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Maine – Local Option – Property Assessed Clean Energy

Incentive Type PACE Financing
Eligible Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Renewable energy installations or electric thermal storage systems approved by Efficiency Maine Trust, Geothermal Direct-Use
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Terms Loan maximum: $15,000 Term length: 15 years
Funding SourceAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Program Budget$30,000,000
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date 04/01/2010

More Information Contact:

http://www.efficiencymaine.com/pace  

Colorado – City and County of Denver – Solar Panel Permitting

Incentive TypeSolar/Wind Permitting Standards
Eligible TechnologiesSolar Water Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable SectorsCommercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Construction, Installer/Contractor, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential, Institutional, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive AmountNone Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start DateNone Listed

More Information Contact:

  City/County of Denver Department of Development Services 201 W. Colfax Avenue Dept 203 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: (720) 865-2982 E-Mail:[email protected] Web Site: http://www.denvergov.org

California (CEC) – New Solar Homes Partnership

Incentive Type State Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Residential, Construction, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential
Incentive AmountVaries by customer class and system performance
Program budgetUp to $425 million over 10 years
Eligible System Size(s)Minimum: 1 kW AC Maximum: 100% of a home's expected electrical load
Equipment requirementsMust use CEC-certified PV modules and inverters. Systems must be grid-connected. Inverters and modules must each carry a 10-year warranty. PV modules must be certified to UL 1703 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) Inverters must be certified to UL 1741 by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). They also must have completed the Energy Commission's required weighted efficiency testing.
Installation RequirementsSystems must be installed by appropriately licensed California solar contractors Self-installs are also acceptable Although not required, installation contractors are encouraged to become certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Public Information Officer California Energy Commission New Solar Homes Partnership 1516 Ninth Street, MS-45 Sacramento, CA 95814-5512 Phone: (800) 555-7794 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/nshp/index.html  

Colorado – Solar Construction Permitting Standards

Incentive TypeSolar/Wind Permitting Standards
Eligible TechnologiesSolar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics
Applicable SectorsCommercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Nonprofit, Local Government, Agricultural
Incentive AmountNone Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start DateNone Listed

More Information Contact:

Public Information Colorado Energy Office 1580 Logan Street Suite 100 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-2100 Phone 2: (800) 632-6662 Fax: (303) 866-2930 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site:http://www.colorado.gov/energy

California (Alameda Municipal Power) – Solar Photovoltaics Rebate Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
Incentive AmountResidential: $1.68/W (will be paid in 2015; see below for more information) Commercial: Program is closed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)Maximum size is 1 MW or 110% of customer's load, whichever is less
Equipment StandardsAll flat plate PV modules and inverters must be on the California Energy Commission's list of approved equipment. A minimum 10 year warranty is required for all systems.
Installation StandardsMust be grid-connected and installed by appropriately licensed contractor
Expiration Date December 31, 2017

More Information Contact:

Alan Hanger Alameda Power & Telecom Solar Electric Rebate Program P.O. Box H Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 814-6403 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.alamedamp.com/

California (Azusa Light & Water) – Solar Partnership Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Residential
AmountCommercial and industrial program is fully subscribed through at least July 2012 Calendar Year 2012: $2.35 per watt if customer transfers RECs to utility $1.85 per watt if customer retains ownership of RECs
Maximum Incentive50% of system cost
Eligible System Size(s)Minimum system size of 1 kW
Equipment StandardsPV equipment must be UL-listed and appear on the California Energy Commission's list of eligible modules and inverters. Systems must have a 20-year warranty (minimum) on modules against failure at industry standards, and a 10-year warranty (minimum) against breakdown on balance of system components.
Installation StandardsInstaller must be a properly licensed California contractor with an active A, B, C-10 or C-46 license
Expiration Date 12/31/2016

More Information Contact:

Paul Reid Azusa Light & Water PO Box 9500 Azusa, CA 91702 Phone: (626) 812-5154 Phone 2: (626) 812-5125 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=132

California (Burbank Water & Power) – Green Building Incentive Program

Incentive Type Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Technologies Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Daylighting, Small Hydroelectric
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Nonprofit, Multi-Family Residential
Incentive AmountLEED Level Certified: $15,000 Silver: $20,000 Gold: $25,000 Platinum: $30,000
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start Date None Listed

More Information Contact:

Burbank Water and Power Rebates 164 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 Phone: (818) 238-3730 Phone 2: (818) 238-5220 Web Site: http://www.burbankwaterandpower.com/index.html

Florida – Lakeland Electric – Solar Water Heating Program

Incentive TypeOther Incentive
Eligible TechnologiesSolar Water Heat
Applicable SectorsResidential
Incentive AmountNone Listed
Maximum IncentiveNone Listed
Eligible System Size(s)None Listed
Equipment StandardsNone Listed
Installation StandardsNone Listed
Start DateJune 2010

More Information Contact:

Jeff Curry Lakeland Electric 501 E. Lemon St. Lakeland, FL 33801 Phone: (863) 834-6853 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site:http://www.lakelandelectric.com/