Duquesne Light Company - Residential Solar Water Heating Program (Pennsylvania)
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Pennsylvania
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|---|---|
| Name | Duquesne Light Company - Residential Solar Water Heating Program |
| Incentive Type | Utility Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Multi-Family Residential, Residential, Mobile Homes |
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | Utility |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | $286/system
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| Eligible System Size | No general size limitations for system, but solar storage tanks must have a capacity of at least 1.25 gallons/square foot of collector |
| Equipment Requirements | System must be new and Energy Star certified (requires SRCC OG-300 certification, 10-year warranty on collectors, 6-year warranty on tank, 2-year warranty on controllers, 1-year warranty on piping and parts); have a 1 year installation warranty; and meet various other technical requirements (see application for details) |
| Start Date | 2009-11-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2013-03-31 Current application
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| Installation Requirements | Must be installed by a qualified contractor (NABCEP certification or a combination of experience and other training qualifies); must retrofit or replace an existing electric water heater; have an output at least 75% of optimal; and meet various other technical specifications (see application for details)
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| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits | Not addressed. Systems are not eligible to produce Pennsylvania Solar Alternative Energy Credits (SAECs)
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| Website | http://www.duquesnelight.com/wattchoices/default.cfm
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
Duquesne Light provides rebates to its residential customers for purchasing and installing qualifying solar water heating systems. Eligible systems may receive a flat rebate of $286 per qualifying system. Various equipment, installation, contractor, and warranty requirements apply, as summarized above and described in more detail in program documents. Customers must purchase and install equipment before applying for rebate and must then fully and accurately complete the rebate form and send it to the address stated on the document. Rebates are paid by debit card, which should be received within 60 days of the submission of the rebate form. Application forms, terms and conditions, and a list of eligible systems are available on the program website. Customers interested in participating in the program can call 877-694-2197 for further details.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Dave Defide |
|---|---|
| Department | Duquesne Light Company |
| Division | Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Program |
| Address | 411 Seventh Avenue |
| Place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Zip/Postal Code | 15219 |
| Phone | (412) 393-6107
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| Website | http://www.wattchoices.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 Max $ | $286
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|---|---|
| SWH Residential $/unit | $286
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- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
References