Residential Solar Water Heating Rebates

February 22, 2023

Summary

New Hampshire offers rebates for residential solar water-heating systems. The rebate is equal to $1,500 for systems with an annual estimated output of 5.5 MMBTU to 19.9 MMBTU; $1,700 for systems with an annual estimated output of 20 MMBTU to 29.9 MMBTU; and $1,900 for systems with an annual estimated output of 30 MMBTU or more. Rebates will be awarded for eligible projects as long as program funding is available.

The application process consists of two steps. The first step is required for pre-approval and to reserve a rebate, and the second step is the final application for the rebate payment. Systems must be installed by a qualified installer authorized to do business in New Hampshire. Self-installations are allowed, but such installers are encouraged to work with the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative. See the program website for more information.

This program is funded by alternative compliance payments from New Hampshire's renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which are directed into the state's renewable energy fund.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: New Hampshire
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.puc.nh.gov/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergyRebates-SWH.html
Administrator: New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Start Date: 04/21/2010
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Solar Space Heat
Incentive Amount: $1,500, $1,700 or $1,900, depending on annual estimated system output
Maximum Incentive: $1,900
Equipment Requirements: Must be SRCC-certified and meet standards for Category C (mildly cloudy weather)
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Not addressed

Incentives

This program has 1 incentives
Technologies: Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $1500.00, The incentive has a minimum of $1900.00

Authorities

Name: New Hampshire Statutes, Chapter 362-F:10
Date Enacted: 5/11/2007
Effective Date: 7/10/2007
Name: NH PUC Order No. 25,092
Date Enacted: 04/21/2010
Effective Date: 04/21/2010

Contact

Name: Barbara Bernstein
Organization: New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Address: 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10
Concord NH 03301-2429
Phone: (603) 271-6011
Email: barbara.bernstein@puc.nh.gov

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.