Everything you need to know about Solar Thermal Incentives
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Pool Heating |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | $5,000 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Rate: 5% or 8% Repayment: $100 monthly loan payment |
| Incentive Type | Solar/Wind Permitting Standards |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, General Public/Consumer, Nonprofit, Local Government, Agricultural |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | None Listed |
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | up to $10,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | $10,000 per customer within a 5 year period |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Rate: 6% Repayment: up to 5 years |
| Incentive Type | Other Incentive |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, Biodiesel, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial |
| Incentive Amount | None Listed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Start Date | December 2010 |
| Incentive Type | Utility Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Solar PV: up to $20,000 Solar Thermal: up to $7,500 |
| Maximum Incentive | Solar PV: $20,000 Solar Thermal: $7,500 |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | None Listed |
| Installation Standards | None Listed |
| Terms | Solar PV Rate: 2%-5.5% Solar Thermal Rate: 0%-4% Solar PV Repayment: up to 120 months Solar Thermal Repayment: up to 84 months |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Residential: $1.68/W (will be paid in 2015; see below for more information) Commercial: Program is closed |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | Maximum size is 1 MW or 110% of customer's load, whichever is less |
| Equipment Standards | All 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 Standards | Must be grid-connected and installed by appropriately licensed contractor |
| Expiration Date | December 31, 2017 |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Solar Water Heater: $500 |
| Maximum Incentive | One rebate per customer Rebates will not exceed purchase price |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Must be Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) certified All system components must be new Systems must be guaranteed against freeze damage Solar pool heating systems ineligible |
| Installation Standards | Newly constructed homes are not eligible for rebate Systems must be installed by a licensed Florida contractor according to manufacturer specifications System must be at least 80% shade free Systems must be installed prior to the issuance of a rebate |
| Start Date | None Listed |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Residential |
| Amount | Commercial 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 Incentive | 50% of system cost |
| Eligible System Size(s) | Minimum system size of 1 kW |
| Equipment Standards | PV 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 Standards | Installer must be a properly licensed California contractor with an active A, B, C-10 or C-46 license |
| Expiration Date | 12/31/2016 |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential, Installer/Contractor |
| Incentive Amount | $450 |
| Maximum Incentive | None Listed |
| Eligible System Size(s) | None Listed |
| Equipment Standards | Must be FSEC-certified and freeze protected |
| Installation Standards | Must be installed by a state-certified solar or plumbing contractor |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits | Not addressed |
| Incentive Type | Local Loan Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Up to $15,000 |
| Maximum Incentive | $15,000 |
| Terms | Choice of 3, 5, 7, or 10 year loans. 0% for the first three years, 3.5% for the remainder of the term. |
| Finding Source | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) |
| Program Budget | $500,000 |
| Start Date | 07/27/2011 |
