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Federal & State Solar Rebates/Tax Credits

Federal Solar Tax Incentives

There are currently many Federal financial incentives available for commercial solar electric and solar thermal installations. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has made some of these incentives even more attractive.

Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is now available for eligible commercial solar electric and solar thermal systems placed in service on or before December 31, 2016.

  1. The solar ITC credit is equal to 30% of expenditures, including solar design, installation labor and components.
  2. Eligible solar energy properties include equipment that uses solar energy to generate electricity or to heat or cool water for use in a structure or to provide solar process heat.
  3. At this time, passive solar systems and solar pool-heating systems are not eligible.
U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants

Renewable Energy Grants are now available to eligible properties placed in service in 2011, or placed in service by the specified credit termination date if construction began in 2011. Below is a list of important program details as they apply to each different eligible technology.

  • The solar grant is equal to 30% of the basis of the property for solar energy.
  • Eligible solar-energy property includes equipment that uses solar energy to generate electricity, to heat or cool water for use in a structure, or to provide solar process heat.
  • As above, passive solar systems and solar pool-heating systems are currently not eligible.
  • Only tax-paying entities are eligible for this grant.
  • Construction must begin by December 31, 2011.
  • The U.S. Treasury Department will make payment of the grant within 60 days of the grant application date or the date the property is placed in service, whichever is later.
Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) + Bonus Depreciation (2008-2009)

Under the federal Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS), businesses may recover investments in certain property through depreciation deductions.

Currently under the MACRS, solar electric and solar thermal technologies are classified as having a 5-year life, allowing the recovery to be captured over a 5-year schedule (up to 100% in Year 1 if the system is installed before the close of 2011).

State Rebates & Incentives

The California Solar Initiative (CSI) is overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and provides incentives for solar system installations to customers of the state's three investor-owned utilities (IOUs): Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Start saving today with a free evaluation of a Solar Photovoltaic System for your residential or commercial application.

The LADWP rebate for Solar Electric systems has been reinstated as of September 1, 2011. For more information click here:

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