Texas – Renewable Energy Systems Property Tax Exemption
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Property Tax Incentive |
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| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Storage Technologies, Solar Pool Heating, Anaerobic Digestion |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | 100% |
| Maximum Incentive | None |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None specified, but system must be used primarily for on-site energy needs |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Taxpayer Assistance - Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption Comptroller of Public Accounts Tax Policy Division - Property Tax Post Office Box 13528, Capitol Station Austin , TX 78711-3528 Phone: (800) 531-5441 Ext.5-9806 Phone 2: (512) 305-9806 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.window.state.tx.us/Texas – Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | State Grant Program |
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| 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, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors | Local Government, Non-Entitlement Governments Only |
| Incentive Amount | Varies |
| Maximum Incentive | Not specified; matching funds % is part of proposal evaluation process |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Travis Brown Texas Department of Rural Affairs Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Post Office Box 12877, Capitol Station Austin , TX 78711 Phone: (512) 936-7878 Phone 2: (800) 544-2042 Fax: (512) 936-6776 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.texasagriculture.gov/GrantsServices/RuralEconomicDevelopment.aspxTexas – LoanSTAR Revolving Loan Program
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | State Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| Applicable Sectors | Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Public Schools, Public Universities, Public Tax District Supported Hospitals, Community-Based and House-of-Worship Nonprofit (Pilot Program) |
| Incentive Amount | Varies |
| Maximum Incentive | $5 million |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | 1989 |
More Information Contact:
Eddy Trevino Comptroller of Public Accounts State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) 111 E. 17th Street LBJ State Office Building, Room #1118 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: (512) 463-1876 Phone 2: (512) 463-1931 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.usTexas – Austin Energy – Residential Solar Loan Program
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Minimum Solar Water Heating: $500 Minimum Solar PV: $1,500 |
| Maximum Incentive | Solar Water Heating (Single Family): $5,000 Solar Water Heating (Duplexes): $10,000 Solar PV: $20,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Solar Water Heating Rate: 0% - 2.0% Solar PV Rate: Market Rate Credit scores of 639 or below will carry an additional 2.0% interest rate. Repayment: up to 10 years |
More Information Contact:
Customer Care Center Austin Energy 721 Barton Springs Austin, TX 78704-1194 Phone: (512) 974-7827 Fax: (512) 482-5450 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.austinenergy.com/index.htmTexas – Austin Energy – Solar Water Heating Rebate
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Must be an Austin Energy customer |
| Incentive Amount | Existing Homes: $2,000 New Homes: $1,500 Commercial: Custom |
| Maximum Incentive | $2,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | System should be sized to accommodate a minimum of 4 people; no maximum specified |
| Equipment Standards | Must use new, SRCC certified equipment and be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation; Minimum 5-year warranty on major components; System must pre-heat water for a permanently installed electric water heater |
| Installation Standards | Must be installed by a licensed contractor; Equipment must meet all applicable Austin city codes and adhere to the city building permit process |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Conservation Information Center - Solar Rebates Austin Energy Solar Rebate Program 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Phone: (512) 482-5346 Fax: (512) 482-5409 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.austinenergy.comBryan Texas Utilities – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program | ||||
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat | ||||
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional, All BTU Customers | ||||
| Incentive Amount | Existing Homes and Businesses: $1,500 New Construction: $1,000 | ||||
| Maximum Incentive | $1,500 | ||||
| Eligible System Size(s) | 80 gallon minimum for storage tank, no maximum specified | ||||
| Equipment Standards | Systems must be new and SRCC certified; must pre-heat water for a permanently installed electric water heater; must be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation; major components must have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty | ||||
| Installation Standards | Must be installed by a licensed contractor; Equipment must meet all applicable city codes and adhere to the city building permit process | ||||
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More Information Contact:
Solar Water Heater Rebates Bryan Texas Utilities 205 E. 28th Street Bryan, TX 77803 Phone: (979) 821-5715 Web Site: http://www.btutilities.comTexas – CPS Energy – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Institutional, Must be CPS Energy Customer |
| Incentive Amount | $0.60 per kWh saved annually (conventional 50-gallon electric water heater) |
| Maximum Incentive | $2,000 per account |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No limits specified |
| Equipment Standards | Must have a permanently installed electric back-up; Systems must be new, SRCC OG-300 certified and have a 5-year warranty on all major components |
| Installation Standards | System must meet all applicable codes and be installed by a CPS Energy registered installer (minimum qualifications apply); System must be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation |
| Expiration Date | STEP extends through 2020, annual program year expiration dates may apply |
More Information Contact:
Public Information - CPS Energy Efficiency Rebates CPS Energy Mail Drop 340117, PO Box 1771 San Antonio, TX 78296-1771 Phone: (210) 353-2728 Fax: (210) 353-5707 Web Site: http://www.cpsenergy.comTexas – Denton Municipal Electric – GreenSense Solar Rebate Program
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | PV: $3.00 per AC watt (based on the calculated expected performance of the system) Solar Water Heater: 50% of project cost |
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $15,000 per structure Solar Water Heater: $300 per unit |
| Eligible System Size(s) | PV >10 kW: customer must contact the DME GreenSense Program Manager for details |
| Equipment Standards | Solar Water Heaters must preheat water for a permanently installed electric water heater |
| Installation Standards | Installers and contractors must be registered with DME |
| Start Date | 01/01/2009 |
More Information Contact:
DME GreenSense Program Denton Municipal Electric 1659 Spencer Road Denton, TX 76205 Phone: (940) 349-7137 Web Site: http://www.dmepower.comTexas – Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative – Renewable Energy Rebates
avwFm87mDz2013-01-21T09:17:03+00:00| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
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| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Water Wells |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Must be a GVEC member |
| Incentive Amount | PV: $2.00/watt Solar Water Heaters: $1,000/unit Solar Water Wells: $750/unit Wind-electric: $1.00/watt |
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $8,000 Solar Water Heaters: $1,000 Solar Water Wells: $750 Wind-electric: $6,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | No minimum specified, PV and wind limited to 20 kW |
| Equipment Standards | Equipment must be new, other requirements vary by technology; PV modules must be listed as eligible by California Energy Commission (CEC); solar water heaters must be SRCC certified; wind systems must be UL certified and have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty; inverters must have 5-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Installation Standards | Systems must be installed by an approved contractor; solar water heaters must pre-heat water for an permanently installed electric water heater |
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