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

By: Gail Rubin

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:55:30 +0000

Good info – you may want to update your chart to reflect the 30% federal tax credit on solar energy systems, without the cost cap, and an additional 10% New Mexico state tax credit. More details are available at the state’s Energy Conservation and Management Division’s web site: http://www.CleanEnergyNM.org

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

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:10:36 +0000

Zev,

Check out http://www.dsireusa.org/solar. Click on your state, and see what programs are being offered. In general, large scape programs can qualify for the 30% federal ITC, which can get converted into a cash grant, as well as receive other state rebates. Often, power purchase agreement (PPAs) are also used for utility financing of large megawatt farms.

However, utility scale projects are always solicited with RFPs (Requests for Proposals) so…if you’re asking this type of question here, I’m thinking the utility is not going to be requesting a proposal from you, but someone with a track record for solar and solar financing.

Hope that helps.

By: Zev Paiss

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:06 +0000

Does anyone know what programs are available for utility scale PV projects in the 1MW and larger size?

By: Toby

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:47:11 +0000

Since all of the benefits associated with home alternative energy systems revolve around tax credits …how can we senior citizens participate? Our combined annuities and Social Security put us below the lowest tax bracket, therefore the tax benefit is useless. Is there any kind of direct rebate available for those of us in this situation? We are firm believers in energy independence, but cannot afford it.

By: Murray

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:40:51 +0000

We provided Victoria with a solar option which will work for her Non-Profit Museum while saving them ~20% a month on their electricity and did not include any investment on the part of the museum either. Any other non-profits want to learn how its done, let us know.

By: Natasha

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:55:35 +0000

The New Mexico state legislature recently passed an additional 10% rebate in the form of state tax credits in order to promote the use of solar power. This incentive is available for residential installations.

We are an installer based in Albuquerque called Green Image Solar that would love to be included in your directory, check out our site: http://www.greenimagesolar.com

By: Victoria Baker

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:52:11 +0000

Hello- we have a museum in the NE corner of NM (Clayton), our biggest expense is the electric bill – any suggestions for a non-profit organization trying to cut costs?

By: Kimm

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:58:12 +0000

Yes.I sure do think that these solar power thingts work quite persicly, compared to those wind farm thingy majigers!!

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By: Preston White

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:24:33 +0000

Hello, I would like to begin with a small system and build up as money allows. For example, I would begin with enough to power my refrigerator/freezer. I do not have a lump sum of money. Would I qualify for any assistance using this approach?