Owatanna Public Utilities - Solar Rebate Program

June 23, 2023

Summary

Owatanna Public Utilities provides incentives for their residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn a flat rebate of $500; eligible solar water heating systems can earn $15 per square foot of collector area up to $1,200 total.

In order to obtain eligibility, customers must agree to a net-metering and interconnection contract with Owatanna Public Utilities. An energy audit must be performed prior to system installation and results shared with OPU.

Rebates are offered in conjunction with a 30% federal tax credit and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. OPU obtains the right to withdraw the program at any time without notice.

Application forms with additional information are available on the program web site.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Minnesota
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.owatonnautilities.com/business-customers/rebates/solar
Administrator:	Owatanna Public Utilities
Start Date:	9/2010
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount:	PV: $500 Solar Water Heating: $15 per square foot of collector area
Maximum Incentive:	Solar Water Heating: $1,200
Equipment Requirements:	See program website.

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives

Technologies:	Solar Photovoltaics
Sectors:	Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters:	The incentive is 500.00 $

Technologies:	Solar Water Heat
Sectors:	Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters:	The incentive is 15.00 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of $1200.00

Contact

Name:	Customer Service
Organization:	Owatonna Public Utilities
Address:	208 Walnut Avenue, P.O. Box 800, Owatonna MN 55060-0800
Phone:	(507) 451-2480
Email:	customerservice@owatonnautilities.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.