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.
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
- âĸ Federal Investment Tax Credit (30%)
- âĸ State tax credits
- âĸ Local tax incentives
- âĸ Property tax exemptions
Cash Rebates
- âĸ State rebate programs
- âĸ Utility company rebates
- âĸ Municipal incentives
- âĸ Performance-based incentives
Net Metering
- âĸ Credit rates and terms
- âĸ System size limits
- âĸ Rollover policies
- âĸ Interconnection rules
Financing
- âĸ Low-interest loans
- âĸ PACE financing
- âĸ Grant programs
- âĸ Leasing incentives
Sample DSIRE Data Integration
Federal Incentives
Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
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)
Credit for excess electricity sent to grid, with time-of-use rates and export compensation based on avoided cost.
Property Tax Exclusion
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
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.
Live Integration
Real-time access to the most current incentive data
Updated: December 2024