STEP 02 VERIFY
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PROJECT INFO
- Soft Estimate
- Tax Incentives $70,000
- Rebates $50,000
- Projected Savings$120,000
- Apply Services
Project Name: Example Project
Project ID: ICFP-00000000
Name: Jane Doe
Email: example@incentifind.com
Address: 123 Main Street
Asset Type: Residential (Single Family) - Existing (<15 years)
Project Size:5000 sq. feet
Utility Provider(s):- Electric - IncentiFind Utilities
- Gas - IncentiFind Utilities
- Water - IncentiFind Utilities
Green Technologies: Renewables (Solar, Wind), Water Conservation Outdoor (Irrigation, Rain Water Harvesting), Resilience (Generators, Hurricane Proofing)
Website Survey Completed: July 08, 2019
Disclaimer
The below list of incentives does not guarantee your, or your project’s, eligibility or award. Please review the below list of incentives to determine which incentives you want to APPLY to. Then, follow the next steps to APPLY and capture the incentive.
LOCAL: Utility
| Organization - Incentive Name | Eligible Scope | Estimated Funds | Estimated Time | Next Steps to Capture | |
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1. IncentiFind Utilities
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Dates: April 15 to November 30, 2019. Offer available only to CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers in TX, LA, or MS, purchasing a qualifying generator from a participating program dealer. Actual discount is based on the natural gas kW generator rating noted in the maximum funds info section. Qualifying CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers in Texas are eligible to receive a free KOHLER automatic transfer switch, up to a $750 MSRP value with purchase of a qualifying KOHLER generator from a participating program dealer in the 2019 CenterPoint Energy Standby Generator Program within the limited time promotional period defined Dates: April 15 through June 15, 2019. | Minimum Funds: N/A Maximum Funds: Natural Gas Generator Kilowatt (KW) Rating Discount Amount 0-17 KW $250 18-22 KW Air Cooled $350 21-36 KW Liquid Cooled $400 37-59 KW Liquid Cooled $750 60 KW and up $1,500 Free KOHLER automatic transfer switch, up to a $750 MSRP value with purchase of a qualifying KOHLER generator |
1. (Offer available April 15 to November 30, 2019 only to CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers for the Dealer Discount on the purchase of a natural gas generator Free KOHLER Automatic Transfer Switch offer available April 15 through June 15, 2019.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: CenterPoint Energy Standby Generator Program Participating Dealers 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Depending on the availability of a participating program dealer to schedule an onsite visit 7. After approval, funds typically received: Discount is dependent on the natural gas kW generator rating |
NOTE: Make sure you are in the CenterPoint Energy (TDU) service territory. 1. Submit a form to get a free quote through the link below https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/services/natural-gas/natural-gas-appliances/natural-gas-standby-generators/generator-101/register-for-a-free-quote?sa=ho 2. Receive an onsite visit from a participating program dealer 3. Capture discount based on the natural gas kW generator rating of your new generator purchase and receive instant rebate on the free KOHLER Automatic Transfer Switch (value up to $750) | |
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2. IncentiFind Utilities
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Dates: April 15 to November 30, 2019. Offer available only to CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers in TX, LA, or MS, purchasing a qualifying generator from a participating program dealer. Actual discount is based on the natural gas kW generator rating noted in the maximum funds info section. Qualifying CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers in Texas are eligible to receive a free KOHLER automatic transfer switch, up to a $750 MSRP value with purchase of a qualifying KOHLER generator from a participating program dealer in the 2019 CenterPoint Energy Standby Generator Program within the limited time promotional period defined Dates: April 15 through June 15, 2019. | Minimum Funds: N/A Maximum Funds: Natural Gas Generator Kilowatt (KW) Rating Discount Amount 0-17 KW $250 18-22 KW Air Cooled $350 21-36 KW Liquid Cooled $400 37-59 KW Liquid Cooled $750 60 KW and up $1,500 Free KOHLER automatic transfer switch, up to a $750 MSRP value with purchase of a qualifying KOHLER generator |
1. (Offer available April 15 to November 30, 2019 only to CenterPoint Energy natural gas customers for the Dealer Discount on the purchase of a natural gas generator Free KOHLER Automatic Transfer Switch offer available April 15 through June 15, 2019.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: CenterPoint Energy Standby Generator Program Participating Dealers 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Depending on the availability of a participating program dealer to schedule an onsite visit 7. After approval, funds typically received: Discount is dependent on the natural gas kW generator rating |
NOTE: Make sure you are in the CenterPoint Energy (TDU) service territory. 1. Submit a form to get a free quote through the link below https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/services/natural-gas/natural-gas-appliances/natural-gas-standby-generators/generator-101/register-for-a-free-quote?sa=ho 2. Receive an onsite visit from a participating program dealer 3. Capture discount based on the natural gas kW generator rating of your new generator purchase and receive instant rebate on the free KOHLER Automatic Transfer Switch (value up to $750) | |
