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What solar incentives are available in Missouri?
As a homeowner in Missouri, 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 : Local Government, Schools, State Government, Institutional
How to apply : Note: FY2024 - Loan Applications are Currently Closed as of June 30, 2024. The Missouri Energy Loan Program, administered by the Division of Energy in the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), is available for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for public and governmental buildings and structures. Eligible recipients include public schools (K-12), public/private colleges and universities, city/county governments, public water and wastewater treatment facilities, and public/private non-profit hospitals. Loan amounts are based on projected energy savings from energy efficiency upgrades, which result in monetary savings that are used to repay the loan. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 financing is set at a 2.50% interest rate and 1% loan origination fee. Repayment terms are typically 10 years or less. For FY2024, $5,000,000 in loan funding was available. Loans are available in amounts from $10,000 to $1,000,000 per applicant. Background The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of Energy has provided the energy loans from petroleum violation escrow funds and bonds since 1989. Since the program's inception, loans totaling over $89 million have been made through this program, resulting in an estimated cumulative savings of $167 million. The interest rates for energy loan financing are generally lower than the market interest rates. Loan recipients repay the loans with money saved on energy costs as a result of implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. An energy saving loan is not defined as debt for public schools and local governments and therefore does not count against debt limits or require a public vote or bond issuance.
Who’s eligible : State Government
How to apply : Note: As of July 2023, Missouri state facilities under construction or renovation, and commercial buildings purchased or leased by state agencies, must comply with the 2015 IECC, pursuant to the Section 8.812 requirement that standards be at least as stringent as the latest version of the IECC. Energy Conservation Goals In April 2009 Missouri’s Governor issued Executive Order No. 09-18, requiring all state agencies whose building management falls under the Office of Administration to adopt policies designed to reduce energy consumption by 2% each year for the next 10 years. Building Construction and Renovation Requirements Life-Cycle Analysis Life-cycle cost analysis is required for all new construction of state buildings and substantial renovations of existing state buildings when major energy systems are involved. Substantial renovations involve projects that will affect at least 50% of the building's square footage or cost at least 50% of its market value. The analysis must take into account the initial construction costs and the proposed energy consumption, operation, and maintenance costs over a 25-year time horizon. The final design must have the lowest life-cycle cost possible while still meeting the building's space and use requirements. The analysis is required to examine all commercially available technology, including renewable energy sources, earth-sheltered construction, systems to recover and use waste heat, thermal storage heat pump systems, ambient thermal energy, district heating and cooling systems, devices to reduce water consumption, and plumbing systems to recover gray water for reuse. Plans must be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Design and Construction within the Missouri Office of Administration. Minimum Energy Codes In 2008 the state updated its energy code for state construction and renovations of public buildings larger than 5,000 square feet. By January 1, 2009, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is required to establish minimum energy efficiency standards for state buildings at least as stringent as the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), or the latest version. The standards apply equally to both state-leased and state-owned buildings for which the building design process or the lease begins after July 1, 2009. The Commissioner of the Office of Administration may grant waivers to these requirements if compliance is expected to exceed the energy cost gained or if the requirement would compromise safety, or when the cost of compliance is expected to exceed the projected energy cost savings gained. The standards must match the latest version of the IECC, so they are changed when the IECC is updated. Under Executive Order No. 09-18, new construction projects undertaken by covered agencies are required to use energy efficiency standards at least as stringent as the most recent version of the IECC. Building Retrofits and Energy Use Benchmarking In 2012, Missouri was awarded an SEP Competitive Grant—“Reinvigorating Missouri’s State Facilities Energy Conservation Program”—which includes whole building retrofits to achieve 20% or greater energy savings in at least half of the Office of Administration’s (OA) state-owned and operated buildings. The OA will also conduct a review of existing facilities under its jurisdiction. Using OA’s Missouri State Energy Portal and Utility Dashboard, energy consumption across OA’s buildings was benchmarked in 2008 to track energy reduction and cost savings going forward. The Division of Energy is recording energy use data from 75 state buildings in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Portfolio Manager over the grant (2012-2015).
Who’s eligible : Commercial
How to apply : Note: The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program with a total budget of $5 billion. Each state was allocated a share of that total to help build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). With some limited exceptions, EV charging stations funded through the NEVI program should be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of the Interstate exit or highway. Under the Missouri Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan, Missouri plans to release a Request for Proposals for NEVI funding at some point in 2024-2025.
