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Montana offers several solar rebate, tax exemption, and loan programs to commercial businesses and agricultural producers that can reduce the cost of installing a solar system. These incentives can be combined with federal solar incentives, which can significantly reduce the cost of commercial solar projects in Montana.
Montana Solar Incentives
Net Metering Program
Montana offers a net metering program offered by all MT utility companies for commercial businesses. Businesses can receive a rebate back on their utility bills for any excess electricity that their solar system generates.
Property Tax Exemption
Montana's Renewable Energy Systems Exemption exempts commercial businesses with solar systems from property taxes for the assessed added value of the system. The exemption is available for the following 10 years after installation and allowed for up to $100,000 in value for non-residential structures.
Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program (AERLP)
The Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program (AERLP) offers loans to small businesses who want to generate their own electricity by installing a solar system. Businesses approved for the program can receive a maximum loan of $40,000 at a fixed rate of 3.5% with a loan term of up to 10 years without an early payment penalty. Learn more about Montana's Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program.
Fill out our interest form to get connected with one of our trusted installers and find out which regional solar incentives you may qualify for!
Federal Incentives Available in MT
In addition to the Montana-specific incentives, MT business owners may also take advantage of the federal solar incentives available. When applied, these solar incentives have the potential to significantly reduce the cost of installing a solar system.
- Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit program allows businesses to claim 30% of their solar system costs as a federal tax credit. Additional tax credits are available depending on the district.
Connect with a local installer to find out if you qualify for additional tax credits.
- Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)
Business owners in Montana may take advantage of the federal renewable electricity production tax credit (PTC). This provides an inflation-adjusted per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) tax credit for electricity generated by qualifying energy sources. Projects under 1 megawatt (MW) can receive 1.5 to 2.75 cents/kWh depending on the type of facility. Projects over 1 MW will receive a base tax credit of 0.5 cents/kWh.
Keep in mind that solar project owners cannot claim both the ITC and PTC for the same property. Discuss with a solar installer to understand which tax credit incentive you should claim for your solar system.
- Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS)
Montana business owners can take advantage of the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). This program allows business owners to recover some of the costs of solar panel installation through a five-year MACRS schedule.
- Montana Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
C-PACE is a financing program that allows approved commercial property owners to borrow money to pay for energy improvements without a large upfront cost coming out of the business' pocket.
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP Grant)
The USDA's "Rural Energy for America Program," or “REAP,” offers a grant to cover 50% of commercial solar system costs to encourage agricultural and rural businesses to maximize their energy efficiency with solar.
This grant is only available if you own a small business in an area with less than 50,000 in total population.
Connect with a local Montana installer to see which federal incentives can contribute to your solar system.
Get Connected with an Installer!
As the premier solar equipment distribution company in the United States, Greentech Renewables goes beyond supply by connecting business owners to our vast network of trusted local Montana installers. Our installers work closely with one of our 3 local Montana Greentech Renewables locations to guide you through each stage of the project from creating a custom proposal and project design to acquiring materials and installing the solar system. Fill out our interest form to get connected with the best MT installer for you!
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