Rebates

Note: The 2025 Solar*Rewards program has currently allocated all budgets across product types and a waitlist is now in effect.

Xcel Energy offers a solar production incentive for systems 20 kW-DC or less through its Solar*Rewards program.

Eligibility

The customer's system capacity may not be more than 120% of the customer's on-site annual energy consumption. Participating customers must complete program forms and pay a $250 engineering fee; Xcel Energy will begin accepting online payments for the fee on or before January 1, 2017. If, prior to the completion of an engineering review, the application is denied or the customer elects

Inter-County Energy Cooperative offers loans for members that install Electric Thermal Storage units, geothermal and air-to-air heat pump heating and cooling equipment in their homes. Loans are limited to $15,000 a 6 year term. The interest rate is fixed at 4%. Check the website or contact the utility for more info.

Inter-County Energy Cooperative provides incentives of up to $750 for homeowners that follow the Touchstone Energy Home standards when designing a new home. In order to participate in the program, the homeowners must contact the Member Services Department at Inter-County Energy prior to construction beginning. A pre-drywall inspection and a final inspection and testing must be performed.

Inter-County Energy Cooperative offers several energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for residential customers. Incentives are available for heat pumps and weatherization measures. Inter-County Energy also provides a SimpleSaver Program for limiting the use of air conditioners at peak times. Inter-County Energy also provides the Community Assistance Resources for Energy Savings (CARES) program, which provides an incentive of up to $2,000 to households for weatherization and energy efficiency measures through their local Kentucky Community Action Agencies (CAA) network. See website for more information.

The Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) SmartHOME Programs offers incentives to owners of single- and multi-family homes for insulation, windows, and solar screens. The incentive amount may not be less than 10% or more than 25% of the project costs. Interested customers must submit an application prior to installing any of the efficiency measures; the application is available on the program web site listed above.

Please see the program guidelines and program web site for equipment and installation requirements.

Note:  In 2010, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which has authority over mortgage underwriters Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, directed these enterprises against purchasing mortgages of homes with a PACE lien due to its senior status above a mortgage. Most residential PACE activity subsided following this directive; however, some residential PACE programs are now operating with loan loss reserve funds, appropriate disclosures, or other protections meant to address FHFA's concerns. Commercial PACE programs were not directly affected by FHFA’s actions, as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not underwrite commercial mortgages. Visit PACENation for more information about PACE financing

Note: As the program is approaching its end, Dominion has filed an application with the Commission in 2018 to keep the existing participants on the tariff on a year-to-year basis. The program is now closed to new applicants. 

In March 2013, the Virginia State Corporation Commission approved a rate program for Dominion Virginia Power customers that install solar PV systems. The rate was approved at 15 cents per kWh with a 5 year contract. Both residential and nonresidential customers are eligible for the program. The program is capped 3 MW, with 60% of the capacity reserved for residential customers and 40%

Peoples Gas customers have opportunities to reduce energy usage with a FREE assessment that includes free and discounted products for your home. The Home Energy Jumpstart Program is offered in partnership with ComEd. Homeowners can reduce their energy and water use with free installation of these products, available to owners of single-family homes, two-flats, and individually metered condos and townhomes. Renters are also eligible, with permission from their landlord. Schedule an appointment online, or call 855-660-9378.

 

North Shore Gas customers have opportunities to reduce energy usage with a FREE assessment that includes free and discounted products for your home. The Home Energy Jumpstart Program is offered in partnership with ComEd. Homeowners can reduce their energy and water use with free installation of these products, available to owners of single-family homes, two-flats and individually metered condos and townhomes. Renters are also eligible, with permission from their landlord. Schedule an appointment online or call 855-660-9378.

Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative is providing rebates to for the purchase of renewable energy systems through its SunWatts program. Photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy systems 10 kilowatts (kW) or less can receive an upfront rebate of $0.05 per watt, up to $500. Solar water heating systems can receive a rebate of $0.50 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of estimated energy savings in the first year.