DSIRE Database Integration

DSIRE Incentives Database

How we leverage the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) to provide you with accurate, up-to-date solar incentive information and financial calculations.

What is DSIRE?

DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995 and operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center, DSIRE is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

50+
States & Territories Covered
1000+
Active Incentive Programs

Authoritative Source

Trusted by policymakers, installers, and consumers nationwide as the go-to resource for renewable energy incentives.

How We Use DSIRE Data

Our platform integrates DSIRE data to provide accurate financial calculations and incentive information.

Real-Time Updates

Our system continuously monitors DSIRE for policy changes, new incentives, and program updates to ensure our calculations reflect current opportunities.

Location Matching

When you enter your ZIP code, we automatically identify all federal, state, local, and utility incentives available in your specific area.

Financial Calculations

DSIRE incentive data is integrated into our solar calculator to provide accurate cost estimates and payback period calculations.

Policy Tracking

We monitor net metering policies, renewable portfolio standards, and interconnection rules to provide comprehensive guidance.

Expiration Tracking

We track incentive expiration dates and funding limitations to help you understand timing considerations for your solar installation.

Multi-Level Analysis

Our analysis combines federal tax credits, state rebates, local incentives, and utility programs for complete financial picture.

Types of Solar Incentives We Track

Comprehensive coverage of all incentive categories from DSIRE's database

Tax Credits

  • • Federal Investment Tax Credit (30%)
  • • State tax credits
  • • Local tax incentives
  • • Property tax exemptions

Cash Rebates

  • • State rebate programs
  • • Utility company rebates
  • • Municipal incentives
  • • Performance-based incentives

Net Metering

  • • Credit rates and terms
  • • System size limits
  • • Rollover policies
  • • Interconnection rules

Financing

  • • Low-interest loans
  • • PACE financing
  • • Grant programs
  • • Leasing incentives

Sample DSIRE Data Integration

Federal Incentives

Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Current Rate:
30%
Expires:
Dec 31, 2032

Credit against federal income tax for 30% of solar system cost through 2032, then steps down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034.

State Example: California

Net Energy Metering (NEM 3.0)

Status: Active | System Limit: Up to 1MW

Credit for excess electricity sent to grid, with time-of-use rates and export compensation based on avoided cost.

Property Tax Exclusion

Exclusion: 100% | Duration: Life of system

Solar installations are excluded from property tax assessments, preventing increases in property tax.

Data Quality Assurance

  • Weekly automated updates from DSIRE API
  • Manual verification of major policy changes
  • Cross-validation with utility and state websites
  • User feedback integration for accuracy improvements

Update Frequency

Federal Incentives Daily
State Programs Weekly
Utility Rates Monthly

Experience DSIRE Integration

See how we use DSIRE data to provide accurate incentive calculations and financial projections for your specific location.

Data Attribution

We're proud to leverage the comprehensive DSIRE database to serve you better.

DSIRE Database

Operated by N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center

Visit DSIRE →

U.S. Department of Energy

Primary funding source for DSIRE operations

Full Attribution →

Live Integration

Real-time access to the most current incentive data

Updated: December 2024