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3. IncentiFind Utilities
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1. You must be a Texas customer. 2. You must have a home solar system with a rated capacity less than 25 kW. 3. You must have an Interconnection Agreement in place with your utility. 4. You must have a meter installed by your utility that separately measures the in-flow and out-flow of electricity to and from your home. | Minimum Funds: None Maximum Funds: Customers of our Renewable Rewards Buyback Plan will receive credit for 100% of the excess energy their solar system delivers back to the grid. Our buyback plan has multiple benefits, like: - One-to-one buyback credits for any excess energy. - Fixed-price electricity throughout the contract term. - 100% clean electricity for any additionally required energy use. - Easy credit rollover from month to-month. |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Depends on time it takes to work with utility (or TDSP) to establish Interconnection agreement 7. After approval, funds typically received: It can take 3 billing cycles after you receive PTO and are signed up on Renewable Rewards before excess energy credits appear on your Renewable Rewards bill. |
Note: Make sure you are in the Green Mountain Energy (Retailer Energy Provider) service territory. 1. Confirm you are a customer of Green Mountain Energy, Texas customer enrolled on Green Mountain’s Renewable Rewards product. 2. Enroll in Renewable Rewards Buy-Back Program. Existing customers enroll by calling us at 866-301-3120. New customers enroll online [here](https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/home-energy-solutions/renewable-rewards-buy-back-program/#enroll). 3. Bill credits for out-flow power will be applied with a one-month delay to allow for proper processing. | |
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4. IncentiFind Utilities
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Promote efficient technologies and procedures for efficient homes and incentivize HERS Raters for their contributions to the program and a bonus measure will be available for homes installed with a qualified ENERGY STAR Certified Smart Thermostat | Minimum Funds: $100 for 10% kWh savings over baseline (per home) Maximum Funds: $750 for 25 % kWh savings over baseline (per home) |
1. (See list of 2019 Approved Homebuilders on Centerpoint Website)) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: See list of Approved 2019 Homebuilders 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: Yes 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Projects are due by midnight on the 15th of each month 7. After approval, funds typically received: Homebuilders must meet the Quarterly Milestone Performance Requirements (25%/50%/75%/100% Milestone dates) |
NOTE: Make sure you are in the Centerpoint Energy (TDU) (TDU) service territory. 1. Construct Eligible Home 2. Apply for Incentive through Centerpoint (eTrack) | |
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5. IncentiFind Utilities
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Any Reliant customer can save up to 40 percent on LED bulbs (Interior and Exterior) by visiting the Reliant website. | Minimum Funds: None Maximum Funds: You may purchase up to 24 LEDs per order, with a limit of 96 lamps per year |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: No application associated with this incentive 7. After approval, funds typically received: Incentive is captured in instant rebate available at time of purchase |
Note: Make sure you are in the Reliant Energy (Deregulated REP) service territory. 1. Visit the website and enter your zip code to see your discounted price. | |
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6. IncentiFind Utilities
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Any Reliant customer can save up to 40 percent on LED bulbs (Interior and Exterior) by visiting the Reliant website. | Minimum Funds: None Maximum Funds: You may purchase up to 24 LEDs per order, with a limit of 96 lamps per year |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: No application necessary. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Instant rebate is received at time of purchase. |
Note: Make sure you are in the Reliant Energy (Deregulated REP) service territory. 1. Visit the website and enter your zip code to see your discounted price. |
CITY: Houston
| Organization - Incentive Name | Eligible Scope | Estimated Funds | Estimated Time | Next Steps to Capture | |
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7. City of IncentiFind
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Program encourages new growth, new development, and new jobs through tax abatements. Qualifying Projects Include: A developer builds in a declining part of Houston, a place where the project increases job opportunities,reduces poverty, or redevelops an area. The rare situation when a developer requires an abatement to remain, expand, or locate, in Houston, a situation where Houston’s job and economic market is significantly strengthened by the developer’s presence. A company invests in real estate that serves the public. Such an investment could provide affordable housing or rejuvenate a blighted area. | Minimum Funds: Varies by project Maximum Funds: The City decides how many years an abatement should last based on the impact the project creates for the City. |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert 7. After approval, funds typically received: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert |
