Solar Incentives

With a lifespan of over 25 years, renewable energy systems can be one of the best business investments you can consider. State rebates can pay for up to 50% of your system costs and federal incentives can add up to another 30%. Locate your state below to view solar and renewable energy incentives, rebates, grants and programs.

• Connecticut • Delaware • District of Columbia • Florida • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania

• United States Solar and Renewable Energy Incentives
  To view incentives for every state in the USA, visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. This site provides specific information regarding what is offered on a state-by-state basis.
• Federal Solar and Renewable Energy Incentives
  The Investment Tax Credits and Accelerated Capital Depreciation Schedule are available for businesses that invest in or purchase qualified Solar Energy equipment. For more information, click here.
• SREC - Solar Renewable Energy Certificates
  SREC's are granted to Renewable Energy systems that produce clean electricity. In NJ, electric marketers are required to purchase your "Solar RECs" at market value. Click here for current trading values of SREC's.

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Connecticut – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Grant Programs

• CCEF - ARRA Commercial Solar PV Program
• CCEF - On-Site Renewable DG Program

State Loan Programs

• DPUC - Low-Interest Loans for Customer-Side Distributed Resources

State Rebate Programs

• CCEF - Geothermal Rebate Program
• CCEF - Solar Thermal Incentive Program

For a complete list of Connecticut's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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Delaware – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Grant Programs

• Research and Development Grants
• Technology and Demonstration Grants

State Loan Programs

• Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Non-Residential Efficiency Plus Financing Program

State Rebate Programs

• Delaware Electric Cooperative - Green Energy Program Incentives
• Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (9 Member Utilities) - Green Energy Program Incentives
• Delmarva Power - Green Energy Program Incentives
• Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU) - Non-Residential Efficiency Plus Rebate Program

For a complete list of Delaware's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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District of Columbia – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Rebate Program

• Renewable Energy Incentive Program

Utility Rebate Programs

• PEPCO - Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency Program
• PEPCO - New Construction Energy Efficiency Program

For a complete list of the District of Columbia's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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Florida – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

Green Building Incentives

• Miami-Dade County - Green Buildings Expedite Process
• Volusia County Green Building Program

State Rebate Program

• Solar Energy System Incentives Program

For a complete list of the Florida's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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Maryland – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Loan Programs

• Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program
• State Agency Loan Program

State Rebate Programs

• Geothermal Heat Pump Grants
• Mid-Size Solar Energy Grant Program

For a complete list of the Maryland's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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New Jersey – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Grant Program

• Clean Energy Solutions ARRA CHP Program

State Rebate Programs

• New Jersey Renewable Energy Incentive Program
• New Jersey SmartStart Buildings - New Construction and Retrofits
• Renewable Energy Manufacturing Incentives (for End-Use PV Installations)

For a complete list of New Jersey's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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New York – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Rebate Programs

• NYSERDA - On-Site Small Wind Incentive Program
• NYSERDA - PV Incentive Program
• NYSERDA - Solar Thermal Incentive Program

Utility Rebate Program

• Central Hudson Gas & Electric (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

For a complete list of New York's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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Pennsylvania – Solar and Renewable Energy Financial Incentives

State Grant Program

• DCED - Alternative and Clean Energy Program
• High Performance Green Schools Planning Grants
• Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) - Grants

State Loan Program

• DCED - Wind and Geothermal Incentives Program
• Pennsylvania Green Energy Loan Fund

Utility Grant Program

• PPL Electric Utilities - LEED Certification Partnership Program

For a complete list of Pennsylvania's local, state and utility rebates, grants and programs, visit www.dsireusa.org.

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