Texas Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 12/12/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Texas |
| Incentive Type: |
Local Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential |
| Amount: | $1.00/W up to 3,000 W
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| Maximum Incentive: | $3,000 |
| Equipment Requirements: | Must be approved through the Austin Energy PV rebate program prior to applying for the Sunset Valley rebate.
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| Installation Requirements: | System installation cost limit: $6/kW or less |
| Funding Source: | General Funds |
| Program Budget: | $30,000 (for all energy-related programs, not just the Solar PV) |
| Web Site: |
http://www.sunsetvalley.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={233E8F15-...
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Summary:
The City of Sunset Valley offers rebates to local homeowners who install photovoltaic (PV) systems on their properties. The local rebate acts as an add-on to the PV rebates that are offered by Austin Energy to its electric customers.
The Sunset Valley rebate $1.00 a watt(W) rebate for every watt up to 3,000 W. In order to qualify for the Sunset Valley rebate, the system must first qualify for an Austin Energy rebate. In addition, the system installation cost must be $6/kW or less.
The Sunset Valley rebates are in addition to the Austin Energy rebate of $2.50 per watt AC up to $15,000 per installation. In order to participate in the program, local residents must first be approved for a rebate through the Austin Energy program and meet the corresponding equipment, warranty, and installation requirements. This means that local residents of utilities other than Austin Energy are not eligible to participate in the Sunset Valley program.
Please see the program website or use the contact information below to obtain more information about this offer.
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