1. Complete application and send to the City of Houston Economic Development Department. 2. Application must include Project Background, Financial Pro Forma, Letters of Support, Project Type & Application Fee, and Value Alignment | |
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8. City of IncentiFind
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City council must designate your building as historic or already have designated your building as historic. Your building is then placed into one of several historic categories: - City of Houston Landmark - Protected Landmark - A building that “Contributes” to an established historic district The City provides an alternative tax exemption for “significant” historic buildings. To qualify, the building must: - Be designated as a City of Houston Protected Landmark; - Be at least 50 years of age; - 4+ units if residential and originally built and used for non-residential purposes; - Individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places - Dedicated as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - References having historical significance in a survey conducted by a non-profit or government agency - Obtain 75% approval of the members of the HAHC present at a meeting The applicant must re-apply for the exemption each year before April 30th with the Harris County Appraisal District. (HCAD Form 11.24) If sufficient restoration work has not been completed to satisfy the percentage of tax exemption within 5 years of the passage of an historic site tax exemption ordinance then the exemption ordinance will expire. | Minimum Funds: N/A Maximum Funds: - The significant historic buildings may be exempted from City of Houston ad valorem taxes for both improvements and land, up to $30,000 per year in perpetuity. - The exemption shall automatically continue as of January 1st of each year succeeding the year the exemption was first granted for the duration of the 10 or 15-year period. **Calculating the Tax Exemption** - If qualifying expenditures are at least 25%, but less than 100% of base value, the annual exemption for each year on the assessed value of the structure shall be equal to the amount of the qualifying expenditures. - If qualifying expenditures are 100% or more of the base value of the improvements, then the exemption for each tax year shall be 100% of the assessed value of the historic structure or improvements not including the value of any land associated with this historic site. |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Work with your lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Work with you lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline. |
1. City council must designate your building as historic and placed into one of the historic categories. Historic preservation forms can be found [here](www.houstontx.gov/planning/Forms) - City of Houston Landmark - Protected Landmark - A building that “Contributes” to an established historic district 2. The Houston Archaeological and Historic Commission (HAHC) approves your plans to revive the outside of your building, issuing a certificate of appropriateness (COA). A COA is unnecessary for internal improvements. 3. You’ll apply for a historic site tax exemption from economic development. After the site is designated "historic" by City Council, each owner desiring the tax exemption must complete a sworn [application](http://www.houstontx.gov/ecodev/hste/2019/HSTE%20Application%20Form.pdf) to the City's Director of Economic Development Department. | |
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9. City of IncentiFind
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# Eligibility - Tax Abatement for new or refurbished commercial buildings registered with USGBC and seeking LEED Certification may receive partial tax abatement. - If property receiving the abatement is within a TIRZ, then TIRZ board must approve the agreement per State law. **Project Threshold** - $3 M total investment required **Eligible Property** - An abatement may be extended to the value of buildings, structures, fixed-in-place machinery and equipment, site improvements plus that office space and related fixed-in-place improvements necessary to the operation and administration of the facility. The value of all property shall be the Certified Appraised Value for each year, as finally determined by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). **Ineligible Property** - The following types of property shall be fully taxable and ineligible for abatement: land; inventories; supplies; tools; furnishings, and other forms of movable personal property; vehicles; vessels; aircraft; housing; hotel accommodations; deferred maintenance investments; property to be rented or leased (except as provided in Leased Facilities below); property with an economic life of less than 15 years; property owned or used by the State of Texas or its political subdivisions or by any organization owned, operated or directed by a political subdivision of the State of Texas, or any property exempted by local, state or federal law. When such exempted property includes manufacturing machinery and equipment listed in the Investment Budget (as required in the Application), then the value of such property may not be included toward the achievement of investment or valuation thresholds set out in the Agreement. **Eligible Facility** - Manufacturing Facility - Research Facility, Regional - Distribution Center Facility - Regional Service Facility - Regional Entertainment Facility - Research and Development Facility - Other Basic Industry Facility. **Basic Qualifications for Tax Abatement**\ To be eligible for designation as a reinvestment zone and receive tax abatement the planned improvement: - Must be shown to increase the appraised value of the property at least $1 million upon completion of the contractually-defined construction period; - Must be shown to directly create or prevent the loss of permanent full-time employment for at least 25 people within the reinvestment zone upon completion of the contractually-defined employment period; - Must be competitively-sited; and - Must be shown not to solely or primarily have the effect of transferring employment from one part of the County to another. | Minimum Funds: **Updated certification levels and eligible abatement**