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Institutional
How to apply : Missouri enacted legislation in June 2007 requiring all electric utilities—investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and electric cooperatives—to offer net metering to customers that generate electricity using wind energy, solar-thermal energy, hydroelectric energy, photovoltaics (PV), fuel cells using hydrogen produced by one of the aforementioned resources, and other sources of energy certified as renewable by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted administrative rules for investor-owned utilities that included simplified interconnection standards, and electric cooperatives and municipal utilities adopted their own rules, including an all-in-one document that includes a simple interconnection request, simple procedures, and a brief set of terms and conditions. Systems must meet all applicable safety, performance, interconnection and reliability standards established by any local code authorities, the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for distributed generation. Utilities may require customers to provide a switch, circuit breaker, fuse or other easily accessible device or feature that allows the utility to manually disconnect the system. System Capacity Requirements Systems must be intended primarily to offset part or all of a customer's own electrical energy requirements, have a capacity up to 100 kilowatts (kW), and be located on a facility owned, operated, leased or otherwise controlled by the customer. Process Utilities must offer a net-metering tariff or contract that is identical in electrical energy rates, rate structure, and monthly charges to the contract or tariff that the customer would be assigned if the customer were not an eligible customer-generator. Utilities may not charge the customer any additional standby, capacity, interconnection, or other fee or charge that would not otherwise be charged if the customer were not an eligible customer-generator. Applications for interconnection must be accompanied by a plan for the customer's system, including a wiring diagram and specifications for the generating unit. Utilities must review and respond to the customer within 30 days for systems up to 10 kW, and within 90 days for systems greater than 10 kW. Prior to interconnection, a customer must furnish the utility with certification from a qualified professional electrician or engineer that the installation complies with the established safety and operating requirements. In June 2009 the PSC reduced the minimum liability insurance requirement for systems larger than 10 kW to $100,000 and eliminated the insurance requirement for systems of 10 kW and smaller. Insurance requirements may be met with an additional insurance policy or an endorsement on an existing policy.
Who’s eligible : Commercial, Industrial
How to apply : The Wood Energy Tax Credit allows individuals or businesses processing Missouri forestry industry residues into fuels a state income tax credit of $5.00 per ton of processed material (e.g., wood pellets). A multiplier of 4 applies to charcoal, based on the amount of Missouri forest industry residue required to produce one ton of charcoal. Any amount of credit exceeding the tax due by a company in the year of production may be carried over to a subsequent taxable year, not to exceed four years. A credit earned under this program may also be transferred to third parties for use within this five-year period. To be considered an eligible fuel, forestry industry residues must have undergone some thermal, chemical or mechanical process(es) sufficient to alter the residues into a fuel product. In 2022, H.B. 3 extended the tax credit to June 30, 2028, established an annual cap of $6 million per fiscal year, and added a requirement that an appropriation for the tax credits needs to be made before they are authorized. Click here to access Missouri's Wood Energy Tax Credit Application Form.
Can you claim multiple tax incentives in Missouri?
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 Missouri offer tax exemptions?
