Solar Incentives & Rebates

Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives

Texas – Austin Energy – Residential Solar Loan Program

Incentive Type  Utility Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  Minimum Solar Water Heating: $500 Minimum Solar PV: $1,500 Maximum Incentive Solar Water Heating (Single Family): $5,000 Solar Water Heating (Duplexes): $10,000 Solar PV: $20,000 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Solar Water Heating Rate: 0% - 2.0% Solar PV Rate: Market Rate Credit scores of 639 or...

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Arizona – SRP – EarthWise Solar Energy Incentive Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, (SRP territory) Incentive Amount  Incentive Levels as of September 5, 2012: Residential PV: $0.50/W Small Commercial PV (less than 100kW-DC): $0.50/W up to $50,000 Larger Commercial PV (between 100 kW-DC and 1 MW): $0.04/kWh for 20 years Residential solar water heaters: $0.40/kWh for...

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Hawaii(Honolulu) – Solar Roofs Initiative Loan Program

Incentive Type  Local Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential, Island of Oahu Incentive Amount  Low Interest loan of 0% or 2% (depending on income) Maximum Incentive Varies Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Income restrictions apply; 7 year loan payback period More Information Contact: Honolulu Solar Roofs Initiative City and County of Honolulu Solar Roofs Initiative 51 Merchant St. Honolulu, HI...

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Texas – Austin Energy – Solar Water Heating Rebate

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Must be an Austin Energy customer Incentive Amount  Existing Homes: $2,000 New Homes: $1,500 Commercial: Custom Maximum Incentive $2,000 Eligible System Size(s) System should be sized to accommodate a minimum of 4 people; no maximum specified Equipment Standards Must use...

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Arizona – Sulphur Springs Valley EC – SunWatts Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Construction, Agricultural Incentive Amount  PV systems up to 10 kW and/or that cost less than $75,000: customer may choose a capacity-based upfront rebate or a production-based incentive. PV systems over 10 kW or that cost more than $75,000, and all wind...

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Hawaii(Maui County) – Solar Roofs Initiative Loan Program

Incentive Type  Local Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  Zero-interest loans Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Terms  Repayment based on expected savings More Information Contact: Cheryl Correa Maui Electric Company, LTD Maui Solar Roofs Initiative P.O. Box 398 Kahului, HI 96733-6898 Phone: (808) 871-2330 Fax: (808) 872-3235 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mauielectric.com

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Bryan Texas Utilities – Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Institutional, All BTU Customers Incentive Amount  Existing Homes and Businesses: $1,500 New Construction: $1,000 Maximum Incentive $1,500 Eligible System Size(s) 80 gallon minimum for storage tank, no maximum specified Equipment Standards Systems must be new and SRCC certified; must pre-heat water for a permanently installed...

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California – SMUD – Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

Incentive Type  Utility Rebate Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat Applicable Sectors  Residential Incentive Amount  $500 - $1,500 per system, depending on energy savings Maximum Incentive None Listed Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards Must meet standards set by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) Installation Standards Must be installed by a SMUD-approved solar contractor Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Tammy Tabor Sacramento Municipal Utility District P.O....

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Illinois – School Energy Efficiency Grant Program

Incentive Type  State Grant Program Eligible Technologies  Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, CHP/Cogeneration, Alternative Energy Systems, Other Distributed Generation Technologies Applicable Sectors  Schools, Universities Incentive Amount  None Listed Maximum Incentive $250,000 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  10/12/2010 More Information Contact: Kimberly Beachy Illinois State Board of Education School Business Services Division 100 N. 1st Street Springfield,...

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Mississippi – Energy Investment Loan Program

Incentive Type  State Loan Program Eligible Technologies  Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration Applicable Sectors  Commercial, Industrial Incentive Amount  $15,000 - $300,000 Maximum Incentive $300,000 Eligible System Size(s) None Listed Equipment Standards None Listed Installation Standards None Listed Start Date  None Listed More Information Contact: Terrance Spears Mississippi Development Authority Energy Division P.O. Box...

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