Federal

Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MARCS)

5 year depreciation of energy efficient equipment to help reduce tax liabilities for commercial applications

Tax Credits - Residential/Commercial

30% Federal Tax Credit - $2,000 cap for installed residential solar equipment (no cap for commercial installations)

Utilities

Holy Cross - Renewable Generation

$2 per watt up to 50% of actual installed costs of a solar installation.  25kW maximum system size.

Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Program

Up to $4.50 rebate for every watt installed up to 10kW($2 in rebates + $2.5 for Renewable Energy Credits (REC)). Designed to cover half the cost of installations.  Different rebates available for systems greater than 10kW.

Other Utility Programs