Pasadena Water and Power – Solar Power Installation Rebate;
State: California
- Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
- Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Photovoltaics
- Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Institutional
- Amount: Systems up to 30 kW have the option of receiving an expected performance based buydown (EPBB) or a performance based incentive (PBI). Systems larger than 30 kW are only eligible for the PBI.
- EPBB:
- Residential: $2.40/watt AC
- Commercial and all PPAs: $1.40/watt AC
- Non-profits and Government: $2.15/watt AC
- Income-qualified residential: $4.00/watt
- PBI:
- Residential: $0.363/kWh
- Commercial and all PPAs: $0.212/kWh
- Non-profit and Government: $0.325/kWh
- Income-qualified residential: $0.632/kWh
- PBI is awarded for the first 5 years of the system’s operation.
- Eligible System Size: Minimum system size: 1 kW
- Maximum system size: 1,000 kW
- Equipment Requirements: Must use CEC-certified PV modules and inverters.
- Systems must be grid-connected.
- Inverters and modules must each carry a 10-year warranty.
- PV modules must be UL 1703-certified
- Inverters must be UL 1741-certified, and tested by the Energy Commission
- Installation Requirements: PWP recommends hiring a licensed California solar contractor
- Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Remains with customer-generator
- Web Site: http://www.cityofpasadena.net/waterandpower/solar
Contact:
Program Manager
Pasadena Water and Power
150 Los Robles Avenue, Ste. 200
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 744-6970
Web Site: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/waterandpower/