Program: Federal Government
Provider: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
More Info:
Incentive Details Online
Requirements:
Must be placed in service by December 31, 2016.
System must have an efficiency of at least 30%.
System must have a capacity of at least 0.5 kW.
Must be your principal residence.
Existing homes and new construction qualify.
Tax credit can amount to up to $500 per .5 kW of power
capacity.
Installation Costs:
Included.
Additional Details:
Submit IRS form 5695 with your annual taxes. Save your receipts and
your Manufacturer's Certification Statement for your records.
Program: Federal Government
Provider: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Category: Geothermal
More Info:
Incentive Details Online
Requirements:
Must be placed in service by December 31, 2016.
See incentive details for product qualifications.
Existing homes and new construction qualify.
Must be principal residence
Rentals do not qualify.
30% of cost, up to $500 per 0.5 kw power capacity.
Installation Costs:
Included.
Additional Details:
Submit IRS form 5695 with your annual taxes. Save your receipts and
your Manufacturer's Certification Statement for your records.
Program: Federal Government
Provider: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Category: Solar Electricity
More Info:
Incentive Details Online
Requirements:
Must be placed in service by December 31, 2016.
Photovoltaic systems must provide electricity for the
residence.
Photovoltaic systems must meet applicable fire and electrical code
requirements.
Existing homes and new construction qualify.
Must be principal residence.
Rentals do not qualify.
Tax credit of 30% of cost up to $500 per 0.5kw available.
Installation Costs:
Included.
Additional Details:
Submit IRS form 5695 with your annual taxes. Save your receipts and
your Manufacturer's Certification Statement for your records.
Program: State Government
Provider: District of Columbia
Category: Solar Electricity
More Info:
Incentive Details Online
202-673-6750
Requirements:
As of February 11, 2011, the REIP is no longer accepting new
prequalification applications until additional funding is available
in FY 2012.
Must use a qualified installer. See incentive details for
list.
Rebate amount is $3 for each of the first 3,000 installed watts of
capacity, $2 for each of the next 7,000 installed watts of
capacity, $1 for each of the next 10,000 installed watts of
capacity up to a maximum of $33,000.
Green Energy DC: Renewable Energy Incentive
Program
Program: Other
Provider: SolarCity
Category: Solar Electricity
More Info:
Incentive Details Online
888-765-2489
Requirements:
SolarLease allows you to lease a solar electric system rather than
own it.
Your fixed monthly lease payments are typically lower that what you
currently pay for electricity.
There are three lease options:
$0 down with moderate monthly payments
Some money down with low monthly payments
Prepay with no monthly payments
Other rebates and incentives still apply.
See incentive details for additional information about
SolarLease.
Available in the following areas: Arizona, California, Colorado,
Maryland, Oregon, Texas and Washington D.C.
SolarCity's SolarLease Financing Program
Program: Energy Utility
Program: Water Utility