| Implementing Sector | Utility |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| State | Minnesota |
| Incentive Type | Rebate Program |
| Web Site | Austin Utilities - Rebates & Programs |
| Administrator | Austin Utilities |
| Utilities | Austin City of |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government |
| Incentive Amount |
PV: $500 flat rebate Solar Water Heating: $15 per square foot net aperture |
| Maximum Incentive | Solar Water Heating: $1,200 |
| Eligible System Size | PV: 2 kW minimum system size |
| Equipment Requirements | See program website |
Austin Utilities provides incentives for their residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn flat rebate of $500; 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.