- Silver 5% tax abatement
- Gold 10% tax abatement
- Platinum 15% tax abatement
- Removed Basic level Maximum Funds: **Updated certification levels and eligible abatement** - Silver 5% tax abatement - Gold 10% tax abatement - Platinum 15% tax abatement - Removed Basic level |
1. Application period is open (Incentive approved on 12/16/2020 and will be available going forward. Programs are revisited and reviewed on a 2-year cycle.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Work with your lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Work with you lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline. |
**Process** 1. Application submittal 2. Review, evaluation and scoring 3. Recommendation to Administration 4. Recommendation to Council 5. Abatement award - Annual monitoring and reporting for granting abatement for the time-period specified |
COUNTY: Harris County
| Organization - Incentive Name | Eligible Scope | Estimated Funds | Estimated Time | Next Steps to Capture |
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10. IncentiFind County
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# Eligibility **Eligible Property** - An abatement may be extended to the value of buildings, structures, fixed-in-place machinery and equipment, site improvements plus that office space and related fixed-in-place improvements necessary to the operation and administration of the facility. The value of all property shall be the Certified Appraised Value for each year, as finally determined by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). **Ineligible Property** - The following types of property shall be fully taxable and ineligible for abatement: land; inventories; supplies; tools; furnishings, and other forms of movable personal property; vehicles; vessels; aircraft; housing; hotel accommodations; deferred maintenance investments; property to be rented or leased (except as provided in Leased Facilities below); property with an economic life of less than 15 years; property owned or used by the State of Texas or its political subdivisions or by any organization owned, operated or directed by a political subdivision of the State of Texas, or any property exempted by local, state or federal law. When such exempted property includes manufacturing machinery and equipment listed in the Investment Budget (as required in the Application), then the value of such property may not be included toward the achievement of investment or valuation thresholds set out in the Agreement. **Eligible Facility** - Manufacturing Facility - Research Facility, Regional - Distribution Center Facility - Regional Service Facility - Regional Entertainment Facility - Research and Development Facility - Other Basic Industry Facility. **Basic Qualifications for Tax Abatement**\ To be eligible for designation as a reinvestment zone and receive tax abatement the planned improvement: - Must be shown to increase the appraised value of the property at least $1 million upon completion of the contractually-defined construction period; - Must be shown to directly create or prevent the loss of permanent full-time employment for at least 25 people within the reinvestment zone upon completion of the contractually-defined employment period; - Must be competitively-sited; and - Must be shown not to solely or primarily have the effect of transferring employment from one part of the County to another. | Minimum Funds: 1% Tax Abatement (Basic "Certified" Level) Maximum Funds: Projects are eligible for abatement of new value, subject to an abatement cap to be calculated as $1 million per job created/retained times the number of such jobs as required in a tax abatement agreement. - **Certified (Basic) Level** - 1.0 % Tax Abatement - **Silver Level** - 2.5 % Tax Abatement - **Gold Level** -5.0 % Tax Abatement - **Platinum Level** - 10 % Tax Abatement |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert 7. After approval, funds typically received: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert |
1. The project must meet the requirements established by the [Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone in Harris County](http://hcoed.harriscountytx.gov/docs/TA/Harris_County_Tax_Abatement_Guidelines.pdf) 2. [Complete application through Harris County](http://hcoed.harriscountytx.gov/docs/Green/HC_GREEN_Building_Tax_Abatement_Application.pdf). $1000 non-refundable application fee prior to commencing construction or refurbishment of the applicable development. The value January 1 preceding abatement should be the value establish by Harris County Appraisal District. If the applicant must estimate value because the taxable value is not known or is combined with other properties under a single tax account, make Harris County Appraisal District aware. 3. Provide financial information for the company applying (financial statements, attorney, accountant references) 4. Provide economic information including estimated appraisal value on site 5. The project must meet the LEED Minimum Program Requirements in order to register with USGBC. |
STATE: Texas
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11. State of IncentiFind
