Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

California – Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM)

Incentive Type  Other Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, Biodiesel, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount None Listed Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  December 2010 More Information Contact: Adam Schultz California...

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Florida – Orlando Utilities Commission – Residential Solar Loan Program

Incentive Type  Utility Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  Solar PV: up to $20,000 Solar Thermal: up to $7,500 Maximum Incentive Solar PV: $20,000 Solar Thermal: $7,500 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Solar PV Rate: 2%-5.5% Solar Thermal Rate: 0%-4% Solar PV Repayment: up to 120 months Solar Thermal Repayment: up to 84 months More Information...

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Vermont – Renewable Energy Systems Sales Tax Exemption

Incentive Type  Sales Tax Incentive Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, CHP/Cogeneration, Anaerobic Digestion, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Agricultural Incentive Amount  100% of sales tax for purchase Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  1999 More Information Contact: Information Sales and Use Tax Vermont...

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Washington – Grays Harbor PUD – Solar Water Heater Rebate

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential Incentive Amount  $600 Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) Solar collectors: 40 square feet minimum Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact:   Anna Woehler Grays Harbor PUD 2720 Sumner Avenue Aberdeen, WA 98520 Phone: (360) 538-6383 Phone 2: (800) 562-7726 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site:http://www.ghpud.org

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Vermont – Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program

Incentive Type  State Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Construction, State Government, Tribal Government, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural, Institutional Incentive Amount  Varies depending on technology and eligible sector Maximum Incentive Varies depending on technology and eligible sector Eligible System Size(s) Varies depending on technology Equipment Standards PV: New, grid connected;...

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Massachusetts – Green Communities Grant Program

Incentive Type  State Grant Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, CHP/Cogeneration, Other Distributed Generation Technologies Applicable Sectors  Local Government Incentive Amount  Custom incentive, amount will vary Maximum Incentive Custom incentive, amount will vary Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date Start Date: 03/2010 Expiration Date: Application deadline: 01/21/2013 More Information Contact: Cliff Sullivan Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources 100...

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Massachusetts – Excise Tax Deduction for Solar- or Wind-Powered Systems

Incentive Type  Corporate Deduction Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  100% 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: Tax Information Massachusetts Department of Revenue P.O. Box 701 Boston, MA 02204 Phone: (800) 392-6089 Web Site: http://www.dor.state.ma.us

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Massachusetts – Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Commercial Program

Incentive Type  State Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural, Institutional Incentive Amount  Feasibility study: $5,000; Construction grants: $45*number of collectors*SRCC Rating (Private); $55*number of collectors*SRCC Rating (Public/Non-Profit) Massachusetts Manufactured adder: $200-$500 Metering adder: Up to $1,500 Natural disaster adder: 2*base rebate Maximum...

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Maine PACE Loans

Incentive Type  PACE Financing Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Renewable energy installations or electric thermal storage systems approved by Efficiency Maine Trust Applicable Sectors  Residential Terms  Loan amount (range): $6,500 to $15,000 Term length: Up to 15 years Interest rate: 4.99% (fixed) Funding Source American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Program Budget $30 million Equipment...

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Massachusetts – Excise Tax Exemption for Solar- or Wind-Powered Systems

Incentive Type  Corporate Exemption Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  100% of the tangible property portion of the excise tax 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: Tax Information Massachusetts Department of Revenue P.O. Box 701 Boston, MA 02204 Phone: (800) 392-6089 Web Site: 

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