The only program I've seen for residential use is the one that was updated in December, 2009. "Sort of" pays $2000 per KW and the system can't be bigger than 20 KW. Some of the money is the so-called "stimulus" money coming from the US printing presses.
How it work is, 30% of total cost it taken off by Federal tax incentive. Not cash grant though, it's a tax credit. So, if you're looking at a system that costs $13,500, you pay up front, and then get reimbursed $4,050 from federal tax credits, even if it takes a couple of tax returns. Then, the State grant pays you $4800. So, if the State actually hands you a check for $4800 in timely fashion, you still have to cough up $8700. And, you'll probably have to pay income tax on the State grant, but that I'm not sure of. These things vary state to state.
I'm also wondering what good the wind power will do you, without grid-tie. Does it come with a battery bank and inverters? Here in NY, wind is sort of all or nothing. When the wind blows, you need a way to save the excess for future use. Otherwise, it's wasted. That's the nice thing about grid-tie.
One other thing. Most states with these programs use them as "make work" programs, and force you to use state-authorized installers who charge rediulous amounts of money. If you state allows "self install", then it might be a good deal. But if not, there is often nothing saved, due to the high labor charges and high mark-up on components. I used NYS and Fed incentives to put my system in, but it was a struggle to save any money using it. I basically hired myself out to an authorized intall company, as a sub-contractor at my own house and did most of the work myself.
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