Solar Attic Fans Tax Information

Federal Tax Credit

The Federal tax credit for solar attic fans has been extended through 2016. The Solar Powered Attic Fan is eligible for a 30% (up to $1,500) credit on the purchase price of the fan, installation and sales tax.

Local Tax Rebates

Tax incentives above-and-beyond the 30% Federal tax rebate are available for residents of specific municipalities. Look for your city below to find additional information. If you'd like additional information, please visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

 

Currently, rebates are available in the following locations:

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$30

Anaheim, CA

714-939-9020

Max. one appliance per category unless customer receives prior approval from APU. Applicant must receive electric service from APU. No new construction. First come first served until funding is expended or program discontinued.
$150

Azusa, CA

626-812-5225

Must be a resident for 6 months. Up to $250. Applications are taken each program year until funds are depleted. Expires 12-31-2016
$200

Burbank, CA

818-238-3730

No Permit is required for solar attic fan done in the City of Burbank per Building Division. First come first service untill funds run out. Limit 3 fans.
$125

El Cerrito, CA

877-811-8700

Attach a paid receipt for each of the items purchased and installed January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. However, this purchase and install period will end earlier if funds are depleted. Make sure to read the specifications for each rebate to make sure you meet all requirements.

 

$100

Empire, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

 

$100

Escalon, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$100

Glendale, CA

866-557-1411

Active residential customer of GWP,first come first serve basis, must be new and installed. If tenant purchase must obtain owner's permission.

 

$125 total rebate if purchased within the city limits

$100

Le Grange, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$100

Modesto, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$100

Mtn. House, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$100

Oakdale, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$25

Palo Alto, CA

650-329-2496

Applications must be postmarked and submitted no later than 90 days after purchase/install date.  More information

$90

Pasadena, CA

626-744-6970

Limit 2 every 10 years, First come, first served basis while funds are available. More information

 

$100 total rebate if purchased within the city limits

$100

Ripon, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$100

Riverbank, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$200

Riverside, CA

951-826-5485

Installation doesn't count towards purchase price. Limit 2. Program is subject to fund availability. New construction does not apply.

 

*Rebate amount up to $200, review the PDF for details

$100

Salida, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

$100

Santa Clara, CA

408-244-7283

Silicon Valley Power residents. Rebate on improvement of existing homes. Permits required. One solar attic fan per utility account.  Lasts until funds run out.

$100

Waterford, CA

209-526-7339

Only Modesto Irrigation customers are eligible. Must have Thermal Switch and 2 fans per household. No installation North facing roofs. Rebate credit to MID acct or check to owners of rental units; does not apply to new construction, purchased and installed after cert of occupancy. Additions on existing homes ok. Until funds are depleted.

 

*$100 rebate applies to 1250 CFM fans, $50 available for 800 CFM

Rebate
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$100

Sarasota County

800-863-1794

Must complete and submit to the Florida Power and Light Online Home Energy Survey. Once approved residents should contact participating contractor for an audit or installation. Once installed submit rebate request and proof of completed work within 6 months of approval. Rebates $3000 or less plus $500 for home energy audit. Funds on first come first-served basis. http://www.scgov.net/retrofit/
$100

City of Sarasota

800-863-1794

Must complete and submit to the Florida Power and Light Online Home Energy Survey. Once approved residents should contact participating contractor for an audit or installation. Once installed submit rebate request and proof of completed work within 6 months of approval. Rebates $3000 or less plus $500 for home energy audit. Funds on first come first-served basis. http://www.scgov.net/retrofit/
$100

North Port

800-863-1794

Must complete and submit to the Florida Power and Light Online Home Energy Survey. Once approved residents should contact participating contractor for an audit or installation. Once installed submit rebate request and proof of completed work within 6 months of approval. Rebates $3000 or less plus $500 for home energy audit. Funds on first come first-served basis. http://www.scgov.net/retrofit/
$100

Venice

800-863-1794

Must complete and submit to the Florida Power and Light Online Home Energy Survey. Once approved residents should contact participating contractor for an audit or installation. Once installed submit rebate request and proof of completed work within 6 months of approval. Rebates $3000 or less plus $500 for home energy audit. Funds on first come first-served basis. http://www.scgov.net/retrofit/

Rebate
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35%

All Hawaii

800-863-1794

State income tax credits are available for solar powered attic fans of 35 percent of the total cost including installation.
Rebate
City
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75%*

Chicago Area

 

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75%*

Eastern and Central Illinois

 

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50%

All of Indiana

800-457-8283

Indiana allows taxpayers who install a solar-powered roof fan (or vent, also sometimes called an attic fan) in their dwelling a tax deduction. The deduction is for 50% the cost of the materials and installation labor, up to $1,000. Proof of costs and the names of the suppliers and/or installers are required.
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$100

Eastern Iowa Farmers Co-op

319-683-2150

If you spend $200 or more the they will rebate you back $100. Must submit the grant form, invoice, and picture of instillation.
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City
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25%

All of Montana

406-444-6900

Individual taxpayers may claim a credit against their tax liability for up to 25% of the costs of investment for energy conservation purposes in a building. The maximum credit is $500 per individual for investment in the physical attributes of a building or in awater heating or cooling system. The $500 credit is available to each individual that can claim ownership of a building, so a married couple filing jointly can claim a tax credit of $1,000. The credit must be claimed in the year that the expenditure is made. Residential and multi-family residential.
Rebate
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35%

North Carolina

319-683-2150

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION: Buildings equipped with a solar energy heating or cooling system, or both, are hereby designated a special class of property under authority of Article V, Sec. 2(2) of the North Carolina Constitution. Such buildings shall be assessed for taxation in accordance with each county's schedules of value for buildings equipped with conventional heating or cooling systems and no additional value shall be assigned for the difference in cost between a solar energy heating or cooling system and a conventional system typically found in the county. As used in this classification, the term ""system"" includes all controls, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers and other equipment used directly and exclusively for the conversion of solar energy for heating or cooling. The term ""system"" does not include any land or structural elements of the building such as walls and roofs nor other equipment ordinarily contained in the structure.
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$50

Gonzales

800-223-4832

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC ) members. Maxium of 5 fans.Install after 1/1/2010. Must be installed by programs approved contractor.
$50

Cuero

800-223-4832

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC ) members. Maxium of 5 fans.Install after 1/1/2010. Must be installed by programs approved contractor..
$50

LaVernia

800-223-4832

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC ) members. Maxium of 5 fans.Install after 1/1/2010. Must be installed by programs approved contractor.
$50

Schertz

800-223-4832

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC ) members. Maxium of 5 fans.Install after 1/1/2010. Must be installed by programs approved contractor.
$50

Seguin

800-223-4832

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC ) members. Maxium of 5 fans.Install after 1/1/2010. Must be installed by programs approved contractor.