State Rebate Program
| Program Type | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Technologies | Photovoltaics, Solar Hot Water Heating and Wind Energy |
| Amount | For systems 25 kW or under, $1.50 per kilowatt hour, $0.75 per kWh for systems larger than 25 kW |
| Required Documentation | Online Electric Application and Application Checklist |
| Official Web Site |
http://arkansasenergy.org/energy-in-arkansas/energy-policy-and-legislation/recovery- 2009/state-energy-program/renewable-technology-rebate-fund.aspx |
On March 22, 2010, the Arkansas Energy Office began offering rebates for renewable electricity systems and solar hot water systems. The rebates are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The state rebate only covers residential systems up to 25 kW in size. Rebates are available through March 31, 2012, or when program funds run out. As of November 19, 61 applications had been received through the program and $1.4 million of the $1.8 million of the program funds were allocated to applicants.
Non-residential systems up to 300 kW are eligible for the state rebate program. While systems up to 300 kW are eligible for the rebate, ground-mounted PV systems larger than 60 kW are not eligible for the rebate. Rooftop and parking structure systems may be larger. Rebates for solar hot water systems are based on their square footage.
To be eligible for the rebate, renewable electric system owners must apply through the program and sign an interconnection agreement with their electricity providers and net meter their system. The system had to start operating after the date the program started. In addition, the system owner must submit photos of the site: one prior to installation and another after installation and before the system is connected to the grid. All invoices and receipts related the system and installation must also be provided as part of the application process.
The rebate level for a renewable electric system is based on actual production of the system as verified by monthly monitoring. The checks are mailed out after production is verified. For electric-generating solar systems, the rebate is $1.50 per kWh for systems up to 25 kW and $0.75 per kWh for larger systems. The rebate for wind systems is slightly less. For systems up to 20 kW the rebates is $1.25 per kWh and $0.625 per kWh for larger wind systems. Solar water heating system rebates are based on square footage of the system. Smaller systems, those under 320 square feet, receive a rebate of $30 per square foot. Larger systems receive a $15 per square foot rebate.
