Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Property Tax Exemption

Program Overview

Implementing Sector State
Category Financial Incentive
State South Carolina
Incentive Type Property Tax Incentive
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics, Biomass, Tidal, Wave, Wind (Small), Hydroelectric (Small), Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Eligible Storage Technologies Lithium-ion
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Low Income Residential
Incentive Amount 100% exemption
Eligible System Size 20 kW-AC or less

Summary

H.B. 3354 of 2021 established a property tax exemption for renewable energy systems with a rated capacity of not more than 20 kW-AC. The exemption applies to the renewable energy equipment and all components that enhance the operational characteristics of the generating equipment, such as an advanced inverter or battery storage device, and equipment required to meet all applicable safety, performance, interconnection, and reliability standards established by the commission, the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and any local governing authorities.

Authorities

Name S.C. Code § 12-37-210 (53)
Date Enacted 05/17/2021
Effective Date 01/01/2021