Available to small businesses (as per SBA standards) in rural areas (covering most of South-East Kansas). Projects in "distressed areas" (including for Chanute, Iola, Fort Scott, Parsons, Coffeyville & parts of Independence, see map here) get bonus points in the scoring process, significantly increasing the chance of approval.
Check the USDA website for more details on eligibility and how the application process works.
The Federal government is supporting solar with a variety of tax credits:
Applicable to most solar installations across the US, as long as they are smaller than 5 MW (that's quite a lot). See the IRS website for more details.
Available for projects in census tracts where a coal mine or coal-fired power plant closed in the last two decades. Covers parts of Eastern Kansas, including nearly all of Bourbon & Linn Counties and parts of Allen, Neosho & Cherokee counties.
Check availability by address on the DoE map here.
Available for projects where at least 40% of the "manufactured goods" (primarily solar panels, inverters & cables), as well as all iron & steel (i.e. the mounting structure) are Made in USA.
Available once sufficient American-made equipment is available (expected by late 2024 / early 2025). See here for more details.
Available for projects in "low-income communities" across the US. Covers much of South-East Kansas, including Chanute, Iola, Fort Scott, Parsons, Independence, Cherryvale & Coffeyville but requires allocation through a lottery, held annually by the Department of Energy.
Check availability criteria & allocations so far here and eligibility by address on the DoE map here.
The 2024 lottery runs from May 28th through June 27th - so if you would like to apply, please let us know asap.
The Kansas state government has included solar in its HPIP program:
Available to manufacturers paying higher-than-average wages. Provides sales tax exemption and 10% state tax credits. See the Kansas Commerce website for more details.