Loan Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/energy/grants-loans/loan-program
Applicable Sectors : Local Government, Schools, State Government, Institutional
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Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/solar/solar-loans/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential
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Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/commercial-programs-and-tools/commercial-energy-efficiency-loans/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit
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Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/residential-programs-and-tools/home-performance-rebates-and-loans/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
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Implementing Sector : Utility
Rebate Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/solar/solar-rebates/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount : Solar Water Heater: $400 for electric customers or $800 for natural gas customers Photovoltaic System: $375-625/kW for first 10kW; $300-500/kW for 10 - 50kW; $150-250/kW for 50 - 100 kW.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://central.libertyutilities.com/all/commercial/ways-to-save/solar-rebates.html
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Residential, Schools, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount : $0.25 per watt for systems operational between July 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.evergy.com/smart-energy/renewable-resources-link/rebate
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount : $0.25 per W
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.powermoves.com/rebates/business/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Non-Lighting Measures Chillers: $25 - $40/ton Air Cooled Unitary Packaged AC/Split Systems: $60 - $75/ton Air Source Heat Pumps: $80 - $95/ton Ground Source Heat Pumps: $500 - $750/ton Packaged Terminal Heat Pump: $50/unit Variable Frequency Drive: $40 - $100/HP Compressed Air Equipment: $3.50 - $100, varies by equipment Room AC: $20/unit Refrigeration Door/Frame Heater Control: $50/door Outside Air Economizer: $150 Lighting Occupancy Sensors: $20/unit Signs & Signals: $6 - $25/unit Exterior LEDs: $35 - $250/unit Screw-In LEDs: $3 - $45/unit Interior LEDs: $3 - $125/unit New Construction Program See Program guide. Custom Rebates Lighting and Lighting Controls Projects: $0.05/kWh saved in first year Non-Lighting Projects: $0.08/kWh saved in first year
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.cityutilities.net/save/residential/
Applicable Sectors : Construction, Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Insulation Upgrade: 20% of cost up $300 High Efficiency Toilet: 50% of cost, up to $75 Central A/C: up to $500 Natural Gas Furnace: up to $400 Air-Source Heat Pump: up to $500 Geothermal Heat Pump: $1,025 Residential EV Charger: 50% up to $500 Residential EV Home Upgrade: 50% up to $500 WaterSense® High Efficiency Toilet: 50% up to $75
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.cityutilities.net/save/commercial/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Smart Thermostat: $75 High Efficiency Toilet: 50% of cost up to $75 Lighting Audit: Free Energy Audit: Free Lighting: Varies; see program website for details
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/commercial-programs-and-tools/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : HVAC Replacements: $570 - $3,770 Lighting: $300/kW reduction or half of project cost Lighting: Contact Columbia Water & Light for more details.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts/thermostats
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : ecobee3 lite: $25 annually + $50 initiation if previously owned. Google Nest Thermostat: $25 annually + $50 initiation if previously owned Google Nest Learning Thermostat: $25 annually + $50 initiation if previously owned ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium: $25 annually + $50 initiation if previously owned
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/programs/energy-savings-kit
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : Free energy savings kit.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/discounts
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Heat Pump Replacement: $500-$900 per unit Central AC Replacement: $400-$600 per unit Heat Pump & A/C Ductless Mini-Splits: $150 per unit Ground Source Heat Pump: $1,000-$1,500 per unit Air Sealing: $0.04 per square foot, up to $300 Ceiling Insulation: $0.15 per square foot, up to $500 LED Lighting: Up to $4 per bulb (applied at point of purchase) EV Level-2 Charging Rebate: Up to $500 Smart & Programmable Thermostats: Varies, see program website for more details.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.cuivre.com/rebates
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers: $250 Water Heater: $50 Ground-Source Heat Pumps: $750/ton Ground-Source Heat Pump Replacement: $150/ton Dual Fuel Heat Pumps: $150/ton Basement/Crawl space/slab insulation: 50% of installed cost Advanced Thermostat: 50% of installed cost Heat Pump Water Heater: 50% of installed cost Window Air Conditioning: 50% of installed cost Business Lighting Rebate: Varies, visit program website or contact utility for details
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.swec.org/rebates-audits
