) 827-0369 Phone 2: (505) 827-0870 Web Site: http://www.tax.state.nm.us/    

Hawaii – KIUC – Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable SectorsCommercial, Residential
Incentive Amount Residential: $800; Commercial: 50% - 80% of equipment costs
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 – 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 IncentiveSingle 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 StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Rebate Operations Xcel Energy PO Box 829 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0829 Phone: (800) -89-5-49 Web Site: http://www.xcelenergy.com/Save_Money_&_Energy/For_Your_Home  

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