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SMUD - Solar Water Heater Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 01/27/2009

Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
State:	California
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Incentive Amount:	$1,500 per system
Equipment Requirements:	Must meet standards set by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
Installation Requirements:	Must be installed by a SMUD-approved solar contractor
Web Site:	http://www.smud.org/rebates/

Summary:
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) Solar Domestic Hot Water Program provides rebates and/or loan financing to customers who install solar water heating systems.

Rebates of $1500 per solar water heating system are available for SMUD residential customers who replace their electric water heating system. In addition, SMUD offers 100% loan financing to cover the remaining costs with a ten-year repayment period.

All solar water-heating units must meet standards set by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), be installed by a SMUD-approved solar contractor, and pass inspection by SMUD representatives.

Contact:

Tammy Tabor
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
P.O. Box 15830
Sacramento, CA 95852-1830
Phone: (888) 742-7683
E-Mail: TTabor@smud.org
Web Site: http://www.smud.org

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