Eligibility and Applicability

Montana's net-metering law, enacted in July 1999, applies to all customers of investor-owned utilities. Systems up to 50 kilowatts (kW) in capacity that generate electricity using solar, wind or hydropower are eligible. No limit on enrollment or statewide installed capacity is specified. Utilities may not require customer-generators to comply with any additional standards or requirements beyond those established by the National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Net Excess Generation

Net excess generation (NEG) is credited to the customer's next monthly bill. The customer may choose

Introduction

In July 2015 the NY Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an order that established a Community Net-metering in the State. The community net-metering allows multiple customers to subscribe to and receive credits for the electricity produced from off-site renewable generation facilities. This policy makes it possible for renters, low-income residents, and homeowners to receive credits for renewable energy who previously could not install a renewable generation facility in their homes. 

In general a community energy project requires a minimum of 10 members. In March 2017, the commission allowed a waiver for a minimum ten member requirement for community distributed

In May 2018,  the governor signed A3723/S2314, which mandates the creation of the Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities adopted rules establishing the Community Solar Energy Pilot Program on January 17, 2019.

The pilot is designed to run for three years. Program Year 1 applications opened on April 19, 2019. Program Year 2 applications were due on February 5, 2021. As of December 2022, a schedule for Program Year 3 is not available.

Aggregate capacity in the state in limited to 75 MW per program year. The capacity limit is divided

The Sustainable Rebuilding Program, run by the Colorado Energy Office, offers grants and loans to homeowners, owners of residential rental property, and businesses who need to rebuild their properties after a natural disaster. The program specifically provides funding for high performing, energy efficient, and resilient homes and structures. The grants and loans can be used to fund installation of high-efficiency heat pumps, renewable energy generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging stations. The money can also be used for products to achieve advanced energy certifications from federal programs and to brings buildings up-to-date with the most recent energy building code

The Town of Ipswich Electric Light Department offers a solar PV rebate program to residential and commercial customers. The incentive is $0.30 per watt, up to $3,000. In order to be eligible, systems must have a capacity of 25 kW-DC or less, have less than 20% shading, and face between 90 and 270 degrees east and west respectively. System size limits for interconnection are 10 kW-DC (residential) and 30 kW-DC (commercial).

The Sustainable Rebuilding Program, run by the Colorado Energy Office, offers grants and loans to homeowners, owners of residential rental property, and businesses who need to rebuild their properties after a natural disaster. The program specifically provides funding for high performing, energy efficient, and resilient homes and structures. The grants and loans can be used to fund installation of high-efficiency heat pumps, renewable energy generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging stations. The money can also be used for products to achieve advanced energy certifications from federal programs and to brings buildings up-to-date with the most recent energy building code

Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations (SELCO) offers a solar rebate program. The rebate program allows residential customers to apply for an incentive for the purchase, installation, and usage of solar PV. The program offers $0.10 per watt up to 10 kW DC of installed capacity. The max rebate is 25% of the installed cost, up to $1,000. Solar installations must have less than 20% shading, facing between 90 and 270 degrees east and west respectively.

Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) offers a one-time solar rebate to its customers. The rebate is set at $0.80/watt off of the total installed cost. Eligible solar installations cannot be above 10 kW DC (residential) and 25 kW DC (commercial), must have less than 20% shading, and face between 90 and 270 degrees. Systems larger than the stated kW DC eligibility cannot use the rebate.

Click here for the online application. For more information contact WMGLD.

Note: The deadline for the most recent round of funding under this program was January 19, 2024. This summary is provided for reference only. Contact the NH DOE about the possibility of future funding rounds under this program.

The New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE) offers grant funding for low-moderate-income community solar projects in manufactured housing communities or multifamily rental housing. The grant program is allocated at least 15% of the annual renewable energy fund (per S.B. 129).

Eligible projects are those defined as "ground-mounted or rooftop solar arrays that directly benefit a group of at least [five] residential

Purchasers of energy storage systems in Colorado will receive a tax credit equal to 10% of the purchase price. The tax credit is imposed at the point of sale; the buyer receives a 10% discount, while the seller will apply to the government for the credit.