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Property Tax Exemption, Solar Appraised using Tax Code Section 23.26(c) Persons who install a solar or wind-powered energy device to produce energy for onsite use are entitled to exempt the amount of value the device contributes to their property. **Eligible Renewable Technologies**: - Passive solar space heat - solar water heat - solar space heat - solar thermal electric - solar thermal process heat - photovoltaics - wind - biomass - storage technologies - solar pool heating - anaerobic digestion | Minimum Funds: N/A Maximum Funds: Exemption applies to the added value to the property by the eligible installation, therefore property taxes are evaluated on PRE-SYSTEM installation |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: Yes 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. |
1. The law requires property owners to apply for an exemption in most circumstances. IncentiFind recommends that you work with your tax consultant, CPA, or counsel 2. Review Comptroller Form 50-123. Counties are required to accept Comptroller’s Form. County Appraisal District (where property is located) is ultimately the decision marker 3. Take “before” photos immediately of the property 4. File with the appraisal district where the property is located 5. Exemption lasts until the system is removed |
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12. State of IncentiFind
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There are no incentive programs offered at this time. | Minimum Funds: None Maximum Funds: None |
1. Other (There are no incentive programs offered at this time.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: No incentive programs are available at this time 7. After approval, funds typically received: No incentive programs are available at this time |
There are no incentive programs offered at this time. |
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13. State of IncentiFind
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# Eligibility **Eligible Applicants:** - Eligible applicants include individuals, corporations, organizations, governments or governmental subdivisions or agencies, business trusts, partnerships, associations, or other legal entities. Applicants must be eligible to conduct business in Texas. - The applicant must be the entity that will purchase and own the grant-funded equipment for the life of the grant. Entities leasing equipment or acting as a third party to purchase the equipment and then transfer ownership of the equipment to another entity are not eligible to apply for a grant. - Businesses or other entities in which a TCEQ employee, spouse, or family member of a TCEQ employee has a direct or indirect interest, financial or otherwise, may be prohibited from receiving a grant, depending upon the nature of the interest. Applicants must disclose known apparent, potential, or actual conflicts of interest to TxVEMP staff. Any questions regarding the eligibility of an entity to apply for a grant should be referred to TxVEMP staff early in the application process. **Level 2 charging equipment must:** - offer Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Combined Charging System charging protocol connectors (SAE J1772 Connector) - include a dual mount pedestal that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recommended charge connect height of less than 48” and greater than 24” - utilize open source software where payment is required **Eligible Locations:**\ Funding is available statewide for new Level 2 light-duty zero emission vehicle supply equipment (charging equipment) installed: - in a public place, workplace, or multi-unit dwelling (i.e., not located at a private residential dwelling that is not a multi-unit dwelling) in Texas - at a location without existing light-duty ZEV charging equipment, or to expand the number of vehicles that may be serviced at an existing site. Funding is not available to replace existing equipment with newer equipment **Ineligible costs include:** - Purchasing or leasing real estate; - Capital costs, such as facility improvements and equipment, that are not directly associated with the charging unit (construction of buildings, parking facilities, etc.); - General maintenance of the facility not related to the charging equipment; - Salaries and travel expenses for employees of the grantee; - Permitting costs for TCEQ-issued permits; - Other administrative costs of the grantee, including overhead and indirect costs (e.g., office supplies, rent, marketing, and advertising); and - Amounts expended for lobbying purposes. **Grant recipients must:** - maintain the grant-funded charging equipment and ensure its operation in accordance with the LEVL2 Terms and Conditions for a period of at least five years from final reimbursement date; - maintain a sufficient level of insurance to repair or replace the grant-funded equipment as a result of damage or destruction. | Minimum Funds: Varies by project. Maximum Funds: Grant recipients will be eligible for a reimbursement of up to $2,500 per activity (charging unit installed). Grant amounts may not exceed the following percentages of eligible costs: - electric chargers available to the public: 70% - electric chargers available at a workplace or multi-unit dwelling: 60% |
1. Application period is open (Applications will be accepted for consideration during this grant period only if received on the premises of the TCEQ (12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, TX, 78753) or via electronic mail to VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov by no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, September 9, 2021. The award of the grant is dependent upon the availability of funding.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Varies by project. Please work with a program team member to ensure a streamlined process. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Work with you lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline. |
