ORS 316.116
Credit for alternative energy device

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(1)

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(a)

A resident individual shall be allowed a credit against the taxes otherwise due under this chapter for costs paid or incurred for construction or installation of each of one or more alternative energy devices in or at a dwelling.

(b)

A credit against the taxes otherwise due under this chapter is not allowed for an alternative energy device that does not meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local requirements for energy efficiency, including equipment codes, state and federal appliance standards, the state building code, specialty codes and any other standards.

(2)

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(a)

For each category one alternative energy device other than an alternative fuel device or an alternative energy device that uses solar radiation for domestic water heating or swimming pool heating, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of 50 percent of the cost of the alternative energy device or $1,500, and shall be computed as follows:

(A)

For a category one alternative energy device that is not an alternative fuel device, the credit shall be based upon the first year energy yield of the alternative energy device that qualifies under ORS 469B.100 (Definitions for ORS 469B.100 to 469B.118) to 469B.118 (Forfeiture of tax credits). The amount of the credit shall be the same whether for collective or noncollective investment.

(B)

For each category one alternative energy device for a dwelling, the credit shall be based upon the first year energy yield in kilowatt hours per year multiplied by 60 cents per dwelling utilizing the alternative energy device used for space heating, cooling, electrical energy or domestic water heating.

(C)

Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, for each category one alternative energy device used for swimming pool, spa or hot tub heating, the credit shall be based upon the first year energy yield in kilowatt hours per year multiplied by 15 cents.

(b)

For each alternative fuel device, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of 50 percent of the cost of the alternative fuel device or $750.

(c)

For each category one alternative energy device that uses solar radiation for:

(A)

Domestic water heating, the credit allowed under this section shall be based upon 50 percent of the cost of the device or the first year energy yield in kilowatt hours per year multiplied by $2, whichever is lower, up to $6,000.

(B)

Swimming pool heating, the credit allowed under this section shall be based upon 50 percent of the cost of the device or the first year energy yield in kilowatt hours per year multiplied by 20 cents, whichever is lower, up to $2,500.

(d)

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(A)

For each category two alternative energy device that is a solar electric system or fuel cell system, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of $3 per watt of installed output or $6,000.

(B)

For each category two alternative energy device that is a wind electric system, the credit allowed under this section may not exceed the lesser of $6,000 or the first year energy yield in kilowatt hours per year multiplied by $2.

(3)

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(a)

Notwithstanding subsection (2)(a), (c) or (d) of this section, the total amount of the credits allowed in any one tax year may not exceed the tax liability of the taxpayer or $1,500 for each alternative energy device, whichever is less. Unused credit amounts may be carried forward as provided in subsection (8) of this section, but may not be carried forward to a tax year that is more than five tax years following the first tax year for which any credit was allowed with respect to the category two alternative energy device that is the basis for the credit.

(b)

Notwithstanding subsection (2)(d) of this section, the total amount of the credit for each device allowed under subsection (2)(d) of this section may not exceed 50 percent of the total installed cost of the category two alternative energy device.

(4)

The State Department of Energy may by rule provide for a lesser amount of incentive for each type of alternative energy device as market conditions warrant.

(5)

To qualify for a credit under this section, all of the following are required:

(a)

The alternative energy device must be purchased, constructed, installed and operated in accordance with ORS 469B.100 (Definitions for ORS 469B.100 to 469B.118) to 469B.118 (Forfeiture of tax credits) and a certificate issued thereunder.

(b)

The taxpayer who is allowed the credit must be the owner or contract purchaser of the dwelling or dwellings served by the alternative energy device or the tenant of the owner or of the contract purchaser and must:

(A)

Use the dwelling or dwellings served by the alternative energy device as a principal or secondary residence; or

(B)

Rent or lease, under a residential rental agreement, the dwelling or dwellings to a tenant who uses the dwelling or dwellings as a principal or secondary residence.

(c)

The credit must be claimed for the tax year in which the alternative energy device was purchased if the device is operational by April 1 of the next following tax year.

(6)

The credit provided by this section does not affect the computation of basis under this chapter.

