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What solar incentives are available in Kansas?
As a homeowner in Kansas, you have access to several different tax incentives that make solar panels more affordable. Solar incentives are available at both the federal and state levels to help you save thousands on your investment in solar energy.
Solar Calculator is here to help you take the next step in your transition to renewable energy. Below, we’ll discuss some of the different ways you can make solar more affordable.
Federal solar incentives
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, congress passed several clean energy provisions to reduce energy costs. Among those provisions was an extension and upgrade of the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
Federal Investment Tax Credit
The Federal ITC allows you to claim 30% of your total equipment and installation costs on your federal taxes. There is no minimum or maximum amount you can claim and it includes equipment, installation, permitting, and even battery storage.
The ITC will remain at 30% until December 31, 2032. After that it will be reduced to 26% until December 31, 2033, then to 22% the following year. The ITC is currently set to disappear in 2035 unless it is renewed.
Who is eligible for the Federal ITC?
Most homeowners will qualify for the Federal ITC, but not all. You must meet the following criteria to claim your 30% tax credit:
The Federal ITC will also cover the following expenses:
Homeowners save around $10,000 on average with the Federal ITC. But that number can be higher or lower depending on your total expenses.
How to claim the Federal ITC
Claiming your Federal ITC couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is fill out IRS form 5695 and submit it with your tax return. You can consult with a tax professional for more assistance.
Local solar incentives
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Low Income Residential, Institutional
How to apply : Kansas adopted the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act in May 2009, which established net metering for customers of investor-owned utilities (IOUs). Eligible Technologies The following renewable energy resources are eligible for net metering: solar, solar thermal, wind, methane, biomass, hydro, fuel cells that use hydrogen produced by one of these resources, and energy storage that is connected to any renewable generation. Eligibility and Availability Both IOUs in Kansas—Evergy (formerly Westar and Kansas City Power & Light) and the Empire Power District—are required to offer net metering, and some electric cooperatives have voluntarily created net metering provisions for their customers. IOUs are required to offer net metering on a first-come, first-served basis until the rated generating capacity of all net-metered systems equals 2% of the utility's peak demand during the previous year. Eligible systems in operation prior to July 1, 2014 , must have a rated capacity of: 25 kW or less for residential customers and 200 kW or less for non-residential customers. Eligible systems in operation between July 1, 2014, and when 2024's H.B. 2527 goes into effect must have a rated capacity of: 15 kW or less for residential customers, 100 kW or less for non-residential customers, and 150 kW for any postsecondary educational institution or any public or private school which provides instruction for students enrolled in grade kindergarten or grades one through 12. Eligible systems in operation after H.B. 2527 is effective must have a rated capacity of 150 kW or less for all customers. IOUs must provide net-metered customers with a bi-directional meter at no cost to the customer. IOUs are prohibited from charging net-metered customers any additional standby charges, capacity charges, interconnection charges or other fees that a customer would not incur if the customer did not participate in net metering if the customer began operating a renewable energy resource under an interconnect agreement with a utility prior to July 1, 2014 . IOUs may propose (through a rate proceeding) an alternative rate structure for customer-generators who begin operating a renewable energy system on or after July 1, 2014 . This includes a time-of-use rate, minimum bill, or another rate structure for these customers. In December 2017, the Kansas Corporation Commission issued a ruling finding that it was permissible for utilities to create separate rate classes for customers with distributed generation resources, and that rates for these customer classes could include items such as demand charges, grid charges, and/or capacity-tiered customer charges. No specific new charges were approved; utilities can submit proposed rate structures in their individual rate cases. The estimated generating capacity of all net-metered systems may count towards the utility’s renewable capacity target under Kansas's voluntary renewable portfolio standard (RPS) goal, with each kilowatt (kW) of nameplate capacity that is net metered counting as 1.10 kW toward a utility’s compliance with the RPS. Net-metered renewable energy used for RPS compliance may not be used to generate renewable energy credits. Net Excess Generation If a customer-generator produces more electricity than is consumed during a monthly billing period, the net excess generation (NEG) will be credited to the customer-generator at one of