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Ground-Source/Geothermal Heat Pump (New Units): $750/ton Ground-Source/Geothermal Heat Pump (Replacement Units): $200/ton Floor insulation with installation of a geothermal heat pump: 50% of cost, up to $500 Dual Fuel Heat Pump: $150/ton Mini Split Heat Pump: $150/ton VFD for HVAC: $50/HP, up to 50% of total unit cost Heat Pump Water Heater: 50% of cost, up to $500 Programmable Timer for Engine Block Heater: $15/timer, up to 50% of total unit cost Commercial High Efficiency Motor: 50% of total cost Windows/Room AC: $50 Electric vehicle level 2 charging station - $250 flat rebate Energy Audit: 50% of cost, up to $500
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.ozarkborder.org/rebate-info.php
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : Room AC: $50 Water Heater: $75 for one, $50 for the second Heat Pump Water Heater: $500 Smart Thermostat: $50 Dual Fuel & Mini Split Heat Pump: $150/ton Ground Source Heat Pump: $750/ton for new installation, $300/ton for replacements Air Source Heat Pump: $150/ton
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.co-mo.coop/rebates/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount : Electric Vehicle Charging Station: $250 Electric Water Heater: $50 Heat Pump Water Heater: $500 Room Air Conditioner: $50 Smart Thermostat: $50 Air source or mini split heat pump: $150 Air Source Heat Pump (dual fuel): $300 Geothermal Heat Pumps (Closed Loop): up to $850 per ton Ground Source Heat Pumps (Open Loop or Replacement): $150 per ton Business and Agricultural Lighting: call for details
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.spireenergy.com/commercial-rebates
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Custom: $6.63/MCF first year savings Energy Audit: 50 - 75% of audit cost, up to $375 - $750/unit Furnaces: $200 - $250/unit Low-Intensity Infrared Heater: $300/unit Condensing Unit Heater: $300/unit HTHV Direct-Fired Gas Heater: $500/unit Programmable Thermostat: 50% of unit cost, up to $40/unit Heating Hot Water Boiler: $900 - $15,000/unit Heating Steam Boiler: $525 - $8750/unit Continuous Modulating Burner: 25% of equipment cost, up to $15,000/burner Vent or Primary Air Damper: 50% of equipment cost, up to $500/burner Advanced Load Monitoring Boiler Control: $2,000/control Outdoor Temperature Reset Boiler Control: $200/control Boiler Tune-Up: 50 - 75% of installed cost, up to $500 - $750/boiler Space Heating Steam Trap: 50% of equipment cost, up to $100/steam trap Process and/or Industrial Steam Traps: 50% of equipment cost up to $200/steam trap Condensing Storage Water heater: $450/unit Instantaneous Water Heater: $300/unit Steamer: 50% of equipement cost, up to $475/unit Fryer: 50% of equipement cost, up to $350/unit Griddle: 50% of equipement cost, up to $400/unit Convection Oven: 50% of equipement cost, up to $200/unit Combination Oven: 50% of equipement cost, up to $500/unit Conveyor Oven: 50% of equipement cost, up to $300/unit Rack Oven: 50% of equipement cost, up to $500 - $1,000/unit Infrared Charbroiler: 50% of equipement cost, up to $300/unit Infrared Salamander Broiler: 50% of equipement cost, up to $200/unit Infrared Rotisserie Oven: 50% of equipement cost, up to $300/unit Kitchen Demand Control Ventilation: $300/system Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Nozzle: 50% of equipement cost, up to $100/unit
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.cecmo.com/residential-rebates
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : Heat Pumps Dual Fuel Heat Pump system replacement: $500 Whole Home Air Source Heat Pump (Cold Climate): $1,500 Whole Home Air Source Heat Pump (Non-Cold Climate): $250 - $750 Partial Home Air Source Heat Pump (Cold Climate): $600/unit Partial Home Air Source Heat Pump (Non-Climate): $250/unit Heat Pump Water Heater: $600/unit Geothermal Heat Pumps (new installation, replacing fossil fuel, air source, or electric resistance): $2,000/unit Geothermal Heat Pumps (replacing geothermal): $250/unit Other Incentives Variable Speed Pool Pump: $250/unit Wi-fi Thermostat: $45/unit
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.whiteriver.org/member-center/resources/energy/rebates/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Residential Electric Water Heater: $50 Heat Pump Water Heater: $500, up to 50% of cost Window AC: $50 Air Source Heat Pump: $150/ton Ground Source Heat Pump (New Installation): $750/ton Ground Source Heat Pump (Replacement) : $150/ton Mini-Split Heat Pump: $150/ton Smart Thermostat: $50 Level 2 EV Charger: $250 Weatherization: 50% up to $750 Basement/Crawl Space/Slab Insulation: 50% of cost Commercial Lighting
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.ieca.coop/rebates
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : Electric Water Heater: $50 Heat Pump Water Heater: $500 Ground-Source Heat Pump: $400- $750/ton Air-to-Air or Duel Fuel Heat Pump: $150/ton Water Heater: $50 Room AC: $50/unit Basement/crawlspace/slab insulation with installation of a geothermal heat pump: 50% of costs. Smart Thermostat: $50/unit, up to %50 of cost Upscaling attic insulation: $250, up to 20% of cost Commercial and Industrial VFDs for HVAC Pumps and Fans: $50/Brake HP not to exceed 50% of equipment cost.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/residential-programs-and-tools/air-conditioner-and-heat-pump-incentives/
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : A/C or Heat Pump Replacement: $100 - $1,600 depending on size and efficiency Ground Source Heat Pump: $300/ton
