Step 3. How do I estimate my rebate and project savings?

A Commonwealth Solar rebate can cover a portion of the PV project costs, but you must still make an investment. The following tools can help you estimate the rebate amount, the total project cost, and the savings associated with a PV project. As discussed in Step 4, an installer can provide you with more detailed estimates. The actual rebate is based on the capacity and characteristics of the PV project. 

Commonwealth Solar also allows for third-party ownership of PV projects.  In this case, the PV project would be owned by a business that can benefit from tax incentives and pass on some of this benefit, in the form of electricity savings, to the host site. 

Use the following links to estimate your rebate and project savings.

For additional information on state and federal tax incentives that are offered for installed PV projects, please go visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE).