Renewable Energy Incentives

The following is a listing of federal, state, local and utility incentives that promote renewable energy from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. For more information on any of these incentives or incentives in other states, go to www.dsire.org and see summary tables for financial incentives.

Federal:

* Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
* Business Energy Tax Credit
* Energy Efficient Mortgage
* Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System & Bonus Depreciation
* Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit
* Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion
* Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
* Renewable Energy Production Incentive
* Residential Solar & Fuel Cell Tax Credit
* Tribal Energy Program Grant

Colorado:


* Clean Energy Fund - New Energy Economic Development
* Local Option Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems
* Local Option Sales Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems
* Local Photovoltaic Rebate Programs
* Local Solar Water Heating Rebate Programs
* Renewable Energy Property Tax Assessment
* Local Incentives:
  • Aspen - Grid-Tied Micro Hydro Grant
  • Aspen - Solar Power Pioneer Loan Program
  • Aspen - Solar Pioneer Rebate Program
  • Boulder - Solar Sales and Use Tax Rebate
* Non-profit Incentives:
  • Namaste Solar Electric - PV Grant Program for Nonprofits (non-profit)
* Utility Incentives:
  • Aquila - On-Site Solar PV Rebate Program
  • Colorado Springs Utilities - Renewable Energy Rebate Program
  • Delta-Montrose Electric Association - Residential Co-Z Energy Loan Program
  • Fort Collins Utilities - Zero Interest Loans for Conservation Help Program
  • Gunnison County Electric - Renewable Energy Resource Loan
  • Holy Cross Energy - With Efficiency, Conservation And Renewable Energy Rebates
  • La Plata Electric Association - Renewable Generation Rebate Program
  • United Power - Energy Efficiency Credits Program
  • Xcel Energy – Solar Rewards Program

Idaho:

* Low-Interest Energy Loan Programs
* Property Tax Exemption for Wind and Geothermal Energy Producers
* Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Refund
* Renewable Energy Project Bond Program
* Residential Alternative Energy Tax Deduction
* Non-profit Incentives:
  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Renewable Energy Grant
  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Solar 4R Schools
  • Northwest Solar Cooperative - Green Tag Purchase
* Utility Incentives:
  • Kootenai Electric Cooperative - Residential Efficiency Rebate Program

Montana:

* Alternative Energy Investment Tax Credit (Personal and Corporate)
* Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program
* Corporate Property Tax Reduction for New/Expanded Generating Facilities
* Generation Facility Corporate Tax Exemption
* Property Tax Abatement for Production and Manufacturing Facilities
* Renewable Energy Systems Exemption
* Residential Alternative Energy System Tax Credit
* Residential Geothermal Systems Credit
* Non-Profit Incentives:
  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Renewable Energy Grant
  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Solar 4R Schools
  • Northwest Solar Cooperative - Green Tag Purchase
* Utility Incentives:
  • Flathead Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • NorthWestern Energy – Universal System Benefits Renewable Energy Fund
  • Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative - Residential/Commercial Efficiency Rebate Program

North Dakota:

* Geothermal, Solar and Wind Property Exemption
* Large Wind Property Tax Reduction
* Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Personal and Corporate)

Oregon:

* Business Energy Tax Credit
* Energy Trust - Small Wind Incentive Program
* Energy Trust - Solar Electric Buy-Down Program
* Energy Trust - Solar Water Heating Buy-Down Program
* Renewable Energy Systems Exemption
* Residential Energy Tax Credit
* Small-Scale Energy Loan Program
* Tax Credit for Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturers
* Non-Profit Incentives:
  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Renewable Energy Grant
  • Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Solar 4R Schools
  • Northwest Solar Cooperative - Green Tag Purchase
* Utility Incentives:
  • Ashland Electric Utility - Bright Way to Heat Water Loan/Rebate
  • Ashland Electric Utility - Photovoltaic Rebate Program
  • Central Electric Cooperative - Solar Water Heater Loan/Rebate
  • Consumers Power, Inc - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
  • Consumers Power, Inc. - Solar Energy System Rebate
  • Douglas Electric Cooperative - Solar Water Heater Rebate
  • Emerald People’s Utility District - Solar Water Heater Loan/Rebate
  • Eugene Water and Electric Board - Bright Way To Heat Water Loan/Rebate
  • Eugene Water and Electric Board - Energy Management Services Loan/Rebate
  • Eugene Water and Electric Board - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program
  • Eugene Water and Electric Board - Solar Electric Rebate/Production Incentive
  • Midstate Electric Cooperative - Residential Conservation Rebate
  • Salem Electric - Solar Water Heater Loan/Rebate

South Dakota:

* Large Commercial Wind Exemption and Alternative Taxes
* Renewable Energy Systems Exemption
* Small Commercial Wind Energy Property Tax Assessment
* Utility Incentives:
  • Black Hills Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Wyoming:

* Photovoltaic Incentive Program
* Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption
* Utility Incentives:
  • Carbon Power & Light - Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

 

 
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