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.morec.org/rebates-products/
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount : Water Heaters: $250 Heat Pump Water Heaters: 50% of cost, up to $700 Geothermal Heat Pumps: $250/ton, additional $500/ton available for new installations and replacement units Geothermal Heat Pumps replacement without Ground Loop Replacement: $150 - $400/ton Air Source and Mini Split Heat Pumps: $150/ton Programmable Thermostat: 50% of cost, up to $50 Room AC Unit: $50 Energy Audits: $125 and 50% of improvement costs up to $500
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://missouri.libertyutilities.com/malden/residential/ways-to-save/natural-gas/index.html
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount : General Furnace: $200 - $300 Boiler: $200 - $300 Combination Water/Space Heater: $450 Tank Water Heater: $125 Tankless Water Heater: $200 Programmable Thermostat: $25 Energize Liberty Utilities Homes Home Audit: 100% of audit cost up to $500 Home Energy Saving Kit: 100% Tier 1 Upgrades: 35% eligible project cost up to $2,000 Tier 1 Upgrades: 50% of eligible project cost up to $5,000
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.pcec.coop/products/energy-product-rebates/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Federal Government, Agricultural
Incentive Amount : Business Lighting Improvements: Up to $30,000 or 40% Room Air Conditioners: $50 Geothermal Heat Pump: $750/ton new installation; $150/ton for replacement Dual Fuel Heat Pump: $150/ton Mini Split Heat Pump: $150/ton Heat Pump Water Heater: Up to $500, not to exceed 50% of cost Smart Thermostat: up to $50 Commercial and Industrial Variable Frequency Drives: $50 per HP, up to 50% of cost Level 2 electric vehicle charger: 50% of cost, up to $250
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.kirkwoodelectric.org/residential/energy-efficiency
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount : EV Charging: up to $300
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl/EnergyStarRebateProgram.aspx
Applicable Sectors : Construction, Residential
Incentive Amount : Energy Star Certification Cost: $500 Central air conditioner: $300 Central heat pump (fossil fuel back-up): $600 Central heat pump system (electric back-up): $700 Central heat pump system (fossil fuel back-up); electric water heater: $700 Central heat pump system (electric back-up); electric water heater: $800
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.ameren.com/missouri/business/electric-vehicles/incentives
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : level 2 (40A Max): $5,000 DCFC (DC Fast Charger, 50kW Max): $20,000
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.spireenergy.com/rebates
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Tankless Gas Water Heater: $300 per unit Gas Storage Water Heater: $200 per unit Gas Furnace: $200 - $300 per unit Programmable Setback Thermostat: $25 or 50% of cost, whichever is lower Gas Boiler: $300 per unit Integrated Space and Water Heating: $450
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.spireenergy.com/commercial-rebates
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Hot Water Boiler: $750-$15,000 per unit Water Heater: $300-$450 per unit Steam Trap: 50% up to $100 per unit ($200 if process and/or industrial) Gas Furnace: $200-$250 per unit Miscellaneous Heater: $300-$500 per unit Programmable Thermostat: 50% of cost up to $40 per unit Food Service Equipment: varies; generally 50% of cost up to specified limits Continuous Modulating Burner: 25% of cost up to $15,000/burner Vent/Primary Air Damper: 50% of cost up to $500/boiler Advanced Load Monitoring Boiler: $2,000/control Outdoor Temperature Reset Boiler Control: $200/control Boiler Tune-Up: 50% of cost up to $500/boiler Boiler Tune-Up (Non-Profit): 75% of cost up to $500/boiler Custom: $6.63/MCF saved during first year Energy Audit: 50% of cost up to $375-$500/building Energy Audit (Non-Profit): 75% of cost up to $600-750/building
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://spireenergy.com/rebates
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Gas Boiler: $300 High-Efficiency Boiler w/ Side-Arm Tank: $450 Integrated Tankless Boiler: $450 Tankless Gas Water Heater: $300 Gas Storage Water Heater: $200 Gas Furnace: $200 - $300 Programmable Setback Thermostat: $25 or 50%
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.como.gov/utilities/columbia-power-partners/residential-programs-and-tools/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Home Performance Rebates Rebate for a qualified heat pump: Up to $200 rebate. Reducing ductwork leakage: Up to $300 in rebates. Reducing air leakage: Up to $420 in rebates. Replacing windows and doors: Up to $500 in rebates. Adding insulation: Up to $500 in rebates. Attic Plus Rebates Starting R-Value Less than R-26: $0.01 x insulated sq ft x added R-Value Starting R-Value More than R-26: $0.005 x insulated sq ft x added R-Value Residential EV charger rebates 50% of the project cost up to $500 Income-Qualifying Programs: There is a cap of $2,400 on the free energy efficiency improvements. Additional funding from other resources might be available for some home improvements.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://empiremogas.programprocessing.com/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Schools, Institutional
Incentive Amount : Rebates are decided on a case-by-case basis. Contact the utility or fill out a program application for more information.
