Minnesota Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 06/26/2012
Program Overview:
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Minnesota |
| Incentive Type: |
Sales Tax Incentive |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer |
| Amount: | 100% exemption |
| Maximum Incentive: | None |
Authority 1:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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Minn. Stat. ยง 297A.67, Subd. 29
07/13/2005
08/01/2005
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Summary:
In Minnesota, solar-energy systems purchased on or after August 1, 2005, are exempt from the state's sales tax. Solar energy systems are defined as "a set of devices whose primary purpose is to collect solar energy and convert and store it for useful purposes including heating and cooling buildings or other energy-using processes." Thus the exemption is very broad and could apply to solar electric (PV) systems, solar water-heating systems and solar space-heating systems. All components of these systems are exempt, including panels, wiring, pipes, pumps and racks. Buyers must complete Minnesota Department of Revenue Form ST3 "Certificate of Exemption" in order to claim the exemption. Sellers are required to keep the form in their files for tax reference. This incentive has no expiration date.
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Contact:
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Energy Information Center
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Division of Energy Resources
85 7th Place East
Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101-2198
Phone: (800) 657-3710
Fax: (651) 297-7891
E-Mail: energy.info@state.mn.us
Web Site: http://www.energy.mn.gov
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