Colton Public Utilities – PV Rebate Program;
State: California

• Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
• Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Photovoltaics
• Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential
• Amount: Systems under 30 kW:
• $2.80/W if customer keeps RECs; $4/W PTC if utility gets RECs
• Systems 30 kW or larger, up to 100 kW:
• $0.30/kWh if customer keeps RECs; $0.43/kWh if utility gets RECs (paid for 5 years)
• Systems larger than 100 kW:
• $0.30/kWh (paid for 5 years)
• Maximum Incentive: Up-front incentives: 50% of project costs
• Eligible System Size: No size limitations specified
• Equipment Requirements: Requires second meter to measure output. 5 year warranty against breakdown or degradation in the electrical performance of more than 10% of the system’s rated output. 5 year or better warranty on the inverter. Must comply with California Energy Commission Standards for PV systems and all applicable national, state and local building and safety codes.
• Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Colton Electric Utility
• Web Site: http://www.coltononline.com/csprog.html

Contact:

Gerald M. Katz
Colton Public Utilities
150 S. 10th Street
Colton, CA 92324
Phone: (909) 370-5561
Fax: (909) 370-5132
E-Mail: gkatz@ci.colton.ca.us
Web Site: http://www.ci.colton.ca.us