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://central.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/ways-to-save/rebates.html
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : Energy Saving Audits: $275 - $375 Programmable Thermostat: $25 Furnaces: $200 Food Service Products: $400-$800 Boilers: Varies (see program website)
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://central.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/ways-to-save/rebates.html
Applicable Sectors : Construction, Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount : Electric Air Conditioner: $250 - $450 Gas Furnaces: $200 Programmable Thermostats: $25 Water Heaters: $75 - $200 Condensing Boiler: $100 Building Insulation: 50% of cost
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.ameren.com/missouri/residential/clean-energy-customer-programs/solar/customer-owned-solar
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential
Incentive Amount : $0.25 per W
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.powermoves.com/rebates/residential/
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Dual Fuel Heat Pump: $500/unit Pool Pump: $250/unit Non-Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump: $250 - $750 Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump: $1,500 Heat Pump Water Heater: $600/unit Geothermal Heat Pump: $2,000 HVAC: Varies depending on ZIP code. See program website
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl/Rebates
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Central A/C: $109 - $384 Heat Pumps: $259 - $701 Heat Pumps Water Heaters: $300
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl/BusinessRebates
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : Lighting: Varies Air Conditioning: $55 - $96 per ton per unit, depending on SEER Custom: Varies
Implementing Sector : Utility
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.amerenmissourisavings.com/?_gl=1*1bbenn5*_ga*MTU1NTI4ODg1NC4xNjQ3MDUzNTAw*_ga_8C6F435CY5*MTY0NzA1MzQ5OS4xLjEuMTY0NzA1MzUzMy4w
Applicable Sectors : Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount : Air-Source Heat Pump: $250-$900 Ground Source Heat Pump: $700-$1,800 Central Air Conditioner: $250-$700 Smart Thermostat: $100 Heat Pump Water Heater: $550
Implementing Sector : Utility
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://energy.mo.gov/energy
Applicable Sectors : State Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Local Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/sustainability/
Applicable Sectors : Local Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Grant Program
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/NEVI%20Plan%20update%202023_Revised_Sept2023Final.pdf
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : Varies, grants are awarded competitively
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/vw/ev.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial
Incentive Amount : 80% of project costs
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/env/apcp/vw/shuttle-transit-buses.htm
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Local Government, State Government, Federal Government
Incentive Amount : 25 to 75% of project costs
Implementing Sector : State
Interconnection
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/document-search/net-metering-easy-connection-act-pub2238/pub2238
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Corporate Tax Credit
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/energy/business-industry/wood-energy-tax-credit
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial
Incentive Amount : $5 per ton of processed materials
Implementing Sector : State
Net Metering
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/print/document-search/pub2238
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Agricultural, Low Income Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
PACE Financing
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.setthepacestlouis.com/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Residential, Installers/Contractors
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.showmepace.org/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : https://dnr.mo.gov/energy/business-industry/financial-opportunities/property-assessed-clean-energy-pace
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Agricultural, Multifamily Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://www.mced.mo.gov/
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Sales Tax Incentive
Category : Financial Incentive
Website : http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/green/
Applicable Sectors :
Incentive Amount : 100% sales tax exemption
Implementing Sector : State
Renewables Portfolio Standard
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://psc.mo.gov/electric/Renewable_Energy_Standard_Compliance_Reports
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Electric/renewableenergyportfolio.php
Applicable Sectors : Local Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Solar/Wind Access Policy
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Construction, Nonprofit, Residential, Institutional
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : Local
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Building Energy Code
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website : https://energy.mo.gov/energy-codes/bcap-resources
Applicable Sectors : Residential
Incentive Amount :
Implementing Sector : State
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
Category : Regulatory Policy
Website :
Applicable Sectors : Investor-Owned Utility
Incentive Amount :
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
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