| Implementing Sector | Utility |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| State | Minnesota |
| Incentive Type | Rebate Program |
| Web Site | Owatanna Public Utilities - Solar Rebates |
| Administrator | Owatanna Public Utilities |
| Start Date | 9/2010 |
| Utilities | City of Owatonna |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government |
| Incentive Amount |
PV: $500 Solar Water Heating: $15 per square foot of collector area |
| Maximum Incentive | Solar Water Heating: $1,200 |
| Equipment Requirements | See program website |
Owatanna Public Utilities provides incentives for their residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn a flat rebate of $500; eligible solar water heating systems can earn $15 per square foot of collector area up to $1,200 total.
In order to obtain eligibility, customers must agree to a net-metering and interconnection contract with Owatanna Public Utilities. An energy audit must be performed prior to system installation and results shared with OPU.
Rebates are offered in conjunction with a 30% federal tax credit and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. OPU obtains the right to withdraw the program at any time without notice.
Application forms with additional information are available on the program web site.
