Saturday, May 18, 2013
Solar About Solar Incentives
COMMERCIAL INCENTIVES

FEDERAL:

The Federal Government offers a 30% personal tax credit to consumers on a eligible Solar (PV) Systems
  • Maximum Incentive
    • Solar-electric systems placed in service before 1/1/2009: $2,000
    • Solar-electric systems placed in service after 12/31/2008: no maximum
Learn more about the 30% Federal Tax Credit


UTILITY REBATES:
AMEREN MISSOURI
  • Solar rebate of $2.00 per watt
  • Maximum Incentive: $50,000 or 25,000 watts
Learn more about Ameren Missouri-Photovoltaic Rebate Program

KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT
  • Solar rebate of $2.00 per watt
  • Maximum Incentive: $50,000 or 25,000 watts
Learn more about Kansas City Power & Light-Solar Photovoltaic Rebates

COLUMBIA WATER & LIGHT
  • Solar rebate of $500 per kW
  • Maximum Incentive: $5,000 or 10 kW system
Learn more about Columbia Water & Light-Solar Rebates


ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION:
Businesses can take a tax deduction utilizing the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

Learn more about Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

To find out more information about state incentives and to check your eligibility please go to DSIRE-Database of Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency





RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVES

FEDERAL:
The federal government offers a 30% personal tax credit to consumers on all eligible solar (PV) systems and solar hot water heating systems.
  • Maximum Incentive:
    • Solar-electric system placed in service before 1/1/2009: $2,000
    • Solar-electric system placed in service after 12/31/2008: no maximum
Learn more about the 30% Federal Tax Credit


UTILITY REBATES:
AMEREN MISSOURI
  • Solar rebate of $2.00 per watt
  • Maximum Incentive: $50,000 or 25,000 watts
Learn more about Ameren Missouri-Photovoltaic Rebate Program

KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT
  • Solar rebate of $2.00 per watt
  • Maximum Incentive: $50,000 or 25,000 watts
Learn more about Kansas City Power & Light-Solar Photovoltaic Rebates

COLUMBIA WATER & LIGHT
  • Solar rebate of $500 per kW
  • Maximum Incentive: $5,000 or 10kW system
Learn more about Columbia Water & Light-Solar Rebates


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

To find out more about state incentives and to check your eligibility please go to DSIRE-Database of Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency