Maryland Energy Administration

Federal Incentives

• TIAP - EnergyTaxIncentives.Org
  On February 21, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released “Guidance Notices” on claiming tax incentives for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes.
• Tax Incentive for Efficient Home Improvements
  Federal home energy efficiency improvement tax breaks for home upgrades. For more information, click here.
• Alternative Fuels
  Federal Income Tax Credits exist for the installation of alternative fuel systems.
• Federal Renewable Energy Production Tax Credits
  Federal income tax credits of 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour over ten years for qualified renewable energy generation to cover facilities placed in service before the end of 2007.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
  Federal grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small business for assistance with purchasing renewable energy systems and making energy efficiency improvements.
  • Sample Farm Bill Application: Guide for Small Wind Applicant
  • Simplified Application for Small Wind Systems (under $200k)
• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
  Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency