Rocky Mountain Power – Solar Incentive Program
The state of Utah, and particularly its Rocky Mountain Power Solar Incentive Program, continues in its pursuit to find ways and means of to preserve natural resources, as well to assist consumers financially, to save money on their energy consumption. This is the general concept of this Solar Incentive program, which gives rewards to customers who utilize the photovoltaic systems in operating their businesses and homes.
The program recognizes how the use of solar energy benefits on the environment. Additionally, photovoltaic systems do not contribute to air or noise pollution in the process of creating electricity. The system helps decrease energy resource demands in Utah.
Applicable for commercial buildings, residential structures, schools, industry, or non-profit and for local, state and federal governments (and all Rocky Mountain Power customers) this utility rebate program caters to customers who have photovoltaic systems installed in their respective sectors. A financial incentive of $2.00 for every watt (AC) is available for all eligible customer groups.
The program will be in effect until December 31, 2011. However, certain limitations have been set:
- Only a total of 107 KW for each program is allowed annually. This means 57 KW for the residential sector, and 50 KW for non-residential entities.
- To date, the program is closed to new applicants, but those who still wish to join the program will be put to waiting list. If the program decides to disqualify a new participant, the next application in line will be accommodated.
- The maximum size for net-metered systems is 25 KW, since this feature is one of the basic requirements, for eligibility for the program. There are no minimum system size requirements.
- In the commercial system, the rebate is limited to only $30,000 for 15 KW, while, in the residential sector, the limit is $6,000 for 3 KW.
- For local building permits, the installation must be evaluated and checked so as to ensure the safety and proper installation of the product. After this, another safety inspection will be done on the utility. This will be done at every site or location, before system goes into operation. This is in accordance with the the program’s standards.
- A good location is needed for the site of a photovoltaic array. Too much shade could decrease its efficiency and its lower annual production of energy. Participants may be disqualified, if their energy production decreases down to 25%.
Source: http://portal.ecosconsulting.com/rmp_solar/
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