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REBATES & INCENTIVES
How to Make it Possible
Solar power energy rebates and incentive programs offered in Southern California fluctuate throughout the year. For the most current information, contact us or visit one of the following sites to view a list of state and federal incentive programs, as well as all applicable regulations.
GoSolarCalifornia.ca.gov
For information on rebates, tax credits, and incentives for solar energy systems in California.
DSIREUSA.org
source of information on state, local, utility, and federal
incentives.
Rebates for solar electric systems in California in large part come from a state mandated Utility company rebate.
The following is a list of rebate sources in Los Angeles.
- LADWP (Los Angeles Department of Water & Power) Solar Incentive Program
| LADWP Solar Rebate Rates |
| Installation Type
|
Incentive Rates
|
| Residential |
Step 4
$0.11/kWh |
| Commercial |
Step 4
$0.08/kWh |
Last updated 7/6/2010
- SCE (Southern California Edison) California Solar Initiative
| SCE Incentive Rates |
| PSI Incentive Type |
System Size |
Incentive Rates (by customer type) |
Payment Schedule |
| Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) |
1 kW to
30 kW |
$1.50/watt - Residential
$0.65/watt - Commercial
$1.40/watt - Government & Non-profits |
One lump sum payment after installation & inspection approval. |
| Performance Based Incentive (PBI) |
Over 30 kW to 1,000 kW |
$0.22/kWh - Residential
$0.09/kWh - Commercial & all PPAs
$0.19/kWh for government & non-profit applicants (host customers) |
Five annual payments for first five years after installation & inspection approval; based on actual metered kWh output. |
Last updated 7/6/2010
| PWP Incentive Rates, Effective July 1, 2010 Rebates scheduled to change anytime |
| PSI Incentive Type |
System Size |
Incentive Rates (by customer type) |
Payment Schedule |
| Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) |
1 kW to
50 kW |
$2.40/watt - Residential
$1.40/watt - Commercial
$2.15/watt - Government & Non-profits |
One lump sum payment after installation & inspection approval; based on estimated PV system AC capacity. |
| Performance Based Incentive (PBI) |
Over 50 kW to 1,000 kW |
$0.363/kWh - Residential
$0.212/kWh - Commercial & all PPAs
$0.325/kWh for government & non-profit applicants (host customers) |
Five annual payments for first five years after installation & inspection approval; based on actual metered kWh output. |
Last updated 7/6/2010
| Azusa Light & Water Solar Rebate |
| Installation Type
|
System Size |
Incentive Rates
|
| RECs not retained
|
Less than 30 kW |
$3.00/W up to 50% of the total cost of the system |
| RECs retained
|
more than 30 kW |
$2.42/W up to 50% of the total cost of the system |
Last updated 7/6/2010
| BWP Incentive Rates |
| PSI Incentive Type |
System Size |
Incentive Rates (by customer type) |
Payment Schedule |
| Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) BWP receives RECs |
1 kW to
30 kW |
$3.14/watt - Residential
$2.33/watt - Commercial
$2.67/watt - Government & Non-profits |
One lump sum payment after installation & inspection approval; based on estimated PV system AC capacity. |
| Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) Consumer receives RECs |
1 kW to
30 kW |
$2.64/watt - Residential
$2.09/watt - Commercial
$2.67/watt - Government & Non-profits |
One lump sum payment after installation & inspection approval; based on estimated PV system AC capacity. |
| Performance Based Incentive (PBI) BWP receives RECs |
Over 30 kW to 1,000 kW |
$0.464/kWh - Residential
$0.288/kWh - Commercial & all PPAs
$0.311/kWh for Government & Non-profit |
Five annual payments for first five years after installation & inspection approval; based on actual metered kWh output. |
| Performance Based Incentive (PBI) Consumer receives RECs |
Over 30 kW to 1,000 kW |
$0.364/kWh - Residential
$0.226/kWh - Commercial & all PPAs
$0.311/kWh for Government & Non-profit |
Five annual payments for first five years after installation & inspection approval; based on actual metered kWh output. |
BWP's Solar Incentive Program is on Step 1. Update 7/6/2010
| GWP Solar Rebate Rates |
| Installation Type
|
System Size |
Incentive Rates
|
| Residential |
Less than 30 kW |
$2.81/W |
| Commercial |
More than 30 kW |
$0.335/kWh |
Last updated 7/6/2010
Other Solar Incentives in the LA area include
- Net-metering - Any surplus energy produced runs the electricity meter backwards.
To learn more about solar incentives or if you would like to have a free solar evaluation, please contact us.
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