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Sales Tax Incentives for Solar by State
Several states in the United States did offer sales tax incentives for solar energy systems. These incentives could include exemptions, credits, or reductions on sales taxes related to the purchase and installation of solar energy equipment. It's important to note that the availability and specifics of these incentives can vary from state to state and may also depend on the size and type of solar installation.
Here is a list of some states that were known to provide such incentives at that time:
New York
California
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Minnesota
New Jersey
Maryland
Oregon
Rhode Island
Vermont
The federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) was an incentive that allowed homeowners and businesses to deduct a percentage of the cost of installing a solar energy system from their federal taxes. However, please note that the information provided may have changed since then, and it's important to consult official sources or a tax professional for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Residential Solar ITC: Homeowners who installed solar energy systems on their primary or secondary residences were eligible for a federal tax credit equal to 26% of the total system cost. This credit is applied to both purchased systems and systems leased through a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) or solar lease.
Commercial Solar ITC: Businesses, including corporations, partnerships, and other entities, were also eligible for a federal tax credit equal to 26% of the total system cost for solar energy installations on commercial properties. This credit is applied to both purchased systems and systems acquired through a solar PPA or solar lease.
Stadiums With Solar Panels On Their Roof
List of some NFL and NBA stadiums with solar panels on their roofs.
Several NFL stadiums have implemented solar energy systems. However, it's important to note that the landscape of solar installations is constantly evolving, and there may have been additional developments since then. Here are a few examples of NFL stadiums with solar installations:
MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey): MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, has a solar ring surrounding the top of the stadium. The installation consists of over 1,300 solar panels and can generate up to 350,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
FedExField (Landover, Maryland): FedExField, where the Washington Football Team plays, has one of the largest solar power installations among NFL stadiums. The system includes over 8,000 solar panels and has a capacity of 2 megawatts, generating a significant amount of clean energy.
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania): Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, features solar panels installed on its façade and roof. The solar installation is part of the stadium's broader sustainability efforts, which also include wind turbines and a biodiesel plant.
Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California): Levi's Stadium, where the San Francisco 49ers play, boasts one of the most notable solar installations in the NFL. The stadium features over 1,150 solar panels and multiple solar bridges that generate enough electricity to power the stadium on game days.
NBA stadiums have implemented solar energy systems. However, it's important to note that the landscape of solar installations is constantly evolving, and there may have been additional developments since then. Here are a few examples of NBA stadiums with solar installations:
Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California): The Golden 1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings, is known for its sustainable design and features one of the largest solar arrays among sports venues. The rooftop solar panel system generates renewable energy to help power the arena.
Talking Stick Resort Arena (Phoenix, Arizona): Talking Stick Resort Arena, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns, has a solar panel installation on its roof. The solar panels contribute to the arena's overall energy supply and help reduce its environmental impact.
TD Garden (Boston, Massachusetts): TD Garden, where the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins play, has a solar array on its roof. The solar panels generate clean energy that is used to power the arena's operations.
Crypto.com (Los Angeles, California): which hosts the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Kings, has a solar power system installed on its rooftop. The solar installation contributes to the venue's energy needs and supports its sustainability efforts.
Let us know if we are missing any and we will update the solar map database. You can also add new locations to our crowdsourced database of solar energy locations.
See our map of stadiums.