Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Colorado(City of Boulder) – Solar Access Ordinance

Incentive TypeSolar/Wind Access Policy
Eligible TechnologiesPassive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics
Applicable SectorsResidential, Construction
Incentive AmountNone Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start DateNone Listed

More Information Contact:

Customer Service City of Boulder Building Services Center P.O. Box 791 1739 Broadway, Third Floor Boulder, CO 80306 Phone: (303) 441-1880 Fax: (303) 441-3241 Web Site:http://www.boulderplandevelop.net      

Florida – Ocala Utility Services – Solar Hot Water Heating Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $450 per system
Maximum IncentiveOne rebate per account
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsFlorida Solar Energy Center Certified solar domestic water heating equipment only. Rebuilt, refurbished, or relocated equipment is not eligible
Installation StandardsMust be installed by a licensed Florida contractor
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits Ocala Utility Services

More Information Contact:

Jean Henning Ocala Utility Services Rebates 201 SE 3rd Street Ocala, FL 34471 Phone: (352) 351-6608 Fax: (352) 351-8263 Web Site: http://www.ocalafl.org/COO3.aspx?id=947

New Hampshire – Commercial & Industrial Solar Rebate Program

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount PV: $0.80/W (DC) for new systems; $0.50/W (DC) for additions to existing systems Solar Thermal: $0.12/rated or modeled kBtu/year for new systems with 15 or fewer collectors, $0.07/rated or modeled kBtu/year for new systems with more than 15 collectors; $0.04/modeled kBtu/year for additions to existing systems
Maximum IncentiveThe lesser of 25% of the total cost or $50,000
Eligible System Size(s)Maximum: 100 kW (DC)
Equipment StandardsPV: Must comply with UL 1703 (by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory); inverters must comply with IEEE 1547 and UL 1741. Systems greater than 50 kW must include revenue-grade meter. Minimum system warranty of 5 years. Solar Thermal: Must be SRCC-rated. Systems with a collector area of 500 sq. ft. or greater must include an output meter and/or web-based temperature monitoring. Minimum system warranty of 5 years.
Installation StandardsPre-approval required
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits Customer
Start Date
Start Date:11/1/2010
Expiration Date:When funding is exhausted

More Information Contact:

Jack Ruderman New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission 21 S. Fruit St. Suite 10 Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-2431 Fax: (603) 271-3868 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.puc.nh.gov

Washington – Clark Public Utilities – Solar Energy Equipment Loan

Incentive Type
Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount Solar PV: up to $30,000 Solar Pool Heaters and Solar Water Heaters: up to $10,000
Maximum Incentive
Solar PV: $30,000 Solar Pool Heaters and Solar Water Heaters: $10,000
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Bob West Clark PUD 1200 Fort Vancouver Way P.O. Box 8900 Vancouver, WA 98668 Phone: (360) 992-3362 Phone 2: (360) 992-3000 Fax: (360) 992-3038 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com

Rhode Island – Local Option – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount Varies (local option)
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Charles Hawkins Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5890 Phone: (401) 574-9100 Fax: (401) 222-1260 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.ri.gov

New Hampshire – Residential Solar Water Heating Rebates

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $1,500, $1,700 or $1,900, depending on annual estimated system output
Maximum Incentive$1,900
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsMust be SRCC-certified and meet standards for Category C (mildly cloudy weather)
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 04/21/2010

More Information Contact:

Barbara Bernstein New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission 21 South Fruit Street Suite 10 Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 271-2431 E-Mail: [email protected]

Washington – Grays Harbor PUD – Solar Water Heater Loan

Incentive Type Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors 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:

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

Rhode Island – Residential Solar Property Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount System assessed at no more than conventional energy system
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Charles Hawkins Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5890 Phone: (401) 574-9100 Fax: (401) 222-1260 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.energy.ri.gov  

New Hampshire Electric Co-Op – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $750
Maximum Incentive$750
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsSystems must be pre-approved and installed by a qualified installer
Start Date

More Information Contact:

Mike Reynolds (for Solar Hot Water) New Hampshire Electric Co-op 579 Tenney Mountain Highway Plymouth, NH 03264 Phone: (800) 698-2007 Web Site: http://www.nhec.coop

Washington – Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities – Solar Energy Loan Program

Incentive Type Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps
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 None Listed

More Information Contact:

Bob Kajfasz Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities PO Box 1150 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: (360) 417-4718 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cityofpa.us/