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Qualified Energy Project Tax Exemption

Date Last Updated11/16/2012
Incentive TypeTax
State/FederalOH
Incentive Administrator/Contact OfficeOhio Development Services Agency
Incentive Initiation Date1/1/2010
Incentive Expiration Date12/31/2013
Incentive Size and Funding SourceThe Qualified Energy Project Tax Exemption provides an exemption from the public utility tangible personal property tax to renewable, clean coal, advanced nuclear and CHP energy projects.
Eligible RecipientThe Qualified Energy Project Tax Exemption is available to owners (or lessees) of renewable, clean coal, advanced nuclear and CHP energy projects.
Eligible FuelDoes Not Specify
Minimum Efficiency Required (%)Does Not Specify
Other Selected Eligibility CriteriaIn order to qualify, the owner or lessee subject to sale leaseback transaction must apply to Development Services Agency on or before December 31, 2013 for renewable energy projects and before December 31, 2015 for clean coal, advanced nuclear and CHP projects.

Qualified Energy Projects will remain exempt from taxation so long as the project is completed within the statutory deadlines, meets the "Ohio Jobs Requirement" and continues to meet several ongoing obligations including providing Development Services Agency with project information on an annual basis.

Large projects (above 5 MW) require approval from each Board of County Commissioners in which the project is located. In addition, these large projects require agreements to train and equip local emergency responders, as well as repair roadway infrastructure following the construction of the project. Small projects (less than 250 kW) are exempt as a matter of law pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.53.
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