Solar Space Heating Rebate Program

Solar Space Heating Rebate Program;
State: Minnesota

  • Incentive Type: State Rebate Program
  • Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Space Heat
  • Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential
  • Amount: $25 per square foot of net aperture
  • Maximum Incentive: Single family: lesser of 25% or $2,000
  • Multi-family (2-3 units): lesser of 25% or $4,000
  • Multi-Family (4+ units): lesser of 25% or $25,000
  • Small Business: lesser of 25% or $25,000
  • Eligible System Size: Not specified, but rebates are limited
  • Equipment Requirements: Collectors must be SRCC OG-100 rated and have a five-year warranty; other components must have a one-year warranty and the systems must have a two-year installation warranty; automated (i.e., thermostat) and manual controls required; other technical requirements exist for some components and configurations.
  • Installation Requirements: Installer must be a licensed Minnesota contractor; back-up heating system required; collectors must be oriented vertically and within 10 degrees of due South unless system is also used for summer water heating; system must be 85% shade free from September – May.
  • Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Remains with project owner
  • Funding Source: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
  • Program Budget: $500,000 (2010, all solar thermal rebates)
  • Program Expiration Date: When funds are exhausted
  • Web Site: http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=null&programid=536917401&sc3=null&sc2=null&id=-536893811&agency=Energy

Contact:

Energy Information Center
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Office of Energy Security
85 7th Place East, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101-2198
Phone: (800) 657-3710
Fax: (651) 297-7891
E-Mail: energy.info@state.mn.us
Web Site: http://www.energy.mn.gov/