Utah - Renewable Energy Rebate Program

November 07, 2011

Summary

The Utah State Energy Program (SEP) began accepting applications for photovoltaic (PV), solar water heating, and wind incentives in April 2010. The $3 million in funding allocated to the program was exhausted before the end of 2010. On August 22, 2011 the SEP again began accepting applications for these incentives with an additional $1 million in funding. On October 20, 2011 the SEP added another $200,000 to the program. Incentives will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available.

The Utah State Energy Program is using $1.2 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide rebates to homeowners, business owners, nonprofits, local governments and schools purchasing photovoltaic (PV), solar water heating, and wind energy systems. To be eligible for the rebate, homeowners must install the system on their primary residence, and business owners must install the system on commercial property with established business activity.

Participants must first receive a bid from an eligible contractor and submit a Rebate Reservation Application with the Utah State Energy Program (USEP). USEP will review the application for completeness and submit the project to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for review. Accepted applicants will receive a confirmation letter and must complete the project and return a rebate application form within nine months of the date of the rebate reservation confirmation letter.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Utah
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.energy.utah.gov/renewable_energy/rebate_program.htm
Administrator:	Utah State Energy Program
Start Date:	8/22/2011
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics Wind (All) Wind (Small)
Incentive Amount:	PV: $1.50/W DC Solar Water Heating: $40/sq ft net aperture (SRCC) Wind: $1.00/W
Maximum Incentive:	PV (residential): lesser of 25% of eligible cost or $4,500 PV (non-residential): lesser of 25% of eligible cost or $25,000 Solar Water Heating (residential): lesser of 25% of eligible costs or $2,500 Solar Water Heating (non-residential): lesser of 25% of eligible cost or $10,000 Wind (residential): lesser of 25% of eligible cost or $2,500 Wind (non-residential): lesser of 25% of eligible cost or $2,500
Eligible System Size:	PV (residential): minimum 900 W, maximum 10 kW PV (non-residential): minimum 5 kW, maximum 25 kW Wind (residential):minimum 1 kW, maximum 5 kW Wind (non-residential): minimum 1 kW, maximum 5 kW
Equipment Requirements:	PV and wind systems must be grid-connected PV modules and inverters must be listed as eligible under the Go Solar California Program. Solar water heating systems must be SRCC certified or demonstrate the system meets equivalent standards. Wind systems must be listed as eligible by the Consumer Energy Center.
Installation Requirements:	Systems must be installed by a professional contractor currently licensed by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (see Component and System Compliance Guide in the Rebate Reservation Application)

Contact

Name:	Program Administrator
Address:	195 N 1950 West, 2nd Floor Salt Lake City UT
Phone:	(801) 536-4235
Email:	utrebate@utah.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.