Energy Incentives & Tax Credits

Incentives for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Federal Incentives

  • Business Energy Tax Credit: Corporate tax credits for solar energy, fuel cells, microturbines, small wind-energy systems, geothermal heat pumps, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems. (outside link)
  • Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit: Tax credit for electricity generated by wind, closed-loop biomass, and geothermal resources, open-loop biomass, landfill gas, municipal solid waste, qualified hydroelectric, and marine and hydrokinetic systems. (outside link)
  • USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): For energy efficiency and renewable energy projects by agricultural producers and small businesses in rural areas.
  • Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit: Tax credit for residential solar-electric systems, solar-water heating systems, fuel cells, small wind-energy systems and geothermal heat pumps. (outside link)
  • Energy Star: Information on federal tax credits for energy efficient home improvements. (outside link)
  • Tribal Energy Program: Offers financial and technical assistance to Indian tribes to help them create sustainable renewable energy installations on their lands. (outside link)

State Incentives

Additional Incentives & Information

Dept of Natural Resources Dept of Natural Resources