Minnesota Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 07/11/2012
Program Overview:
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Minnesota |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government |
| Amount: | PV: $1 per watt
Solar Water Heating: $15 per square foot net aperture
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| Maximum Incentive: | PV: $10,000
Solar Water Heating: $1,200 |
| Eligible System Size: | PV: .5 kW - 10 kW |
| Equipment Requirements: | PV: Must be new, UL-listed, in compliance with all applicable performance and safety standards
Inverters must carry a minimum 5-year warranty
Panels must carry a 20-year warranty
Solar Water Heating: Must be new, SRCC OG-100 rated
Collectors must have 5-year warranty
All other components must have 1-year warranty |
| Installation Requirements: | Systems must be installed by a licensed, qualified professional
An energy audit must be conducted prior to installation |
| Web Site: |
http://www.austinutilities.com/pages/residential_conserve.asp
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Summary:
Austin Utilities provides incentives for their residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn $1 per watt; eligible solar water heating systems can earn $15 per square foot of collector area. Incentives are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Austin Utilities obtains the right to withdraw the program at any time without notice.
In order to obtain eligibility, customers must agree to a net-metering and interconnection contract with Austin Utilities. An energy audit must be performed prior to system installation and results shared with Austin Utilities.
Application forms with additional information are available on the program web site.
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Contact:
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Customer Service - AU
Austin Utilities
400 4th Street NE
Austin, MN 55912-3495
Phone: (507) 433-8886
Fax: (507) 433-5045
Web Site: http://www.austinutilities.com
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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