WPPI Energy Renewable Energy Rebates
| Program Type | Rebate |
|---|---|
| Technologies | Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Solar Hot Water Heating, Solar Space Heat and Wind Energy |
| Amount |
PV: Up to $10,000. Solar-thermal: Up to $3,500 or 35 percent of project cost. Up to $2,500 for system repairs. |
| Required Documentation | Renewable Energy Customer Incentive application and Contractor bid and site assessment for wind |
| Official Web Site | http://www.wppienergy.org/recustomerincentive |
The rebates are based on annual estimated production as calculated through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) PV Watts program. System owners can qualify for a one-time rebate of up to $10,000. The rebates are calculated at a rate of $3.00 per estimated produced kW hours for new construction and $2.50 per estimated produced kWh for existing buildings. If the system is installed by a non-NABCEP-certified installer the rebate is $2.00 per estimated produced kWh.
To qualify for the rebates, residents must be retail electric customers of a WPPI-owned utility, which includes Alger Delta CEA, Baraga Electric Utility, Crystal Falls Electric Department, Gladstone Power & Light, L'Anse Electric Utility, Negaunee Electric Department, and Norway Power & Light in Michigan. Prior to installing a renewable energy system, customers must apply for the rebate. WPPI said it notifies applicants of approval within three weeks of applying and recommends that applicants don’t make a purchase until receiving written approval.
Applicants have five months to complete the project. And must send a copy of the approval letter and receipt to WPPI to receive the rebate. For grid-connected systems, the system must be approved system for interconnection by the local electric utility prior to installation.
Homeowners installing solar hot water systems and solar thermal heating systems with electric backups can qualify for rebates of $30 per square foot of collector area up to $3,500 or 35 percent of the project cost, whichever is less.
Owners of existing renewable energy systems can also qualify for rebates equal to 50% percent of the cost of service and repairs up to $2,500 under the program. The rebate includes routine maintenance and major system repairs.
