New Incentives for Solar and Geothermal Energy in Maryland
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
April 30, 2008

Maryland House Bill #377- Tax Incentives

Effective July 1, 2008, grants will be available to individuals, businesses and local governments in the following categories:

  • Photovoltaic Solar $2,500 per kW installed up to $10,000 maximum grant amount.
  • Solar Water Heating 30% of system cost up to $3,000 maximum grant amount.
  • Residential Geothermal Up to $1,000 per ton with a maximum grant amount of $3,000.
  • Commercial Geothermal Up to $1,000 per ton with a maximum grant amount of $10,000.
    There are also new State tax incentives available for solar and geothermal:
  • State Sales and Use Tax Exemption for solar and geothermal equipment.
  • Property Tax Exemption (property cannot be assessed at a higher value due to the project installation).


Incentives for Solar and Geothermal Energy in Maryland: Download

Residential Energy Credits by the Federal Government USA: Download

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