Tax Incentives and Rebates

Local or state governments often offer tax incentives to encourage residents to invest in solar energy technologies such as solar panels and solar blankets. In addition, electric utility companies often offer rebates to customers who install solar heating equipment because these installations help utilities reduce peak loads. The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.

The Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida, is an excellent resource for learning...