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Rebates and Incentives

You Not Only Help the Environment, but You Save Money When You Go Solar!

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 provides for Tax Credits for Consumers for Solar Energy Systems. A tax credit can provide significant savings. It reduces the amount of income tax you have to pay. Unlike a deduction, which reduces the amount of income subject to tax, a tax credit directly reduces the tax itself.

Tax credits are available for qualified solar water heating and photovoltaic systems. The credits are available for systems “placed in service ” from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. The tax credit is for 30% of the cost of the system, up to $2,000 .

For more info rmation about this tax credit and IRS forms available for the credit, please visit the Energy Star website at the website address provided here: www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits

Florida State Rebates for Solar Energy

Florida's Solar Incentive Program
Solar Water Heaters	Solar Incentives Program Maximum	2005 Federal Energy Act Maximum
Solar Water Heater(R)	$500	30% capped at $2,000
Solar Water Heater(C)	$5000(1)	30% with No Cap
Solar Electricity(R)	$20,000(2)	30% capped at $2,000
Solar Electricity(C)	$100,000(2)	30% with No Cap
1 - $15 per 1000 BTUs 2 - $4 per Watt Source: Bill Text @ www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/bills – See SB888		R - Residential C - Commercial

As part of the 2006 Florida Energy Act, the Solar Energy Systems Incentives Program is providing rebates for purchase and installation of solar energy systems in homes and businesses.

Any resident of Florida who purchases and installs a new solar energy system from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2010, is eligible for a rebate on a portion of the purchase price of that solar energy system. The system must meet one of the following requirements:

The system is installed by a state-licensed solar or plumbing contractor.
The system complies with all applicable building codes as defined by the local jurisdictional authority.

Authorized rebates for installation of solar thermal systems are as follows:

Five hundred dollars ($500) for a residence.
Fifteen dollars per 1,000 BTU up to a maximum of $5,000 for a place of business, a publicly owned or operated facility, or a facility owned or operated by a private, not-for-profit organization, including condominiums or apartment buildings. BTU must be ve rified by approved metering equipment.

For more info rmation about the State of Florida incentives for solar energy systems, go to www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/energyact/solar.htm