Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

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

Rhode Island – Renewable Energy Fund Grant Programs

Incentive Type State Grant Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Anaerobic Digestion, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount Varies by project type
Maximum Incentive$750,000 (varies by project type)
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 12/15/2008

More Information Contact:

Julian Dash Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101 Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 278-9138 Fax: (401) 273-8270 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.riedc.com/business-services/renewable-energy

Vermont Local Option – Property Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, CHP/Cogeneration, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Agricultural
Incentive Amount None Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date

More Information Contact:

Executive Director Renewable Energy Vermont PO Box 1036 Montpelier, VT 05601 Phone: (802) 229-0099 Web Site:http://www.revermont.org/

Massachusetts – Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

Incentive Type Sales Tax Incentive
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors Residential
Incentive Amount 100% exemption
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone 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  

Rhode Island – Renewable Energy Fund Loan Programs

Incentive Type State Loan Program
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Anaerobic Digestion, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount Varies by project type
Maximum Incentive$750,000 (varies by project type)
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 12/15/2008

More Information Contact:

Julian Dash Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101 Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 278-9138 Fax: (401) 273-8270 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.riedc.com/business-services/renewable-energy