two types of rates, depending on when the renewable energy resource began operating: For renewable energy resources that began operating before July 1, 2014, all NEG, expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh), is carried forward from month-to-month and credited at a ratio of one-to-one against the customer-generator’s energy consumption, expressed in kWh, in subsequent months. This credit is equivalent to a retail rate of electricity. For renewable energy resources that began operating on or after July 1, 2014, all NEG remaining in the customer-generator’s account at the end of each billing period is credited to the customer at a rate of 100% of the utility’s monthly system average cost of energy per kWh. Beginning on January 1, 2030, all NEG will be carried forward at the utility’s monthly system average cost of energy per kWh, regardless of when the customer began operating the renewable energy resource. NEG remaining in the customer's account expires on March 31 of each year. 2024's H.B. 2527 also integrated netting calculations for time-of-use (TOU) customers that execute an agreement after July 1, 2024. While the netting calculations will occur per TOU period instead of per billing period, the credit rate will be the same as for non-time-of-use customers across all TOU periods. Parallel Generation (Alternative to Net Metering) Customer-generators in Kansas can choose to interconnect under a parallel generation contract with utilities instead of net metering (K.S.A. 66-1184). Utilities that provide retail electric services in Kansas—including IOUs, electric cooperatives (defined by K.S.A. 17-4603), non-stock member-owned electric cooperative corporations, and municipally-owned or operated utilities—are required to enter into a parallel generation contract with eligible customer-generators if requested in writing. Under a parallel generation contract between a utility and a generator with a capacity of 200 kW or less, electricity exported by the customer-generator to the utility is sold at a rate of 150% of the utility’s monthly system average cost of energy per kWh, and any electricity imported by the customer-generator from the utility is purchased at the retail rate. Unlike net metering, electricity generation and consumption are time-sensitive and there is no “banking”. A utility may credit the customer’s account or pay the customer at least annually or when the total compensation due equals $25 or more. System capacity limitations for entering into a parallel generation contract are 25 kW for residential customers, 200 kW for commercial customers, and 1.5 MW for Cloud County community college and Dodge City community college. A utility is not obligated to purchase an amount greater than 4% of its peak power requirements.
Who’s eligible : Local Government, State Government
How to apply : Kansas statute requires that construction documents for the construction of a new building or for major renovations for the “use or benefit of a state agency…prescribe standards for energy conservation which provide the highest level of energy conservation and efficiency that is practical” (K.S.A. 75-1259(d)). Specially, projects must comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or the International Energy Conservation Code 2006 (K.S.A. 75-37,129). State agencies owning property must conduct an energy audit every 5 years (Kansas Statutes 75-37, 128).
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
How to apply : Kansas adopted the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act in May 2009 (see K.S.A. 66-1263 through 66-1271), establishing interconnection guidelines and net metering for customer-owned generators. Generators must meet all applicable safety, performance, interconnection and reliability standards established by the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and any local governing authorities. The Kansas Corporation Commission adopted rules (K.A.R. 82-17-1 through 82-17-5) to implement the statute’s interconnection and reliability standards in July 2010. These rules are limited, and they include additional protection for the utility in the event of disruptive problems to the utility's system caused by a net-metered facility. Process The utility must provide a bi-directional meter to the customer at no additional cost to the customer. The utility may not require a customer-generator to purchase additional liability insurance if all safety and interconnection requirements are met. However, utilities are authorized to require interconnected customers to install an external disconnect switch. System Capacity Requirements Net metering and the accompanying interconnection guidelines apply to systems that generate electricity using solar, wind, methane, biomass, or hydro resources and to fuel cells using hydrogen produced by an eligible renewable technology. Eligible systems in operation prior to July 1, 2014, must have a rated capacity of: 25 kW or less for residential customers and 200 kW or less for non-residential customers. Eligible systems in operation on or after July 1, 2014, must have a rated capacity of: 15 kW or less for residential customers, 100 kW or less for non-residential customers, and 150 kW for any postsecondary educational institution or any public or private school which provides instruction for students enrolled in grade kindergarten or grades one through 12.