(7)

The total credits allowed under this section in any one year may not exceed the tax liability of the taxpayer.

(8)

Any tax credit otherwise allowable under this section that is not used by the taxpayer in a particular year may be carried forward and offset against the taxpayer’s tax liability for the next succeeding tax year. Any credit remaining unused in the next succeeding tax year may be carried forward and used in the second succeeding tax year, and likewise any credit not used in that second succeeding tax year may be carried forward and used in the third succeeding tax year, and any credit not used in that third succeeding tax year may be carried forward and used in the fourth succeeding tax year, and any credit not used in that fourth succeeding tax year may be carried forward and used in the fifth succeeding tax year, but may not be carried forward for any tax year thereafter.

(9)

A nonresident shall be allowed the credit under this section in the proportion provided in ORS 316.117 (Proration between Oregon income and other income for nonresidents, part-year residents and trusts).

(10)

If a change in the taxable year of a taxpayer occurs as described in ORS 314.085 (Taxable year), or if the Department of Revenue terminates the taxpayer’s taxable year under ORS 314.440 (Tax as debt), the credit allowed by this section shall be prorated or computed in a manner consistent with ORS 314.085 (Taxable year).

(11)

If a change in the status of a taxpayer from resident to nonresident or from nonresident to resident occurs, the credit allowed by this section shall be determined in a manner consistent with ORS 316.117 (Proration between Oregon income and other income for nonresidents, part-year residents and trusts).

(12)

Spouses in a marriage who file separate returns for a taxable year may each claim a share of the tax credit that would have been allowed on a joint return in proportion to the contribution of each. However, a spouse living in a separate principal residence may claim the tax credit in the same amount as permitted a single person.

(13)

As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:

(a)

“Collective investment” means an investment by two or more taxpayers for the acquisition, construction and installation of an alternative energy device for one or more dwellings.

(b)

“Noncollective investment” means an investment by an individual taxpayer for the acquisition, construction and installation of an alternative energy device for one or more dwellings.

(c)

“Taxpayer” includes a transferee of a verification form under ORS 469B.106 (Claim for tax credits) (8).

(14)

Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (1) to (4) of this section, the sum of the credit allowed under subsection (1) of this section plus any similar credit allowed for federal income tax purposes may not exceed the cost for the acquisition, construction and installation of the alternative energy device. [1977 c.196 §8; 1979 c.670 §2; 1981 c.894 §3; 1983 c.684 §14; 1983 c.768 §1; 1987 c.492 §1; 1989 c.626 §6; 1989 c.880 §§9,11; 1995 c.746 §19; 1997 c.325 §41; 1997 c.534 §3; 1999 c.21 §41; 1999 c.623 §1; 2005 c.832 §5; 2007 c.843 §29; 2009 c.909 §47; 2011 c.730 §69; 2012 c.45 §12; 2015 c.629 §41; 2015 c.701 §§26,27; 2016 c.29 §4]
Note: Section 5a (1), chapter 832, Oregon Laws 2005, provides:
Sec. 5a. (1) A taxpayer may not be allowed a credit under ORS 316.116 (Credit for alternative energy device) if the first tax year for which the credit would otherwise be allowed with respect to an alternative energy device begins on or after January 1, 2018. [2005 c.832 §5a; 2007 c.843 §35; 2009 c.913 §12; 2011 c.83 §16; 2011 c.730 §67(1)]
Note: Section 75, chapter 730, Oregon Laws 2011, provides:
Sec. 75. The State Department of Energy may not issue certifications for more than $10 million in potential tax credits for third-party alternative energy device installations in any tax year. [2011 c.730 §75]

Source: Section 316.116 — Credit for alternative energy device; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors316.­html.