1. Check eligibility 2. Fill up [Project Application](https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/implementation/air/terp/VW/LEVL2-Application-Addendum.pdf) using the [Application Instructions](https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/implementation/air/terp/VW/LEVL2_Application_Instructions_Addendum.pdf). 3. Submit completed project application and all required documents including [W-9 Form](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) via mail using one of the address below or electronic mail to [VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov](VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov).\ **Regular Post Delivery:**\ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality\ Air Grants Division\ TxVEMP, MC-204\ P.O. Box 13087\ Austin, TX 78711-3087\ **Express Delivery:**\ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality\ Air Grants Division\ TxVEMP, MC-204\ 12100 Park 35 Circle\ Building F, 1st Floor, Room 1301\ Austin, TX 78753 |
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# Eligibility **Eligible Applicants:** - Eligible applicants include individuals, corporations, organizations, governments or governmental subdivisions or agencies, business trusts, partnerships, associations, or other legal entities. Applicants must be eligible to conduct business in Texas. - The applicant must be the entity that will purchase and own the grant-funded equipment for the life of the grant. Entities leasing equipment or acting as a third party to purchase the equipment and then transfer ownership of the equipment to another entity are not eligible to apply for a grant. - Businesses or other entities in which a TCEQ employee, spouse, or family member of a TCEQ employee has a direct or indirect interest, financial or otherwise, may be prohibited from receiving a grant, depending upon the nature of the interest. Applicants must disclose known apparent, potential, or actual conflicts of interest to TxVEMP staff. Any questions regarding the eligibility of an entity to apply for a grant should be referred to TxVEMP staff early in the application process. **Level 2 charging equipment must:** - offer Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Combined Charging System charging protocol connectors (SAE J1772 Connector) - include a dual mount pedestal that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recommended charge connect height of less than 48” and greater than 24” - utilize open source software where payment is required **Eligible Locations:**\ Funding is available statewide for new Level 2 light-duty zero emission vehicle supply equipment (charging equipment) installed: - in a public place, workplace, or multi-unit dwelling (i.e., not located at a private residential dwelling that is not a multi-unit dwelling) in Texas - at a location without existing light-duty ZEV charging equipment, or to expand the number of vehicles that may be serviced at an existing site. Funding is not available to replace existing equipment with newer equipment **Ineligible costs include:** - Purchasing or leasing real estate; - Capital costs, such as facility improvements and equipment, that are not directly associated with the charging unit (construction of buildings, parking facilities, etc.); - General maintenance of the facility not related to the charging equipment; - Salaries and travel expenses for employees of the grantee; - Permitting costs for TCEQ-issued permits; - Other administrative costs of the grantee, including overhead and indirect costs (e.g., office supplies, rent, marketing, and advertising); and - Amounts expended for lobbying purposes. **Grant recipients must:** - maintain the grant-funded charging equipment and ensure its operation in accordance with the LEVL2 Terms and Conditions for a period of at least five years from final reimbursement date; - maintain a sufficient level of insurance to repair or replace the grant-funded equipment as a result of damage or destruction. | Minimum Funds: Varies by project. Maximum Funds: Grant recipients will be eligible for a reimbursement of up to $2,500 per activity (charging unit installed). Grant amounts may not exceed the following percentages of eligible costs: - electric chargers available to the public: 70% - electric chargers available at a workplace or multi-unit dwelling: 60% |
1. Application period is open (Applications will be accepted for consideration during this grant period only if received on the premises of the TCEQ (12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, TX, 78753) or via electronic mail to VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov by no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, September 9, 2021. The award of the grant is dependent upon the availability of funding.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: Yes 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Varies by project. Please work with a program team member to ensure a streamlined process. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Work with you lender or your tax/legal/financial professional to understand the process timeline. |