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial, Residential
How to apply : Note: In May 2015, S.B. 91 was enacted, which limits the property tax exemption for applications received after December 31, 2016, to a period of 10 years. Kansas statute exempts renewable energy equipment from property taxes if an application for an exemption is filed for the property on or before December 31, 2016. For applications for exemptions filed after December 31, 2016, a property tax exemption is limited to the 10 taxable years immediately following the taxable year in which construction or installation of such property is completed. Renewable energy includes wind, solar thermal electric, photovoltaic, biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and landfill gas resources or technologies that are actually and regularly used predominantly to produce and generate electricity. In addition, beginning in the 2002 tax year all personal property used to collect, refine, and treat landfill gas or transport landfill gas from a landfill to a transmission pipeline (i.e., not necessarily used for electricity generation) is also exempt from property taxes.
Who’s eligible : Investor-Owned Utility
How to apply : Note: In May 2015, S.B. 91 was enacted, changing the renewable energy standard to a voluntary goal. In May 2009, the Kansas Legislature enacted the Renewable Energy Standards Act (H.B. 2369), creating a state renewable portfolio standard (RPS). The Kansas RPS required the state's investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives to generate or purchase 20% of the affected utility's peak demand from eligible renewable resources for each calendar year beginning in 2020. (According to the American Wind Energy Association, Kansas generated 21.7% of its electricity from wind energy in 2014.) In May 2015, S.B. 91 was enacted, changing the RPS from a standard to a voluntary goal. Eligible Technologies Eligible resources include wind, solar thermal, photovoltaics (PV), dedicated crops grown for energy production, cellulosic agricultural residues, plant residues, methane from landfills or wastewater treatment, clean and untreated wood products such as pallets, existing hydropower, new hydropower that has a nameplate rating of 10 megawatts (MW) or less, fuel cells using hydrogen produced by an eligible renewable resource, and other sources of energy that become available in the future and are certified as renewable by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Requirements Investor-owned utilities and electric cooperatives have a voluntary target to generate or purchase 10% of the affected utility's peak demand (based on the average demand of the prior 3 years of each year's requirement) from eligible renewable resources in the years 2011-2015, 15% in the years 2016-2019, and 20% for each calendar year beginning in 2020. While the RPSs of most other states are based on retail electric sales (e.g., in units of kilowatt-hours), Kansas's voluntary standard is based on generation capacity. Generation capacity is generally the gross capacity owned or leased by a utility less the auxiliary power used to operate the facility. Credit Multiplier Each MW of eligible capacity installed in Kansas after January 1, 2000, will count as 1.1 MW for the purpose of compliance. Compliance Each utility can meet the RPS requirements by maintaining a portfolio of renewable capacity from generation, purchased energy, renewable energy credits (RECs), or net metering systems. Utilities must file an annual report with the KCC on or before August 1 each year detailing its compliance with the RPS standards. Renewable Energy Credits Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) can be used to comply with the requirement by using formulas included in K.A.R. 82-16. Capacity from RECs is based on the affected utility's actual capacity factor of its owned renewable generation of the same resource type from the previous year. For example, if a utility purchases wind RECs in order to meet compliance, it must use the average capacity factor of its own existing wind facilities in order to calculate the capacity from RECs that can be counted towards compliance. If the utility does not have a facility of the same resource as the RECs, then the capacity factor of the utility's overall renewable energy generation shall be used for the REC capacity calculation. If the utility has no renewable energy generation, a default capacity factor of 34% is used. The KCC established rules and regulations to administer the portfolio standard in October 2010 (K.A.R. 82-16). To assist in verifying compliance, the KCC decided to use the North American Renewables Registry (NAR). Utilities may purchase or sell RECs without KCC approval, but each REC can only be counted once. In order to prevent double counting or misuse, each REC sold or purchased by any Kansas utility must be reported into an approved registry that tracks the creation, sale, and retirement of every REC. For