SBS Solar - Incentives

Unlock Solar Savings: Explore Our Range of Incentives

Unlock significant savings on your solar transition with our comprehensive incentives and loan options. Benefit from $0 down, low-interest loans through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Clearwater Credit Union’s specialized solar loans. Explore NorthWestern Energy’s E+ Renewable Energy Program for unique incentives aimed at non-profits and government facilities. Additionally, USDA’s REAP offers grants and loan guarantees for small businesses and agricultural producers. Seize these opportunities now for long-term energy savings and sustainability.

Loans

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality offers $0 down, low-interest loans for solar installations and other alternative energy systems to individuals, small businesses, nonprofit organizations and government entities. For details about the Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program, call 406-444-6586, or click here.

Clearwater Credit Union offers two Energy Resilience Loan options: Solar Loan or Energy Efficiency Loan

Federal Tax Credits

The 30% tax credit is applicable for all primary and secondary private homes and commercial installations. It includes all associated costs, such as installation and electrical work.

*UPDATE* Unfortunately the 30% ITC Tax Credit will expire in December 2025 due to cuts to residential renewable energy credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill act. The original credit was not due to sunset until 2032. This change passed the house in July of 2025.

E+ Renewable Energy Program NorthWestern Energy Non-Profit Customers

Under this program (with USB or Universal Service Benefits fund) the E+ Renewable Energy Program (NorthWestern Energy) provides custom incentives for projects that benefit organizations and communities for non-profit or government facilities. Projects receiving these funds often provide civic value including education and visible representation of renewable energy technologies to a broad audience. Broad Benefit Commercial solar PV incentives are awarded twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

If your non-profit is interested in assistance with the grant application call us today. 406-541-8410 or email us at contact@sbslink.com

Proposal information is included in the Anywhere Library Example and the application requirements.

The 5 criteria used to rank proposals are as follows:

Non Profit
Geographic Location
Participant Match ( at least 10%)
Educational Value
System Maintenance

Small Businesses and Agricultural Producers in eligible areas

USDA Rural Development, REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) offers up to 25% grants for total eligible project costs, as well as loan guarantees.

This program helps increase American energy independence by increasing the private sector supply of renewable energy. Over time, these investments can also help lower the cost of energy for small businesses and agricultural producers.

Application Deadline:

Grants of $50,000 or less: December 31 and March 31;
Unrestricted Grants (up to $500,000): April 15;
Loan Guarantees are competed continuously throughout the year.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to invest in the long term health of your business with an investment in solar energy savings.