Washington D.C. Solar Incentives;
Renewable Energy Incentive Program;
State: District of Columbia
- Incentive Type: State Rebate Program
- Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Photvoltaics, Wind
- Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential, non-profit, Multi-family Residential, Private Schools
- Amount: #3/W DC for first 3 KW installed capacity, $2/W DC for next 7 kW, $1/W DC for next 10 KW
- Maximum Incentive:$33,000 per site per program year
- Eligible System Size: 1 KW DC minimum; system must be sized not to exceed on-site consumption
- Equipment Requirements: System must be new and have a performance meter; larger systems must have a performance meter with remote communications capability; system must carry a one-year warranty and meter must carry a five-year warranty.
- Installation Requirements: System must be grid-connected and installed by a licensed contractor; one-year warranty on installation required.
- Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Customer-generator
- Funding Source: Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (public benefits fund)
- Program budget: $2 million/year for fiscal years 2009/2012
- Program Expiration Date: 09/30/2012 (program year expiration each September)
- Web Site: http://green.dc.gov/green/cwp/view,a,1244,q,461562.asp