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Federal incentives for the solar industry

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5634052

Federal incentives and programs for the solar energy industry are briefly discussed. The four kinds of federal assistance that currently exist are: research and demonstration; information; exports; and economic incentives. The federal economic incentive programs further include: low-interest loans for private citizens purchasing renewable energy devices; US Department of Defense purchases of solar devices; federal loans to assist businesses and individuals; and federal investment tax credits. Most significant of all federal incentives was found to be the solar residential and business tax credits. (BCS)

Research Organization:
Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC01-79CS30012
OSTI ID:
5634052
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/30012-T2; ON: DE85013968
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English