Rochester Public Utilities – Solar Rebate Program

Program Overview

Implementing Sector Utility
Category Financial Incentive
State Minnesota
Incentive Type Rebate Program
Web Site Rochester Public Utilities - Solar Rebates
Administrator Rochester Public Utilities
Utilities Rochester Public Utilities
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government
Incentive Amount PV: $500
Eligible System Size 2 kW minimum system size
Equipment Requirements Equipment must be new. PV modules must be certified, meeting the most current edition of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1703 (UL1703) and must have a 20 year or greater manufacturer's performance warranty. Inverters must be certified as meeting the current edition of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1741(UL1741) and come with a minimum five-year manufacturer's warranty.

Summary

Rochester Public Utilities provides incentives for residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn a flat $500 rebate . Systems must fully comply with equipment and installation requirements set forth by RPU.

In order to obtain eligibility, customers must agree to a net-metering and interconnection contract with Rochester Public Utilities. An energy audit must also be performed prior to system installation and results shared with RPU. Incentives are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. RPU obtains the right to withdraw the program at any time without notice.

Contact

Customer Service
Organization:
Rochester Public Utilities
Address:
4000 East River Road NE
Rochester, MN 55906
Phone:
(507) 280-1500