WisconSUN Demonstration Grants

November 15, 2001

Summary

The WisconSUN Demonstration Grants are funded by the Energy Center of Wisconsin (a public non-profit) to provide co-funding for "solar energy installations and training programs that promote the transformation of Wisconsin's solar energy marketplace," according to the WisconSUN web site. These annual grants are announced in the winter and selected in the spring. Of the $40,000 awarded in 2000, $20,000 was for "truly building integrated PV systems. The remaining $20,000 funded other PV systems and active solar thermal systems." It is particularly interesting to note that, "WisconSUN is particularly interested in funding photovoltaic (PV) systems that are owned and operated by for-profit organizations."

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Web Site: http://www.wisconsun.org/fund/fund_oppy.shtml
Administrator: WisconSUN
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Solar Space Heat
  • Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount: varies
Maximum Incentive: $10,000
Equipment Requirements: 50% matching funds

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.