Kentucky Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 02/05/2013
Program Overview:
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Kentucky |
| Incentive Type: |
Local Loan Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Residential |
| Amount: | 100% of equipment and installation cost |
| Terms: | Flexible rates and terms available |
| Funding Source: | Kentucky Solar Partnership (KSP) |
| Web Site: |
http://kysolar.org/incentives
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Summary:
The Kentucky Solar Partnership (KSP) and the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) partner to offer low interest loans for the installation of solar water heaters. Loans cover the full equipment and installation cost. Flexible rate loans and terms are available. They may cover 100% of the equipment and labor costs for solar hot water systems. Approved loans require a 5% down payment. Solar collectors must be rated by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) or industry equivalent.
Residents and businesses must be located in a participating Eastern Kentucky county in order to apply for the loan. A copy of the application can be downloaded from the program web site listed above. The application process includes a solar site assessment, which is to be completed by a solar water-heater installer to determine if the site is acceptable. If the loan application is accepted, the cost of the assessment will be included in the loan; if it is not accepted, the Kentucky Solar Partnership will reimburse the cost of the assessment, up to $50.
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Contact:
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SWH Information
Kentucky Solar Partnership
ATTN: SWH Loan Program
2235 Gregory Woods Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (888) 576-6527
Fax: (606) 256-2779
E-Mail: solar@kysolar.org
Web Site: http://www.kysolar.org/
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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