Personal Incentives

Energy Star Tax Credit for Residential Solar Electric and Solar Hot Water Systems

• Energy Star Program Provides Tax Credits for Residential Solar Systems

Personal Exemption

• Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Personal)

Personal Tax Credit

• Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
• Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Production Incentive

• Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI)

Corporate Incentives

Corporate Deduction

• Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction

Corporate Depreciation

• Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) + Bonus Depreciation (2008-2009)

Corporate Exemption

• Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate)

Corporate Tax Credit

• Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
• Energy Efficient Appliance Tax Credit for Manufacturers
• Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders
• Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)

Other Federal Incentive Programs

Federal Grant Program

• Tribal Energy Program Grant
• U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants
• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants

Federal Loan Program

• Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)
• Energy-Efficient Mortgages
• Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)
• U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program
• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees

Industry Recruitment/Support

• Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Investment Tax Credit

Federal Rules, Regulations and Policies

Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards

• Federal Appliance Standards

Energy Standards for Public Buildings

• Energy Goals and Standards for Federal Buildings
• Energy Reduction Goals for Federal Agencies

Green Power Purchasing/Aggregation

• U.S. Federal Government - Green Power Purchasing Goal

Interconnection

• Interconnection Standards for Small Generators

Corporate Deduction

• Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction

Corporate Depreciation

• Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) + Bonus Depreciation (2008-2009)

Corporate Exemption

• Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate)

Corporate Tax Credit

• Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
• Energy Efficient Appliance Tax Credit for Manufacturers
• Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders
• Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)

Federal Grant Program

• Tribal Energy Program Grant
• U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants
• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants

Federal Loan Program

• Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)
• Energy-Efficient Mortgages
• Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)
• U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program
• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees

Industry Recruitment/Support

• Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Investment Tax Credit

Personal Exemption

• Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Personal)

Personal Tax Credit

• Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit
• Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Production Incentive

• Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI)

Rules, Regulations & Policies

Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards

• Federal Appliance Standards

Energy Standards for Public Buildings

• Energy Goals and Standards for Federal Buildings
• Energy Reduction Goals for Federal Agencies

Green Power Purchasing/Aggregation

• U.S. Federal Government - Green Power Purchasing Goal

Interconnection

• Interconnection Standards for Small Generators

Homeowners installing residential solar hot water and solar electric systems between now and December 31, 2016 can claim 30% of the system costs as a tax credit under the Federal Energy Star program.

The program applies to systems installed in new or existing primary residences. Systems installed in vacation homes may be eligible for a partial credit. No credit is given for systems installed in rental properties.

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