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Solar Energy New York State Incentives
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New York NYSERDA Program |
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Technology |
Rebate Amounts |
| Photovoltaics |
$1.50 to $4/watt DC, varies by system |
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We only mention the photovoltaic program here, but if you are interested
in Solar Water Heating, Commercial Lighting, or other programs, please
check out this
website, where you will find all of the New York state rebate
programs. |
Summary:
Note: On October 13, 2009, NYSERDA issued a letter to
eligible photovoltaic (PV) installers informing them that high program
demand caused them to reduce the incentive levels, effective
immediately. This summary reflects those changes, which have lowered
residential and commercial incentives by $0.50 per watt, and incentives
for non-profits by $1.00 per watt.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
provides incentives of $1.50 to $4 per watt (DC) to eligible installers
for the installation of approved, grid-connected photovoltaic (PV)
systems. The maximum capacity supported by the program is 8kW for
residential systems; 80kW for non-residential; and 25 kW for
non-profits, schools and municipalities. Larger systems are eligible for
incentives, but they may only be received for installed capacity up to
the program limits. Incentives are only available to eligible
installers, and incentives must be passed on to the customers. Once
eligible, the installers reserve incentives for approved systems, for
specific customers, on a first-come, first-served basis for as long as
funding is available.
During 2008 and 2009, this program will provide $75.3 million in funds
for PV systems.* The program continuously accepts applications from
installers who wish to participate. The goal is to increase the network
of eligible installers across the state, offering customers a choice of
qualified or certified installers in their area.
Installer eligibility will be determined and maintained based on factors
such as acceptance of all program terms and conditions, training,
installation experience, track record related to utility
interconnections, overall performance, monitoring, customer references,
customer satisfaction, and commitment to become certified through a
national certification program. NYSERDA is providing accredited training
opportunities for PV installers to the greatest extent possible.
Training opportunities are posted at www.powernaturally.org.
The program website shows a list of eligible installers. There are
currently more than 80 installers on the list.
Total incentives are not to exceed 50% of the installed project's costs.
Within this limitation program incentives effective October 13, 2009 are
as follows:
- Residential incentives: $2.50/watt up to 4 kiloWatts,
$1.50/Watt for next 4 kiloWatts up to a maximum of 8 kiloWatts per
site meter
- Non-residential incentives: $2.50/W up to 40 kW, $1.50/W
for next 40 kW up to a maximum of 80 kW per site meter
- Schools, non-for-profit organizations, and municipalities:
$4.00/W up to a maximum of 25 kW per site meter
- Bonus incentive: $0.50/W for Energy Star Homes and
building-integrated PV (BIPV) systems
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You may find the full summary, plus many other New York state NYSERDA
rebate programs, at this
website. |
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