Ashland Electric Utility - Bright Way to Heat Water Rebate (Oregon)
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Oregon
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|---|---|
| Name | Ashland Electric Utility - Bright Way to Heat Water Rebate |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Residential |
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | Utility |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | $0.40/annual kWh saved (on average $800 to $1,000)
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| Maximum Incentive | $1,000
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| Program Administrator | Ashland Electric Utilities Department |
| Website | http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=14015
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
The City of Ashland Conservation Division offers a solar water heating program to its residential electric customers who currently use an electric water heater. Under "The Bright Way to Heat Water Program," qualified home owners may choose either the cash rebate or a zero-interest loan. Cash rebates of up to $1,000 are available for approved systems. The rebate amount is calculated as $0.40 times the estimated annual kilowatt-hour (kWh) savings (the Oregon Department of Energy provides the estimates for approved systems). Interested customers are provided site evaluations, consumer education, information about available solar systems, and the names of qualified contractors.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Larry Giardina |
|---|---|
| Department | Ashland Electric Utilities Department |
| Address | 20 East Main Street |
| Place | Ashland, Oregon |
| Zip/Postal Code | 97520 |
| Phone | (541) 552-2065 |
| Phone 2 | (541) 552-2436 |
| giardin@ashland.or.us | |
| Website | http://www.ashland.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=423 |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
References
Rebates Grants Solar Water Heating Incentives
| SWH Residential Max $ | $1,000
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|---|---|
| SWH Residential Performance-based incentive $/KWh | $0.40
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| SWH Residential Number of Years Applies | 1 |
- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
References