Madison Gas & Electric - Utility Solar Water Heating Rebate Program

November 15, 2001

Summary

Madison Gas & Electric Company (MG&E) has offered its customers rebates for solar water heaters since 1993. Both residential and commercial customers are eligible for the program. Note that MG&E does not actively promote this program to the public. To apply for a solar water heater rebate, customers must first contact MG&E to confirm eligibility. The utility will send customers a rebate based on the size of the system. MG&E pays $15 for each square foot of collector area, up to 64 square feet. The maximum amount of the rebate is $960. In some cases, customers may receive a rebate for the installation of a renewable energy system that relies on passive solar, active solar space heat or photovoltaics. However, these alternatives to active solar water heating are only considered on a case-by-case basis.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site:
Administrator: Marketing Department
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
Incentive Amount: $15 per square foot; $960 maximum

Contact

Name: Joann Kelley
Address: PO Box 1231
Madison WI 53701-1231
Phone: (608) 252-7097
Email: jkelley@mge.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.