Virginia Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 10/22/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Virginia |
| Incentive Type: |
Industry Recruitment/Support |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar Pool Heating, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels, Geothermal Direct-Use |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Industrial |
| Amount: | $500 per each job created |
| Maximum Incentive: | $175,000 |
| Terms: | Must create a new job in the alternative energy/renewable energy fields. The Department of Commerce and Trade will promulgate rules regarding qualifying jobs. |
| Start Date: | 07/01/2010 |
Authority 1:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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S.B. 623 (duplicate bill H.B. 803)
04/02/2010
07/01/2010
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Summary:
In April 2010, Virginia enacted the green jobs tax credit. For every green job created with a yearly salary of $50,000 or more, the company will earn a $500 income tax credit for five years. The Office of Commerce and Trade will develop a full list of jobs eligible to qualify for the tax credit. Companies will be allowed tax credits for up to 350 green jobs created. If the taxpayer does not have enough tax liability to take the full credit, it may be carried forward for up to 5 years.
Applicants may also be eligible for the Enterprise Zone Grant Program if creating jobs within defined geographical areas.
Definitions
Green Jobs
Defined as jobs in the manufacturing and operation of renewable or alternative energy products and technologies used to generate electricity and energy.
Alternative Energy Sources
Eligible alternative energy sources are defined as "hydrogen and fuel cell technology, landfill gas, geothermal heating systems, solar heating systems, hydropower systems, wind systems, and biomass and biofuel systems." |
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