compliance years 2011, 2016, and 2020, RECs can only be used to meet a portion of the utility's requirement. Any unused RECs remain valid for up to 2 years from the date of generation. After 2 years, the REC is permanently retired. Purchased Energy Utilities may also purchase capacity from other renewable energy producers in order to comply with the RPS. If a utility enters into a purchasing contract of 10 years or more, the amount of capacity counted towards compliance will be the nameplate capacity minus the auxiliary power required to produce the capacity. If the purchase contract is less than 10 years, then the capacity from the purchased power will be calculated using the same formulas used to calculate REC capacity. Cost Mitigation Measures Before the RPS was changed from a standard to a voluntary goal, failure to comply with the renewable energy requirements would have resulted in a penalty equal to twice the market value of RECs that would have been required to meet the requirement. A utility is exempt from administrative penalties related to RPS noncompliance if it demonstrates that compliance causes a retail rate impact of 1% or more. The KCC was not required to assess penalties for compliance years 2011 and 2012 if the utility demonstrated a good faith effort to comply with the requirement.
Can you claim multiple tax incentives in Kansas?
Yes. You are allowed to claim multiple solar incentives for the same installation. However, you can only claim each incentive once. For more guidance on how to claim your solar tax incentives, talk to your installer or consult with a licensed tax professional before submitting your tax forms.
Does Kansas offer tax exemptions?
Net Metering
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://kcc.ks.gov/electric/net-metering-in-kansas
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Low Income Residential, Institutional
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Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://www.arkansas.gov/psc/index.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
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Implementing Sector : State
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Local Government, State Government
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Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.greensburgks.org/community/pages/sustainable-rebuilding
Applicable Sectors : Local Government
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Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/energy/resources/government.aspx
Applicable Sectors : State Government
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Implementing Sector : State
Interconnection
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
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Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Institutional
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Implementing Sector : State
Property Tax Incentive
Category : Financial Incentive
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Incentive Amount : 1
Implementing Sector : State
Renewables Portfolio Standard
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://kcc.ks.gov/electric/renewable-energy-standard
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility
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Implementing Sector : State
Solar/Wind Access Policy
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government
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Implementing Sector : State
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.wichita.gov/Planning/Pages/Solar.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Installers/Contractors
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Implementing Sector : Local
Loan Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.mwenergy.com/environmental/energy-efficiency/howsmart
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
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Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.transform.ar.gov/building-authority/about/
Applicable Sectors : State Government
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Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.naeci.com/eecl
Applicable Sectors : Residential
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Implementing Sector : Utility
