Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Florida(City of Tallahassee Utilities) – Solar Loans

Incentive Type Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Solar PV: up to $20,000 Other Measures: up to $10,000
Maximum IncentiveSolar PV: $20,000 Other Measures: $10,000
TermsRate: 5% Repayment: up to 5 years for general measures; 10 years for PV Minimum loan amount: $500
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Information- City of Tallahassee City of Tallahassee Utilities 300 South Adams St. B32 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Phone: (850) 891-4968 Web Site: http://www.talgov.com

Florida – Progress Energy Florida – SunSense Solar Water Heating with EnergyWise

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount $550 credit on electric bill for installation of SWH system; additional $30-$60 credits for participating in load control and pool pump programs (EnergyWise)
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Customer Service- Progress Energy Florida Residential Customer Service PO Box 1551 Raleigh, NC 27602 Phone: (800) 700-8744 Phone 2: (888) 302-8348 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.progress-energy.com/

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/

Oregon – Renewable Energy Development Grant Program

Incentive Type State Grant Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount Varies by project
Maximum IncentiveUp to $250,000, or 35% of total project costs
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 1/1/2012

More Information Contact:

 
Public Information Officer - ODOE Oregon Department of Energy 625 Marion Street, N.E. Salem, OR 97301-3737 Phone: (503) 378-4040 Phone 2: (800) 221-8035 Fax: (503) 373-7806 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site:http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/

Vermont Investment Tax Credit

Incentive Type Corporate Tax Credit
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Solar Hybrid Lighting, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Microturbines, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural
Incentive Amount 7.2% for solar, fuel cells and small wind placed in service on or before 12/31/2016. 2.4% for geothermal, microturbines, and CHP
Maximum IncentiveNo maximum specified.
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date
Start Date:01/01/2009
Expiration Date:12/31/2016

More Information Contact:

Information VT DOT Vermont Department of Taxes Corporate Income Tax 133 State St. Montpelier, VT 05633 Phone: (802) 828-5861 Web Site:http://www.state.vt.us/tax  

Washington – Snohomish County PUD No 1 – Solar Express Loan Program

Incentive Type Utility Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount Solar Water Heater: up to $14,000 Solar PV: up to $25,000
Maximum IncentiveSolar Water Heater: $14,000 Solar PV: $25,000
TermsRate: 2.9% Repayment: 10 years
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Energy Hotline Snohomish County PUD PO Box 1107 2320 California St Everett, WA 98206 Phone: (425) 783-1700 Phone 2: (877) 783-1000 Web Site: http://www.snopud.com/  

Rhode Island – Renewable Energy Products Sales and Use Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Sales Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential, General Public/Consumer
Incentive Amount 100% exemption
Maximum IncentiveNone
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 7/15/2005

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

Vermont Local Option – Property Assessed Clean Energy

Incentive Type PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Residential
Terms Financing may not exceed $30,000 or 15% of assessed property value, whichever is less; combined amount of assessment and outstanding mortgages may not exceed 90% of assessed property value.
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start DateNone Listed

More Information Contact:

http://pacevermont.wikispaces.com/Welcome+to+PACE+Vermont

Washington – Clark Public Utilities – Solar Water Heater Rebate

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount $500
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
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