Attorney General Opinions

Tax credits for installation of alternative energy devices, (1977) Vol 38, p 1198

316.002
Short title
316.003
Goals
316.007
Policy
316.012
Terms have same meaning as in federal laws
316.013
Determination of federal adjusted gross income
316.018
Application of Payment-in-Kind Tax Treatment Act of 1983
316.022
General definitions
316.024
Application of federal law to determination of taxable income
316.026
Charitable contributions or activities not to be used for domicile or resident status determination
316.027
“Resident” defined
316.028
Determination of net operating loss, carryback and carryforward
316.029
Disallowance of subtraction for amounts included in calculation of net operating loss
316.032
Department to administer law
316.037
Imposition and rate of tax
316.042
Amount of tax where joint return used
316.043
Tax rates allowed for certain qualifying income
316.044
Estimates by Legislative Revenue Officer
316.045
Tax rate imposed on certain long-term capital gain from farming
316.047
Transitional provision to prevent doubling income or deductions
316.048
Taxable income of resident
316.054
Social Security benefits to be subtracted from federal taxable income
316.056
Interest or dividends on obligations of state or public bodies subtracted from federal taxable income
316.078
Tax credit for dependent care expenses necessary for employment
316.079
Credit for certain disabilities
316.082
Credit for taxes paid another state
316.085
Personal exemption credit
316.087
Credit for the elderly or permanently and totally disabled
316.090
Credit for manufactured dwelling park closure
316.099
Credit for early intervention services for child with disability
316.102
Credit for political contributions
316.109
Credit for tax by another jurisdiction on sale of residential property
316.116
Credit for alternative energy device
316.117
Proration between Oregon income and other income for nonresidents, part-year residents and trusts
316.118
Pro rata share of S corporation income of nonresident shareholder
316.119
Proration of part-year resident’s income between Oregon income and other income
316.122
Separate or joint determination of income for spouses in a marriage
316.124
Determination of adjusted gross income of nonresident partner
316.127
Income of nonresident from Oregon sources
316.130
Determination of taxable income of full-year nonresident
316.131
Credit allowed to nonresident for taxes paid to state of residence
316.147
Definitions for ORS 316.147 to 316.149
316.148
Credit for expenses in lieu of nursing home care
316.149
Evidence of eligibility for credit
316.157
Credit for retirement income
316.158
Effect upon ORS 316.157 of determination of invalidity
316.159
Subtraction for certain retirement distributions contributed to retirement plan during period of nonresidency
316.162
Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221
316.164
When surety bond or letter of credit required of employer
316.167
Withholding of tax required
316.168
Employer required to file combined quarterly tax report
316.169
Circumstances in which person other than employer required to withhold tax
316.171
Application of tax and report to administration of tax laws
316.172
Department to provide deduction and withholding information and determine amount, form and manner of withholding by employers
316.177
Reliance on withholding statement or exemption certificate
316.182
Withholding statement of exemption certificate
316.187
Amount withheld is in payment of employee’s tax
316.189
Withholding of state income taxes from certain periodic payments
316.191
Withholding taxes at time and in manner other than required by federal law
316.193
Withholding of state income taxes from federal retired pay for members of uniformed services
316.194
Withholding from lottery prize payments
316.196
Withholding of state income taxes from federal retirement pay for civil service annuitant
316.197
Payment to department by employer
316.198
Payment by electronic funds transfer
316.202
Reports by employer
316.207
Liability for tax
316.209
Applicability of ORS 316.162 to 316.221 when services performed by qualified real estate broker or direct seller
316.212
Applicability of other provisions of tax law
316.213
Definitions for ORS 316.213 to 316.219
316.214
Withholding requirements for members of professional athletic teams
316.218
Annual report of compensation paid to professional athletic team members
316.219
Rules
316.220
Alternative withholding requirements for qualifying film production compensation
316.221
Disposition of withheld amounts
316.223
Alternate methods of filing, reporting and calculating liability for nonresident employer and employee in state temporarily
316.267
Application of chapter to estates and certain trusts
316.272
Computation and payment on estate or trust
316.277
Associations taxable as corporations exempt from chapter
316.279
Treatment of business trusts and business trusts income
316.282
Definitions related to trusts and estates
316.287
“Fiduciary adjustment” defined
316.292
