CCEF Solar PV Rebate Program
| Program Type | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Technologies | Photovoltaics |
| Amount | $1.75 per watt for first 5 kW, $1.25 per watt for next 5 kW. Up to $15,000 |
| Required Documentation | Rebate approval must be approved before installation begins |
| Official Web Site | http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/default.aspx?tabid=68 |
Since 2004 CCEF has offered rebates to residential customers that choose to install PV systems on their homes. As of Nov. 2010, the rebate level is $1.75 per watt for the first 5 kWs installed and $1.25 per watt for next 5 kWs installed. Each house may qualify for up to $15,000 in rebates for a system up to 10 kWs. The payment is further adjusted based on projected system performance. Included in the rebate calculations are site shading, the system’s orientation and tilt, the PV panel chosen and inverter efficiency.
The system must be installed by a state-approved installer who also will coordinate applying for the homeowner’s rebate. The approved rebate is applied directly to the cost of purchasing and installing the system and is applied to the purchaser’s bill.
Applicants for the rebate may apply for the CT Solar Lease. But eligibility for this program is not restricted to those who make no more than 200 percent of the median income in the region.
As of Oct. 2010, the program had $1.3 million in funds reserved for rebates, out of $3 million committed.