Rebate Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.bpu.com/ForBusiness.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Contact Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.entergy-arkansas.com/your_home/save_money/ee/residential-solutions/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Installers/Contractors, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Home Energy Solutions Program The program offers installation measures at no additional cost including LED Bulbs, Energy-Efficient Showerheads, Kitchen & Bathroom Faucet Aerators, and Advanced Power Strips. Other measures are offered at a discount including Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Ceiling Insulation, and Air Conditioner Tune-Ups Point of Purchase Program Advanced power strip: Up to $15 per unit Energy Star qualified air purifiers: $35 per unit Energy Star qualified dehumidifiers: $25 per unit Energy Star qualified smart thermostats: $60 per unit Energy Star qualified compact, chest, or upright freezer: Up to $50 per unit Energy Star qualified heat pump water heaters: Up to $500 per unit Energy Star Most Efficient room air conditioners: $50 per unit Weatherization: Up to $5 per unit
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.entergyarkansas.com/your_business/save_money/EE/citysmart.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, Federal Government, Tribal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount : PC Power Management: $0.10/kWh All other measures One Measure: $0.12/kWh Two Measures: $0.13/kWh Three Measures: $0.14/kWh Comprehensive Measures (4 +): $0.15/kWh
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.entergy-arkansas.com/your_business/save_money/EE/business-solutions.aspx#agri
Applicable Sectors : Agricultural
Incentive Amount : Custom: $0.17/kWh saved Agricultural Irrigation Load Control Program: $50-$650/month Lighting and Lighting Controls: Varies, contact utility for details
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.aogc.com/energyefficiency.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Gas Furnace: 90%-94.9% efficienct: $400 (Customer Rebate), $50 (Trade Ally Rebate) 95% efficient or higher: $800 (Customer Rebate), $50 (Trade Ally Rebate) Natural Gas Water Heater: 0.90 EF or higher or 90% TE or higher: $700 (Customer rebate), $50 (Trade Ally Rebate) Smart Thermostat: $100
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.entergy-arkansas.com/your_business/save_money/EE/business-solutions.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government, Agricultural
Incentive Amount : Small Business Energy Solutions (under 100kW): $0.17 - $0.35/kwh Large Commercial/Industrial: $0.10 - $0.18/kwh Agricultural Solutions: Varies
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://central.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/ways-to-save/arkansas-electric-commercial-industrial-program.html
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : Lighting Lighting Controls: $25-$135 Lighting Optimization: $6-$8 /fixture Lighting Fixture: $27-$90 /fixture LED Lamp Replacement: $7-$8 /fixture LED Parking Garage/Canopy: $40-$280 /fixture LED Wall Mounted Area Lights: $40-$280 /fixture LED Exit Signs: $17 /fixture LED Flood Lights: $40 /fixture HVAC Water Cooled Chiller: $35-$50 /ton Room A/C: $20 /unit Central A/C: $10-$30 /ton Heat Pump: $50 /ton Packaged Terminal A/C: $40 /unit Packaged Terminal Heat Pump: $40 /unit Guest Room Energy Management: $130 /unit Variable Speed Drive: $500 /unit Demand Controlled Ventilation: $700 /unit Kitchen Measures Evaporator Fan Control, with EMS: $80 /unit Strip Curtain: $5 /linear ft Night Covers: $20 /linear ft Door Heater Controls: $40 /unit Refrigeration Economizer: $150 /unit Custom Custom Project: $0.20 /kWh
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.entergyarkansas.com/smallbusiness
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Lighting and Lighting Controls: $0.17 per kWh HVAC Replacement: $0.17 per kWh Duct Sealing:$0.35 per kWh Ceiling Insulation: $0.35 per kWh Refrigeration: $0.30 per kWh
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://swepcosavings.com/#/commercial
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount : See website for detailed incentive amounts Standard Commercial and Industrial Pathway Incentive Rates: Incentives range from $0.10 - $0.14/kWh for varying energy efficiency measures. $0.10/kWh - PC power management $0.12/kWh - LED/fluorescent lighting, refrigerator & freezer gaskets/strip curtains $0.14/kWh - Air compressor upgrades, ENERGY STAR pool pumps, motor & VFD upgrades, lighting controls, refrigerator upgrades. CoolSaver Incentive Rate: $225 - $2,500 based on unit tonnage
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://swepcosavings.com/#/residential
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : ENERGY STAR Appliances/Products: Heat Pump Water Heaters - $500 Level-2 EV Charger - $250 Pool Pump - $250 Smart Thermostat - $75 Clothes Washers - $75 Air Purifiers - $50 Air Dehumidifiers - $25 Advanced Power Strips - $10-$25 LEDs - Up to $6 per bulb Multifamily Pathway/Residential SWEPCO Inspection Offers: Home Energy Assessment: No cost Ceiling Insulation Wall Insulation Attic Insulation Duct Sealing Air Sealing Direct Install Measures Residential Energy Improvement Program Rebates: Duct Sealing - $1.25/CFM reduction single-family, $1.75/CFM multifamily Duct Insulation - $0.50/linear feet Air Infiltration - $0.12/CFM reduction, $0.20/CFM multifamily Attic Knee Wall Insulation - $0.15/sq. ft Wall Insulation - $0.15/sq. ft. Ceiling Insulation - $0.12 - $0.25/sq. ft. CoolSaver HVAC Tune-up - $150 - $200 (tonnage dependent) Hybrid Water Heaters (Heat Pump) - $500 ENERGY STAR Windows - $30/window, $40/half-light door, $80/sliding glass door ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostats - $75 AC Installation - $75 - $200/ton Heat Pump Installation - $250 - $500/ton
