Fed and State incentives

Tax Credits and other Rebates Change Rapidly, please consult us for more information. This is a Summary of the current programs!

Solar Tax Credits

Federal:

State:

Commercial and Residential 30% no cap, >6 years carryover. Instructions.

Grants available in lieu of tax credits for commercial entities (60 days)

Residential: $500 per household owner/taxpayer. $1000 maximum

Commercial: $1800 on residential and $3600 on non-residential; to be claimed as additional deductions. New or expanding businesses may qualify for 35% tax credits

Commercial

Residential

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Energy Conservation Tax Credits and Rebates:

Federal:

State:

State Utility:

Residential 30% no cap, >6 years carryover
Insulation, windows, doors, appliances, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, and more! Click here for eligibility of equipment

Residential Rebate Program, varies by equipment

examples: Clothes Washing Machine $100. Dishwasher $50. Freezer $70. Refrigerator $100

Commercial Tax Credit: $1800 on residential & $3600 on non-residential; claimed as dditional deductions. examples: Building insulation, lighting retrofits, windows, doors, furnaces, and boilers.

NorthWestern Energy customers qualify for a number of rebates. Commercial customers please call us for details.

Residential Examples: ENERGY STAR CFLs: $2/bulb. ENERGY STAR hard-wired CFL fixtures: $15/fixture. Programmable Thermostats: $30. Gas Equipment Repair & Maintenance: $60-$75. Boiler: $200. Water Heater: $100. Room Heater: $150. Boiler Control: $290. Pipe Insulation: $1.41 per foot. Building Insulation $22-$.62/square foot.

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DEQ Revolving Loan Program

We encourage clients to take advantage of this program. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality fines business and individuals for violations of our air, water and soil. These funds are available on a revolving basis at a 4% interest rate, 15 year terms and a $60,000 max loan amount.

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