State Solar Energy Incentives Primer: A Guide to Selection and Design

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6736320· OSTI ID:6736320

Basic design principles are discussed for the creation of several types of state financial incentives and the major advantages and disadvantages of a number of incentive options are cited. The financial incentives included are income tax strategies, loan programs, property tax exemptions, and excise/sales tax exemptions. Information is cited to maximize the effectiveness of solar energy programs. Four basic elements of a state solar energy program are program planning; institutional barriers mitigation; research, development, and demonstration projects; and information outreach efforts. A matrix of state solar legislation by type is shown and organizational contacts are listed. (MHR)

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 6736320
• Report Number(s): SERI/SP-434-470
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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