Federal Solar Energy Incentives - Frequently Asked Questions

These frequently‐asked questions are an excerpt from SEIA’s Guide to Federal Incentives for Solar
Energy version 3.0, released May 21, 2009.

Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer.

Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

 The credit is equal to 30% of expenditures, with no maximum credit. Eligible solar energy property includes equipment that uses solar energy to generate electricity, to heat or cool (or provide hot water for use in) a structure, or to provide solar process heat.

State of Florida Solar Energy Systems Equipment Sales Tax Exemption

Solar energy systems have been exempt from Florida's sales and use tax since July 1, 1997.

State of Florida Solar Energy System Incentives Program

The program, administered by the Florida Energy & Climate Commission, provides rebates to Florida residents, businesses, non-profits and public facilities that purchase and install new photovoltaic (PV) systems two kilowatts (kW) or larger in capacity.

For additional local and federal incentives visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

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