Georgia Solar Incentives

RESIDENTIAL:

Federal Incentives: 30% of total system cost as an Investment Tax Credit
State Incentive: 35% of total system cost as a State Tax Credit up to $10,500
Power Premium from Utility: Georgia Power and many of the EMCs that service Georgia now offer incentives including a rebate for installing solar as well as paying a premium for the power generated.

COMMERCIAL:

Federal Incentives: 30% of total system cost as a Grant or Investment Tax Credit
State Incentive: 35% of total system cost as a Grant or State Tax Credit (this is subject to federal tax)
MACRS Depreciation: Commercial customers can take advantage of accelerated 5 year depreciation for solar property. In the first year, you can depreciate approximately 32% of the basis of the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES:

NEXT MEETING June 15th, 2012

House Bill 961 would prohibit homeowners' associations from preventing residents in their communities from installing solar equipment. GSEA has testified in favor of the bill. Click here for a copy of the bill, information about its sponsors and tracking on its progress.

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