1. Check eligibility 2. Fill up [Project Application](https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/implementation/air/terp/VW/LEVL2-Application-Addendum.pdf) using the [Application Instructions](https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/implementation/air/terp/VW/LEVL2_Application_Instructions_Addendum.pdf). 3. Submit completed project application and all required documents including [W-9 Form](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf) via mail using one of the address below or electronic mail to [VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov](VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov).\ **Regular Post Delivery:**\ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality\ Air Grants Division\ TxVEMP, MC-204\ P.O. Box 13087\ Austin, TX 78711-3087\ **Express Delivery:**\ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality\ Air Grants Division\ TxVEMP, MC-204\ 12100 Park 35 Circle\ Building F, 1st Floor, Room 1301\ Austin, TX 78753 |
FEDERAL
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No incentive programs are available at this time. | Minimum Funds: No incentive programs are available at this time. Maximum Funds: No incentive programs are available at this time. |
1. Other (No incentives are offered, just informational.) 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: No incentive programs are available at this time 7. After approval, funds typically received: No incentive programs are available at this time |
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The Corporate Tax Credit is available for the following equipment placed in service during the tax year: - Fuel Cell Property - Solar Energy Property - Small Wind Energy Property - Geothermal Property - Microturbine Property - Combined Heat and Power System (CHP) Property - Geothermal Heat Pump System Property Must be onsite generation and use. Tax credits and depreciation deduction normally go with the entity that paid for the improvement. | Minimum Funds: None Maximum Funds: Fuel Cells – Limited to $1,500 per 0.5 kW. Microturbines – Not to exceed $200 per kW. Additional limitations apply to: - Combined Heat and power System (CHP) Property - Small Wind Energy Turbines Generally, the commercial ITC is equal to 30% of the basis of eligible Fuel Cell Property, Solar Energy Property, and Small Wind Energy Property. Generally, the commercial ITC is equal to 10% of the basis of eligible Geothermal Property, Microturbines, and Combined Heat and power System (CHP) Property. |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. |
1. The law requires property owners to apply for an exemption in most circumstances. IncentiFind recommends that you work with your tax consultant, CPA, or counsel. | } |
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Tax Deduction for the recovery of the cost of tangible property over the statutorily prescribed recovery period. MACRS is the depreciation used for most property. Tax credits and depreciation deduction normally go with the entity that paid for the improvement. | Minimum Funds: N/A Maximum Funds: For tax years beginning in 2021, the maximum section 179 expense deduction is $1,050,000. This limit is reduced by the amount by which the cost of section 179 property placed in service during the tax year exceeds $2,620,000. Also, the maximum section 179 expense deduction for sport utility vehicles placed in service in tax years beginning in 2021 is $26,200. Purchases in excess of the allowable amount will result in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the maximum allowable expense. The 3-year recovery period for racehorses 2 years old or younger will not apply to horses placed in service after December 31, 2021. The accelerated recovery period for qualified Indian reservation property will not apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. |
1. The law requires property owners to apply for an exemption in most circumstances. IncentiFind recommends that you work with your tax consultant, CPA, or counsel. 2. Make sure your system equipment is eligible. 3. For equipment on which ITC is claimed, owner must reduce the project’s depreciable basis by ½ the value of 30% ITC. (The owner is able to deduct 85% of tax basis). | } |
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Tax Deduction for the recovery of the cost of tangible property over the statutorily prescribed recovery period. MACRS is the depreciation used for most property. Tax credits and depreciation deduction normally go with the entity that paid for the improvement. | Minimum Funds: N/A Maximum Funds: For tax years beginning in 2021, the maximum section 179 expense deduction is $1,050,000. This limit is reduced by the amount by which the cost of section 179 property placed in service during the tax year exceeds $2,620,000. Also, the maximum section 179 expense deduction for sport utility vehicles placed in service in tax years beginning in 2021 is $26,200. Purchases in excess of the allowable amount will result in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the maximum allowable expense. The 3-year recovery period for racehorses 2 years old or younger will not apply to horses placed in service after December 31, 2021. The accelerated recovery period for qualified Indian reservation property will not apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2021. |
1. Application period is open 2. Preferred Vendor/Contractor required: No 3. Pre-Approval Required: No 4. Pre-Inspection Required: No 5. Post-Audit Required: No 6. Average time from Application to Approval: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. 7. After approval, funds typically received: Consult your CPA or Tax Expert. |
1. The law requires property owners to apply for an exemption in most circumstances. IncentiFind recommends that you work with your tax consultant, CPA, or counsel. 2. Make sure your system equipment is eligible. 3. For equipment on which ITC is claimed, owner must reduce the project’s depreciable basis by ½ the value of 30% ITC. (The owner is able to deduct 85% of tax basis). | } |