Maryland Solar Incentives

Maryland offers several incentives to encourage solar energy adoption, including tax credits, rebates, and a renewable energy certificate program. The state provides a Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program offering a $1,000 rebate for solar panel installations. Additionally, there's the Maryland Solar Access Program, which provides grants based on system size, with a maximum of $7,500 for eligible households. Homeowners can also benefit from the federal solar tax credit, the SREC market, and sales and property tax exemptions, according to Lumina Solar.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

State-Level Incentives:

Maryland Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program:

This program provides a $1,000 rebate for solar PV systems or solar shingles, and $500 for solar water heating systems, on primary residences, Lumina Solar notes.

Maryland Solar Access Program:

This program offers grants of $750/kW, up to $7,500, for qualifying solar PV systems, with a priority for low-to-moderate income households, Lumina Solar states.

Maryland Energy Storage Income Tax Credit:

This program offers a 30% tax credit for the installation of energy storage systems, up to $5,000.

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs):

Maryland has an SREC market where homeowners can sell credits for the energy their solar panels produce.

Sales Tax Exemption:

Solar panel systems are exempt from state sales tax in Maryland.

Property Tax Exemption:

In many Maryland counties, solar systems are exempt from property tax increases that would typically be assessed due to the increased value of the home from the solar installation, Lumina Solar highlights.

Federal Incentive:

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC):

A federal tax credit worth 30% of the cost of a solar system.

Additional Considerations:

Net Metering:

Maryland has a net metering program that allows homeowners to receive credit on their electricity bills for excess solar energy sent back to the grid.

Local Incentives:

Some counties and municipalities may offer additional solar incentives, so it's wise to check with your local government, Lumina Solar recommends.

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