National Grid – Solar Thermal Rebate Program

Incentive Type:
Utility Rebate Program

Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat

Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Family Residential, (National Grid Customers Only)

Incentive Amount:
Residential: 15% of project cost;
Commercial/Multi-family: $3/therm based on estimated first-year savings

Maximum Incentive:
Residential: $1,500;
Commercial/Multi-family: $100,000 per project, up to 50% of project costs

Web Site:
http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com


Summary:
National Grid provides funding support to residential, commercial, industrial, and multifamily customers who install solar thermal technologies. Recommended solar thermal applications include solar hot water heating, and in some cases solar space heating or high temperature process applications. Eligibility requirements are in place to ensure quality installation of solar thermal systems.  
Residential customers: National Grid customers with eligible SHW systems can apply for a rebate of 15% off project costs up to a maximum of rebate of $1,500 for solar water heating systems . This rebate requires that participating customers share their water heating usage data for a period of 12 months in order to receive funding. National Grid works directly with residential solar installers, who submit rebate applications on behalf of the customer.  
Commercial & Industrial, and Multi-family customers: National Grid requires a free energy audit to interested participants to identify appropriate solar thermal technologies as well as estimated natural gas savings. Commercial, industrial, and multifamily customers receive a one-time rebate of $3 per therm of estimated first-year savings, up to 50% of the project costs or $100,000 per project.  
Funding is limited. For further information please vist the program website or contact National Grid using the information below.


Contact:

National Grid (Gas)
Phone: (800) 292-2032
E-Mail: solar@us.ngrid.com
Web Site: http://www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com

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