Save energy, save money and protect the environment and your health by using clean energy resources in your home or business.
As part of the Governor’s Energy Challenge, Georgia offers tax credits for certain types of energy efficienct and renewable energy property as well as for the delivery of wood residuals to qualified biomass facilities. The credits will be available to taxpayers placing qualified clean energy property in service between July 1, 2008, and December 31, 2012.
This Web page provides guidance, requirements, forms and other information* to assist eligible taxpayers claim the Georgia Clean Energy Property Tax Credit. It does not provide tax advice. Please consult a tax professional for specific advice.
Important Information Regarding Tax Credit Availability:
The program has an annual cap of $2.5 million. Once the funds have been exhausted, GEFA will not approve additional tax credits for the duration of the calendar year.
GEFA issues the tax credits on a first-come-first-serve basis. It is highly recommended that the applicant inquire with GEFA as to the amount of funds remaining at the time of installation. Please check this page for funding allocation updates. Installation of eligible property does not guarantee a tax credit with the state of Georgia, as funds may be exhausted at any time throughout the year. We encourage you to submit your tax credit application immediately upon project completion.
Total 2010 tax credits issued as of February 5, 2010 - $645,329.00.
Please visit the following Web pages for more information.
For more information about the Clean Energy Property Tax Credit, please contact Tracy Williams.
Governor’s Energy Challenge
Governor Sonny Perdue has committed all state agencies in Georgia to reduce energy consumption 15 percent below 2007 levels by 2020. The Governor also challenged Georgia’s citizens, businesses and local governments to match the state's effort. Visit the Governor’s Energy Challenge Web site to accept the Challenge and learn about how you can save energy, save money and protect the environment.
*Please note that information on this Web page is subject to change at any time without prior notice.