Delaware – DEMEC Member Utilities – Green Energy Program Incentives (8 utilities)
| 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 |
| Incentive Amount | General amounts below PV: 33.3% of installed costs Solar Thermal: 50% of installed costs Wind: 33.3% of installed costs Fuel Cells: 50% of installed costs Geothermal Heat Pumps: lesser of $500 – $600/ton (varies by efficiency) or 50% of installed costs |
| Maximum Incentive | General limits below PV: $15,000 for residential, $30,000 for non-residential Solar Thermal (domestic water): $3,000 for residential, $10,000 for non-residential Solar Thermal (radiant heating): $5,000 for residential, $10,000 for non-residential Wind: $15,000 for residential, $30,000 for non-residential Fuel Cells: $15,000 for residential, $30,000 for non-residential Geothermal Heat Pumps: $2,500 – $3,000 for residential (varies by efficiency), $20,000 for non-residential |
| Eligible System Size(s) | Minimum: 500 W (for small wind only) 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; 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 14.0 and COP of 3.0 |
| Installation Standards | Systems must generally be installed by a participating contractor; 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:
Program Information – Green Energy Program
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