For updated information and details
on incentives for solar, see www.dsireusa.org
Current Residential Tax Credits (1/1/17)
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State Tax Credit: 25% of total system cost up to $35,000. Can only take $3,500 or 50% of your tax liability per year for up to 10 years.
South Carolina Code of Laws § 12-6-3587 states that “A credit may not be allowed for a solar system unless the system is certified for performance by the nonprofit Solar Rating and Certification Corporation or a comparable entity endorsed by the State Energy Office.” Instructions for certification of solar hot water heaters and PV systems are below; for all other equipment, taxpayer should retain with tax records a copy of the manufacturer’s certification that the equipment meets federal tax credit eligibility requirements of 26 USC § 25D.
I. The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation certifies solar hot water systems. Taxpayers seeking the Solar Energy System Credit for a solar hot water system should keep a copy of their certification and receipts for equipment and installation with their tax records for documentation in case of an audit.
II. For photovoltaic systems, the State Energy Office recognizes any solar interconnection agreement between a utility and a taxpayer as a certification that the system has been reviewed by an appropriate entity. Taxpayers seeking the Solar Energy System Credit for a photovoltaic system should keep a copy of their utility interconnection agreement and receipts for equipment and installation with their tax records for documentation in case of an audit.
III. Taxpayers seeking the Solar Energy System Credit for systems which are not connected to the grid may not receive the credit unless they are able to certify to the conditions on the form at http://www.energy.sc.gov/lpage?m=701.
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Federal Tax Credit: 30% of total system cost with no cap. This is set to expire 12/31/2021.
Current Commercial Tax Credits (1/1/17)
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State Tax Credit: 25% of total system cost up to $35,000. Can only take $3,500 or 50% of your tax liability per year for up to 10 years.
- Federal MACRS depreciation (5 year property schedule).
Other incentives and resources
Rural Development – USDA Rural Energy for America Program – Renewable Energy System and Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loan and Grant Program
www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html
Utility Incentives
SCE&G
SCE&G’s solar rebates are no longer available. They do still offer net metering.
Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas’ solar rebates are no longer available. They do still offer net metering.
Duke Energy Progress
Duke Energy Progress’ solar rebates are no longer available. They do still offer net metering.
Santee Cooper Santee Cooper has a rebate program for their customers. The rebate is $1.30/W for homeowners and businesses.
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