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://entergyetech.com/electric-vehicles/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
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Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.oge.com/wps/portal/ord/energy-solutions/efficiency-programs/commercial-industrial-energy-efficiency/!ut/p/z1/pZJNT4NAEIZ_Sw8cZUd2WdAblgpFEoppKe7FgCLFUJawUP6-60eiSKVpnNPO5HlnZt8MYihGrEoORZ60Ba-SUuYPjD5qrk1dz4HADO4JhDeXWLu1XRzoBG2HQEA8KgHftOebNZ
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : PC Power Management: $0.10/kWh Refrigeration Gaskets and Strip Curtains: $0.12/kWh Direct Install: Full cost covered All other measures: $0.12/kWh
Implementing Sector : Utility
Building Energy Code
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.energycodes.gov/status/states/kansas
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
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Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.energycodes.gov/status/states/arkansas
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
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Implementing Sector : State
Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Installers/Contractors
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Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://irecusa.org/solar-licensing-database/#:~:text=Arkansas,-Licensing%20(General)&text=Arkansas%20requires%20a%20commercial%20or%20residential%20contractor's%20license.&text=An%20electricians%20license%20is%20required,supervision%20of%20a%20master%20e
Applicable Sectors : Installers/Contractors
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Implementing Sector : State
Grant Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/energy/opportunities/nevi/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : Varies
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/planning/gored/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government
Incentive Amount : Varies
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/grants.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government
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Implementing Sector : State
Bond Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/energy/initiatives/performance.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Construction, Local Government, Installers/Contractors
Incentive Amount : Not Specified
Implementing Sector : State
Industry Recruitment/Support
Category : Financial Incentive
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : Varies, depending on amount invested and other factors
Implementing Sector : State
PACE Financing
Category : Financial Incentive
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://www.state.ar.us/psc
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility
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Implementing Sector : State
What is the best way to pay for solar?
Cash payments
Paying cash upfront is easily the simplest and most cost-effective route — if you can afford it. It lets you maximize your total savings by avoiding interest rates and other fees. You also don’t have to worry about making monthly payments. But the downside is you have to spend a lot of cash at once which isn’t an option for everyone.
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Financing
Financing solar panels is probably the most common payment method. You get to own the system — as opposed to leasing — but you don’t have to spend all your cash at once. And although you do have to pay interest, you can secure a fairly low interest rate as long you have good credit.
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Solar leases and PPA agreements
If purchasing solar equipment isn’t an option for you, a lease or a PPA may be worth exploring. This is where you are essentially “renting” the equipment for a fixed rate each month. And although you don’t have ownership of your system, there are other benefits such as maintenance and servicing agreements.
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Going solar doesn’t have to break the bank
Going solar is becoming more affordable than ever. And thanks to a variety of solar incentives in Kansas, you can save thousands more on your investment.
Want to get an idea for what it will cost you to go solar? You can use our solar cost calculator to generate a customized estimate instantly. We take into consideration a wide range of criteria including location, electric bill, roof size, and other factors. Try it out today and start planning for your future.
