Renewable Energy Tax Credits

Consult your tax professional to learn how federal and state tax credits, grants, and loan guarantees may apply to your project. The information below does not constitute tax advice and cannot be used to avoid tax penalties.

Tax Credit Programs for Residences

Personal Tax Credits

• Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
• Guide to the federal tax credit
• Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit

Tax Credits, Grants, and Loan Programs for Businesses

Corporate Depreciation

• Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) + Bonus Depreciation (2008-2012)

Corporate Tax Credits

• Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
• Federal Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)
• Guide to the federal tax credit

Federal Loan Programs

• U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program
• USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loan Guarantees

Federal Grant Programs

• USDA – Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants

Utility Grant Programs

• Pacific Power–Blue Sky Community Project Funds

Oregon State Grants & Tax Credits

• Renewable Energy Development Grants
• Conservation Tax Credits (may be used for Solar Water Heating projects)

Tax Credits and Loan Programs for Public and Nonprofit Institutions

Federal Loan Programs

• Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)
• U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program

Production Incentive

• Federal Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI)

Utility Grant Programs

• Pacific Power–Blue Sky Community Project Funds

Oregon State Grants & Tax Credits

• Renewable Energy Development Grants
• Conservation Tax Credits (may be used for Solar Water Heating projects)