Source: http://www.solsystemscompany.com/blog/2013/02/08/dc-exempts-solar-energy-systems-from-personal-property-tax/

The District of Columbia has again shown its support for the solar energy industry by recognizing and eliminating one of the potential barriers to building solar in the District. The Innovations and Savings Amendment Act of 2012 has specifically amended Sec. 47-1501 of the District of Columbia code to include solar energy systems and cogeneration energy systems under the Personal Property Tax Exemption. Personal property tax has previously been a barrier to solar installation, by creating an unfair discrepancy between home owners who install facilities on their own property and third party owners who have installed a system on a host site. With the enactment of this bill, the exemption will reduce the tax burden on solar energy systems and further incentivize the construction of solar energy projects in the District. In efforts to maintain its goals for renewable energy, D.C. continues to take steps to ensure equal access to solar for all those interested and spur third party investments. D.C. is becoming an increasingly attractive market for solar development with its growth in installed capacity. Sol Systems is a firm offering investor clients direct access to the renewable energy asset class and providing sophisticated project financing solutions.  Sol Systems is also currently offering three SREC solutions for photovoltaic and solar thermal systems located in the District: Sol Annuity, Sol Brokerage, and Sol Upfront.

Source: DC Exempts Solar Energy Systems from Personal Property Tax

Source: http://www.certainteed.com/pressroom/pressRelease.aspx?id=640

CertainTeed is a North American leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, decking, pipe, insulation, ceilings and access covers; this corporation earned the 2011 and 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. CertainTeed has proudly introduced Apollo® II, a next generation solar roofing system featuring integrated photovoltaic panels which combine greater efficiency and improved aesthetics with easier wiring installation. This product is lightweight, resistant to wind uplift, and can be easily integrated into either an existing roof or with the installation of a new roof that combines solar panels and asphalt shingles. With the solar industry growing at a rapid pace, Apollo® II has great potential to provide many homes with easily accessible solar power. This product also fully integrates with roofing shingles for a clean and seamless appearance which cannot be found with rack-mounted systems, and is backed by the industry’s only warranty for both electricity output and installation workmanship. The product qualifies for a 30 percent federal tax credit and possibly other incentives available through local utility providers. CertainTeed is a producer of next generation technology that is able to meet the demands of sustainable construction and unrivaled performance without compromising aesthetics.

Source: News Release- CertainTeed Introduces Next Generation Apollo® II Solar Roofing System