| Implementing Sector | Utility |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Incentive Type | Rebate Program |
| Web Site | https://www.sremc.com/energy-efficient-water-heating |
| Administrator | South River EMC |
| Utilities | South River Elec Member Corp |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential |
| Incentive Amount | $200 |
| Maximum Incentive | $200 |
| Equipment Requirements | Solar Collectors: SRCC OG-100 certification Solar Water Heating Systems: SRCC OG-300 certification |
| Installation Requirements | System must be installed by a contractor currently certified to install solar water heaters by the SRCC and has all required NC licenses and certifications. |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits | Utility gets all RECs |
South River Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is providing rebates to encourage their customers to install solar water heating systems. To be eligible for the rebate solar collectors must have OG-100 certification by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation. (SRCC), and solar water heating systems must have SRCC OG-300 certification. Systems must also incorporate adequate freeze and over heat protection controls that do not require manual operations on the part of the residence occupant. System owners will have 90 days to apply for a rebate after their system has been installed. South River EMC will also inspect all systems before rewarding a rebate check. To qualify for the rebate, the system must have been newly installed after 01/01/2009.
