Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance
Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance
200 W 4th St, Suite 600
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 621-4232
Fax: (513) 297-7299
| Incentive Type | Corporate Tax Credit | ||||
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| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Combination Active Solar Space-Heating and Water Heating System | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural | ||||
| Incentive Amount | PV: $3/W DC All other systems: 30% of eligible costs | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | $1,000 per taxpayer for installations on multi-family residential rental units or commercial property; $500 for single family residential rental unit | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed | ||||
| Equipment Standards | Solar water heaters must use OG-100 SRCC certified collectors with minimum 5-year warranty. PV systems must meet the requirements of Article 690 of the National Electrical Code, and use solar photovoltaic panels and inverters that are rated and listed by Underwriters Laboratories. Closed loop geothermal heat pumps must have EER of 14.1 and COP of 3.6 Open loop geothermal heat pump must have EER of 16.2 and COP of 3.5 DX geothermal heat pump must have EER of 15 and COP of 3.5 Wind turbines must meet AWEA's wind industry consensus standards. | ||||
| Installation Standards | Solar hot water, active solar space heating, and PV systems must be installed by a NABCEP-certified installer. | ||||
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| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 6.99% fixed rate; loan term of 10 years Loans available from $2,500 - $20,000 100% financing available Rebates up to 50% are also available with the loan |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric, Renewable Fuels, Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Installer/Contractor, Institutional |
| Incentive Amount | Micro loans: up to $10,000 at 5% interest Small loans: up to $35,000 Large loans: up to $300,000 to qualified borrowers |
| Maximum Incentive | All MACED Loans: $500,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 100% of equipment and installation cost |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |