Tax Incentives and Rebates

A variety of tax incentives and rebates are available from the federal government, state agencies, utility companies and manufacturers.

For a comprehensive database of financial incentives and policies, please visit www.dsireusa.org.

Federal Tax Incentives

• 30% Tax Credit for Residential Renewable Energy (30% Tax Credit is available for Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, and Other Solar Electric Technologies. Tax Credit expires December 31, 2016.)

• DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.)

State Tax Incentives

• MASS SAVE: One Site – Hundreds of ways to manage your energy costs, enhance the value of your home or business, and protect our planet. (Massachusetts utilities, energy efficiency service providers, and state organizations have teamed up to provide a wide range of services, incentives, at trainings, and information designed to promote energy efficiency. Mass Save makes it easy for you make smart choices and be more energy independent. Explore the resources available here and experience your power to choose.)

• MA Residential Renewable Energy Income Tax Credit (15% Income Tax Credit, up to $1,000, for Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, and Wind.)

• MA Renewable Energy Equipment Sales Tax Exemption (MA law exempts from the state’s sales tax “equipment directly relating to any solar, windpowered, or heat pump system, which is being utilized as a primary or auxiliary power system for the purpose of heating or otherwise supplying the energy needs of an individual’s principal residence in the commonwealth.”)

• MassCEC – Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Pilot Program (The Commonwealth Solar Hot Water rebate program will provide rebates to qualifying applicants for the installation of solar hot water (SHW) projects, through a non-competitive application process. Customers may install SHW systems that supplement any fuel type, Because MassCEC funding comes from customers of participating electric utilities, all systems receiving rebates must serve residences of one to four units that are located in an electric utility territory that contributes to MassCEC’s Renewable Energy Trust Fund.)

• DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.)

Utility Company Rebates

• GAS NETWORKS:  Massachusetts 2012 Rebates (High-Efficiency Heating and Hot Water Equipment Rebates for Home and Small Business)

• GAS NETWORKS: Massachusetts 2011 Rebates (High-Efficiency Heating and Hot Water Equipment Rebates for Home and Small Business)

• MASSACHUSETTS Cities and Towns, and the utilities that serve them. (Please note that if a town is listed with a utility of “MUNI”, it is a privately held utility; and, they may not participate in rebate programs.)

• Rebates for Energy Star Qualified Systems (Rebates are available for residential central air conditioning equipment. This applies to split systems, mini-splits, and air source heat pumps that meet COOL SMART program criteria.)