Bryan Texas Utilities - Solar Hot Water Rebate Program (Texas)
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Texas
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|---|---|
| Name | Bryan Texas Utilities - Solar Hot Water Rebate Program |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, All BTU Customers |
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Active Incentive | No |
| Incentive Inactive Date | 2013-05-07 |
| Implementing Sector | Utility |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | Existing Homes and Businesses: 1,500 New Construction: 1,000
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| Eligible System Size | 80 gallon minimum for storage tank, no maximum specified |
| Equipment Requirements | Systems must be new and SRCC certified; must pre-heat water for a permanently installed electric water heater; must be designed for frost protection and scale elimination or remediation; major components must have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Start Date | 04/2008 |
| Expiration Date | 2013-09-30 or when funds are exhausted.
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| Installation Requirements | Must be installed by a licensed contractor; Equipment must meet all applicable city codes and adhere to the city building permit process
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| Maximum Incentive | 1,500 |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits | Bryan Texas Utility
|
| Program Budget | $16,5000
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| Program Administrator | Bryan Texas Utilities |
| Website | http://www.btutilities.com/GreenPlus/Rebates/Common/SolarWaterHeater/
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) offers its residential, commercial, and municipal customers up front rebates for the purchase and installation of solar hot water heaters. Only systems that preheat water for a permanently installed electric hot water heater are eligible to receive the incentive. Rebate levels vary by customer class.
Rebates
- Residential and commercial (new construction): $1,000
- Residential and commercial (existing homes and buildings): $1,500
All systems must be new, SRCC certified, and have a storage tank capacity of at least 80 gallons. Systems must also be designed for frost protection, scale elimination or remediation, and have a 5-year warranty on all major components. Existing tanks that are less than 5 years old may be used, but tanks more than 4 years old must be flushed prior to system activation. All systems must be installed by a licensed contractor and comply with all applicable city codes and permitting requirements. Participants must sign an agreement stating their intention to maintain the system in proper working order for at least 5 years and allow BTU to inspect the system. Failure to maintain the system may result in repayment of a prorated portion of the rebate. Participants must also sign a Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Assignment Form handing over all RECs produced by the system to BTU.
A licensed electrician contracted by BTU will install a free Cycle Saver water heater timer after system verification. Please see the program website for additional details.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Solar Water Heater Rebates |
|---|---|
| Department | Bryan Texas Utilities |
| Address | 205 E. 28th Street |
| Place | Bryan, Texas |
| Zip/Postal Code | 77803 |
| Phone | (979) 821-5715
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| Website | http://www.btutilities.com |
- 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 Min Size | 80 |
|---|---|
| SWH Residential Size Unit | gal |
| SWH Commercial Min Size | 80 |
| SWH Commercial Size Unit | gal |
| SWH Residential Max $ | $1,500 |
| SWH Commercial Max $ | $1,500 |
| SWH Non-profit Max $ | $1,500
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- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
References