| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, Agricultural, Institutional, (DEC member-owners only) |
| Incentive Amount | PV: $0.45 – $0.90/W in general; $0.52 – $1.05/W for non-profits Solar Thermal (water and radiant space heating): 20% of installed costs Wind: $1.25/W Fuel Cells: 20% of installed costs Geothermal Heat Pumps: $700 – $800 per ton (varies by size) |
| Maximum Incentive | PV: $7,500 for Class A, $10,000 for Class B or non-profits Solar Thermal (domestic water): $3,000 for residential, $7,500 for non-residential Solar Thermal (radiant space heating): $5,000 for residential, $7,500 for non-residential Wind: $2,500 Fuel Cells: $7,500 for residential, $10,000 for non-residential Geothermal Heat Pumps: $5,000 for residential, $10,000 for non-residential |
| Eligible System Size(s) | Minimum: 500 W Maximum: No specific limit, but systems must be designed to serve only on-site energy needs |
| Equipment Standards | Full five-year warranty required for all systems; grid-connected electricity generating systems must generally meet applicable IEEE and UL standards; PV modules must be UL-1703 certified; wind energy systems must be CEC-listed; solar thermal systems must be SRCC certified (OG-300 for residential and OG-100 for non-residential); geothermal heat pumps must have a minimum EER of 18.0 and COP of 3.6; fuel cells must meet NFPA 853, IEEE 519, ANSI Z21.83 and ANSI C37.2 specifications |
| Installation Standards | Systems must generally be installed by a participating contractor, but self-installs also permitted; grid-connected or off-grid systems are eligible; solar PV and solar thermal systems must meet orientation, shading, and aesthetics requirements; wind energy systems may be reviewed for wind resource adequacy |
| Start Date | 2007 |
More Information Contact:
Scott Lynch
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Delaware Energy Office
1203 College Park Drive, Suite 101
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 735-3480
Fax: (302) 739-1840
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/energy
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.