Solar Photovoltaics

New Buildings Program

Note: Incentive offers are subject to funding availability and may change, see Energy Trust’s website for current offerings.

Energy Trust Oregon offers energy efficient services and incentives for commercial, industrial, multifamily, or institutional buildings. Eligible buildings must be a new construction, undergoing a major renovation, or adding an addition to an existing structure or a tenant improvement. Buildings that are located within the Energy Trust service territory and are serviced by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista may qualify for financial assistance and technical support. Incentives and resources are available for design support, installation

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Puerto Rico - Industry Tax Incentives

This incentive is now only effective for businesses that have requested or are requesting an extension of their exemptions under the The Puerto Rico Tax Incentives Act.

The Puerto Rico Tax Incentives Act of 1987, established an exemption on industrial income, municipal and Commonwealth taxes on real and personal property, license fees, excise, and other municipal taxes for a multitude of industries. The act also created a fund of 7,500,000 dollars to promote scientific and technical research as well as to develop special programs for  chronic unemployment, and those underprivileged and financially distressed.  

Businesses eligible for this incentive include but

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Maryland Solar Access Program

FY 2026 Program

The Maryland Energy Administration FY26 Maryland Solar Access Program is provided to help eligible Maryland residents install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes with clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. This program was established as the “Customer-sited Solar Grant Program” by the Maryland General Assembly’s passage of 2024 S.B. 783, known as the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024, and it will improve access to the benefits of solar energy to help ensure that no Marylander is left behind in the clean energy transition.

The Maryland Solar Access Program is offered to Maryland residents who meet the

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Commercial Solar Grant Program

Note: As of February 24, 2025, this program has closed for applications; approximately 100% of funding has been awarded for FY 2025. FY 26 is set to open September 2025 and information is not yet published at time of writing.

The Maryland Energy Administration Commercial Solar Grant Program ("CSGP", "the Program") will provide grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the

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Community Solar Gardens

In May 2013, Minnesota enacted HF 729, which created the framework for Community Solar Gardens. The law set no cumulative capacity limits, but each Community Solar facility would be limited to 1 MW capacity.

Customers of Xcel Energy subscribe to community solar garden projects offered by private developers. Customers of other utilities may subscribe to community solar gardens that are offered by their utility.

H.F. 2310 of 2023 made major reforms to community solar rules. Community solar projects may now be up to 5 MW of capacity. 30% of each project's subscribers must be low or moderate-income. 25% of

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City and County of Denver - Home Energy Rebates

Denver provides incentives for various home energy technologies. Incentives are available for single-family homes, duplexes, and town homes, covering existing homes, rehabs, and new construction; commercial and multifamily buildings are eligible for the city's heat pump rebates for existing buildings. These incentives can be stacked with incentives from Xcel Energy, the state government, the federal government, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Available rebates include:

  • Electric vehicle charger: 80% of cost, up to $200
  • BI-directional electric vehicle charger: 80% of project cost, up to $2,000
  • Cold climate air source heat pump: 40% of project cost, up to $1,200
  • Ground source
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City and County of Denver - Solar and EV Charging for Nonprofits

Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency can fund up to 100% of the costs associated with installing solar panels, battery storage, and vehicle-to-building EV charging for Human Service Providers. The projects must consider renewable power generation and resiliency, and the applicant must have a demonstrable connection to and input from the local community. The building must be served by Xcel Energy, and it must be owned or occupied by the Human Service Provider applicant. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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City and County of Denver - Solar Rebate

Denver's Solar Rebate Program, in partnership with Switch Together Denver and Solar United Neighbors, provides $8,000 to income-qualified families to install a rooftop solar system. Systems cannot exceed 7 kW or 110% of 12-month history of electricity use.

Families must participate in the Switch Together Denver program, the city's Solarize program providing residents with cheaper solar installations through collective purchasing.

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