Currents

An Energy Newsletter for Local Governments

CEC's Emerging Renewables Program Update

As of July 1, 2003, the Emerging Renewables Program (ERP) rebate level is $3.80/watt for qualifying licensed contractor-installed solar photovoltaic, solar thermal electric and fuel cell (using a renewable fuel) systems (15% less for owner-installed systems). Wind energy systems sized 7.5 kW or less will receive a rebate of $2.30/watt. For wind energy systems over 7.5 kW the rebate is calculated at $2.30 for the first 7.5 kW and $1.30/watt for increments above 7.5 kW up to 30 kW. Remember that rebate amounts vary according to system size, technology and type of installation. The ERP rebate amount for licensed contractor-installed systems will be reduced by 20 cents/watt every 6 months; the next rebate level reduction will be effective as of January 1, 2004. Please check the California Energy Commission’s Renewable Energy Program website for current rebate levels, ERP updates and rebate application info.

1,900 rebate applications (about 8.5 MW of capacity) have been approved since March 3, 2003.

CEC Renewable Energy Program (www.consumerenergycenter.org/renewable/)

| Back | Next |