California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §17138.1: Gross income does not include any amount received as a rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive issued by the California Energy Commission, the Public Utility Commission, or a local publicly owne
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Gross income does not include any amount received as a rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive issued by the California Energy Commission, the Public Utility Commission, or a local publicly owned electric utility, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 9604 of the Public Utilities Code, for any expenses paid or incurred by a taxpayer for the purchase or installation of any of the following devices: (a) A thermal system as defined in Section 25600 of the Public Resources Code. (b) A solar system as defined in Section 25600 of the Public Resources Code. (c) A wind energy system device that produces electricity. (d) A fuel cell generating system, as described in the California Energy Commission’s Emerging Renewable Resources Account Guidebook, that produces electricity.
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