Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities - Solar Energy System Rebate

October 28, 2008

Summary

Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities customers with electric water heating are eligible for a solar water heating system rebates of $500 for each 31 square feet of collector area. The program is funded through the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Systems must meet the general and technical specifications established by the BPA's Bright Way to Heat Water Solar Water Heater Program. In order for installations to be eligible for the discount, customers must select a City Authorized Contractor. The City must inspect completed systems. The utility also offers a $500 rebate for each kilowatt of PV installed. To be eligible for the rebate, the system must be designed to be compatible with the utility net metering regulations.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Washington
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://www.cityofpa.us/pwConserv.htm#SolarW
Administrator:	Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities
Start Date:	10/1/2006
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount:	SWH: $500 for a 31 sq. ft. collector; $1,000 for a 60 sq. ft. collector. PV: $500 per kilowatt installed
Equipment Requirements:	Solar water heating must replace an electric water heater and follow guidelines established by the Bonneville Power Administration, including SRCC standards PV must be installed according to the City's net metering regulations
Installation Requirements:	SWH must be installed by a city authorized contractor

Contact

Name:	Weatherwise Service
Organization:	Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities
Address:	321 E 5th St. Port Angeles WA 98362
Phone:	(360) 417-4713
Email:	conservation@cityofpa.us

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.