Comments on: Maryland State Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:16:03 +0000

We will be doing an update on Maryland shortly. But you can always see the raw updates at http://www.dsireusa.org/solar. Click on MD. They do a great job keeping up, but sometimes their explanations can be too complicated for some. We try to keep it simple but accurate….when we have time.

Hope that helps, Neil!

By: Neil

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:45:11 +0000

Can anyone to direct me to a website listing current tax incentives available in the state of Maryland.

By: Matt

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:09:43 +0000

Maryland solar incentives are no longer on hold. Visit the Maryland Energy Administration website.

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:13:11 +0000

Ronner,

This is true, compared to Arizona, and other Western and Southern States, Maryland does not get as much insolation (technial term for sunlight) on the panels. But that really doesn’t matter because, if Maryland solar rebates continue (they’re temporarily on hold right now, I believe) you’re going to see a good return on your investment when combined with other federal incentives. How much sunlight you get does affect your system size and payback period. The same exact house with the same exact energy needs in Arizona and Baltimore are going have different solar systems. Your system may need more panels to offset the same amount of energy, but you’ll also receive proportionally more tax incentives and rebates.

My point is to just get two or three quotes and see the real numbers for you and your house and your energy needs. It’s free, so will only cost you a bit of time. Then you can make an accurate decision about whether solar is right for you. …or not. Either way, why guess?

Hope that helps.

By: Ronner Bufford

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:15:25 +0000

I’m a homeowner in PG County and now looking into the solar energy medium to see if it’s possible to receive the true benefits of solar energy in the Washington D.C. region. I’ve been told that the sun power is not that strong when it comes to using it for energy in this area of the country, could this be true? This is when compared with other states like Arizona and also the cost you incur for the performance you receive.

Thanks for all information that’s received

By: Frank

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:11:41 +0000

Ginnie
thanks for the info
how do we contact you?
Fank
paco57@hotmail.com

By: Ginnie

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:45:00 +0000

We live in Howard Co and just had our solar evaluation today. We were shocked at how quick the payback will be. Definitely under 5 years. After that we’ll “get back” close to $20,000 a year between the savings in electricity and the REC credits. And the company we’re using (GroSolar) also does the 1 yr 0% financing. The fed, state and county incentives are incredible. It’s a no-brainer. Feel free to contact me if you want more details.

By: Heather

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:52:36 +0000

I am in the process of working with Seven Seas Energy here in Annapolis and so far everything seems to be going well. I was told we are not as good as Howard county but I am hoping to have the system pay for itself within 5 years.

By the way- what are your thoughts on selling the RECS off? Are they counter to my good intentions?

By: Teris

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:39:46 +0000

I install systems in Maryland however to not be spammy- I’ll leave my name out. I just wanted to write that some systems we are putting in place could have a payback in as little as 4.5 years. It depends on a number of factors but a good solar professional should be able to help you with this.

Howard county is great. We are pricing out a small residential system and due to a number of these circumstances it is only like $1,000 out of pocket for a 4kw system. Take note however this is only AFTER all the incentives as well as REC sales.

By: Murray

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:33:32 +0000

With clarification Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties are on the same level with Howard County. Their Property Tax Credit laws were written in a very strange manner but recent clarification has made it clear that they will issue the same $5000 credit. We have processed a number of our clients for this credit in the past month in both counties.

Obviously nothing wrong with Howard county as their statute was straight forward easy to read. Kudos to them.