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Property Tax Exemptions for DG

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Example Local Governments

Vernon CT’s tax exemption for renewable energy systems

Vernon CT’s Code of Ordinances (2011) provides a tax exemption for the value of a renewable energy system attached to property that exceeds the amount of such property with conventional energy systems...

Example Local Governments

Winder GA’s property tax exemption for solar

Winder’s Code of Ordinances (2017) exempts from property tax assessment all tangible property used for solar energy heating or cooling, consisting of equipment used to manufacture of solar energy syst...

Example Local Governments

Warwick RI’s tax exemption for renewable energy system.

Warwick RI’s Code of Ordinances (2017) creates a tax exemption for additional value added by a renewable energy system.

Example Local Governments

Cheshire CT’s property tax exemptions for solar heating or cooling

Cheshire CT’s Code of Ordinances (2017) provides property tax exemptions for solar heating or cooling systems; those wanting to qualify must apply and the exemption is good for 15 years after construc...

Example Local Governments

Kenai AK’s property tax exemption for renewables

Kenai Peninsula Borough AK’s Code of Ordinances (2018) provides that residential renewable energy systems are exempt from real property tax, though residents must file an application to be exempt.

Example Local Governments

Pearisburg VA’s property tax exemption for solar

Pearisburg, VA’s Code of Ordinances (2014) exempts certified solar energy equipment, facilities, and devices from property taxation. The amount of the exemption is determined by deducting the property...

Example States and State Governments

Michigan DG Property Assessment Exclusion

Michigan’s Act No. 116 (2019) excluded certain types of distributed generation from the assessed value of property, deeming them part of “normal repairs, replacement, and maintenance.” Systems less th...