Credit for taxes paid another state
316.298
Accumulation distribution credit
316.302
“Nonresident estate or trust” defined
316.307
Income of nonresident estate or trust
316.312
Determination of Oregon share of income
316.317
Credit to beneficiary for accumulation distribution
316.362
Persons required to make returns
316.363
Returns
316.364
Flesch Reading Ease Score form instructions
316.367
Joint return by spouses in a marriage
316.368
When joint return liability divided
316.369
Circumstances where one spouse relieved of joint return liability
316.372
Minor to file return
316.377
Individual under disability
316.382
Returns by fiduciaries
316.387
Election for final tax determination by personal representative
316.392
Notice of qualification of receiver and others
316.417
Date return considered made or advance payment made
316.457
Department may require copy of federal return
316.462
Change of election
316.472
Tax treatment of common trust fund
316.502
Distribution of revenue to General Fund
316.557
Definition of “estimated tax.”
316.559
Application of ORS 316.557 to 316.589 to estates and trusts
316.563
When declaration of estimated tax required
316.567
Joint declaration of spouses in a marriage
316.569
When declaration required of nonresident
316.573
When individual not required to file declaration
316.577
Date of filing declaration
316.579
Amount of estimated tax to be paid with declaration
316.583
Effect of payment of estimated tax or installment
316.587
Effect of underpayment of estimated tax
316.588
When interest on underpayment not imposed
316.589
Application to short tax years and tax years beginning on other than January 1
316.680
Modification of taxable income
316.681
Interest or dividends to benefit self-employed or individual retirement accounts
316.683
State exempt-interest dividends
316.685
Federal income tax deductions
316.687
Amount in excess of standard deduction for child, if child’s income included on parent’s federal return
316.690
Foreign income taxes
316.693
Subtraction for medical expenses of elderly individuals
316.695
Additional modifications of taxable income
316.697
Fiduciary adjustment
316.698
Subtraction for qualifying film production labor rebates
316.699
Subtraction for contributions to savings network account for higher education or ABLE account
316.707
Computation of depreciation of property under federal law
316.716
Differences in basis on federal and state return
316.737
Amount specially taxed under federal law to be included in computation of state taxable income
316.738
Modification of taxable income when deferred gain is recognized as result of out-of-state disposition of property
316.739
Deferral of deduction for certain amounts deductible under federal law
316.744
Cash payments for energy conservation
316.747
Contribution to charitable organization subject to disqualification order
316.749
Dividend from domestic international sales corporation
316.752
Definitions for ORS 316.752 to 316.771
316.758
Additional personal exemption credit for persons with severe disabilities
316.765
Additional personal exemption credit for spouse of person with severe disability
316.771
Proof of status for exemption credit
316.777
Income derived from sources within federally recognized Indian country exempt from tax
316.778
Small city business development exemption
316.783
Amounts received for condemnation of Indian tribal lands
316.785
Income derived from exercise of Indian fishing rights
316.787
Payments to Japanese and Aleuts under Civil Liberties Act of 1988
316.792
Military pay
316.795
Exemption for payments to tenants of manufactured dwelling parks upon termination of rental agreement
316.796
Definitions
316.797
First-time home buyer savings account
316.798
Subtraction for contributions
316.800
Limits phased out based on income applicable to subtraction or exemption
316.801
Addition for certain amounts withdrawn
316.803
Obligations of financial institution
316.806
Definitions for ORS 316.806 to 316.818
316.812
Certain traveling expenses
316.818
Proof of expenses
316.821
Federal election to deduct sales taxes
316.824
Definitions for ORS 316.824 and 316.832
316.832
Travel expenses for loggers
316.836
Qualified production activities income
316.837
Addition for federal prescription drug plan subsidies excluded for federal tax purposes
316.838
Art object donation
316.844
Special computation of gain or loss where farm use value used
316.845
Exception to ORS 316.844
316.846
Scholarship awards used for housing expenses
316.847
National service educational award
316.848
Individual development accounts
316.852
Qualified donations and sales to educational institutions
316.853
Addition for amount deducted as deemed repatriation
316.856
Severance pay
316.859
Addition for amount deducted as qualified business income from pass-through entity
316.970
Effect of chapter 493, Oregon Laws 1969
316.992
Penalty for filing incorrect return that is based on frivolous position or is intended to delay or impede administration
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