Last DSIRE Review: 10/05/2009
Program Overview:
| State: |
New Hampshire |
| Incentive Type: |
State Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Photovoltaics, Wind |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | $3/watt DC |
| Maximum Incentive: | $6,000 or 50% of system costs, whichever is less |
| Eligible System Size: | Less than 5 kW |
| Equipment Requirements: | PV systems must be UL 1703 certified; all equipment must be new.
Inverters must comply with IEEE 1547 and UL 1741. |
| Installation Requirements: | Must comply with State Building Code and National Electric Code 2008. |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: | Not specified |
| Funding Source: | Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) alternative compliance payments |
| Program Start Date: | 10/01/2009 |
| Program Expiration Date: | Not specified (PUC may modify program after 12/31/2010) |
| Web Site: |
http://www.puc.nh.gov/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergyRebates...
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Date Effective: 06/10/2009 |
Date Effective: 07/14/2009 |
Date Effective: 10/01/2009 |
Summary:
New Hampshire enacted legislation (H.B. 1628) in July 2008 requiring the state's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to establish and administer a rebate program for certain renewable-energy systems. The current rebate application period applies to systems placed into operational service on or after September 30, 2009. There are two steps to the application period: step one is the pre-approval application and step two is the final application. Both steps are required to receive the incentive.
The rebate is equal to $3 per watt of nominal generation capacity per residential owner of an eligible facility, up to $6,000 or 50% of system costs, whichever is less. Photovoltaic (PV) systems must have a peak generation capacity of less than five kilowatts (kW), must be located at the owner's residence, and must be certified as meeting UL 1703 by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. Small wind turbines must have a manufacturer's rated maximum output of less than 5 kW (at wind speed of 11 m/s) and be located at the owner's residence. If there is no rated capacity at that speed, the closest speed at which the manufacturer rates the output will be considered. No roof-top systems will be accepted, and the average wind speed at the site should be at least 10 miles per hour. All wind turbines must be mounted at least 30 feet above any obstruction within 500 foot radius. Renewable energy systems may be grid connected or off grid. Solar hot water systems are not eligible; the PUC is establishing a separate solar hot water heating incentive program. Equipment must meet applicable safety standards, and facilities must meet local zoning regulations.
The program is funded by alternative compliance payments from the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Rebates will be awarded to the extent that funding is available. Notarized applications must be submitted in paper-copy format, no electronically submitted applications will be accepted.
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