Redding Electric - Earth Advantage Rebate Program

The Earth Advantage Rebate Program offers rebates to residential and business customers of Redding Electric Utility (REU) for solar PV, solar thermal, and geothermal heat pump systems. As required by state law, PV incentive will decline annually. 2010 rebate amounts for residential equipment are as follows:

• Solar PV (less than 10kW): $2.42/watt for PV systems that meet REU's specifications for interconnection to the REU electrical system; $3.07/watt for PV systems that are installed on a dual tracking system that automatically adjusts the panel(s)’ inclination (tilt) and its orientation from east to west; or $3.07/watt for PV systems that are installed with an orientation ranging from 225° (Southwest) to 270° (due West) with the panels set with an incline of a 45° to 55° tilt.
• Solar Thermal (active and passive): 50% of project cost up to $1,000 for the first panel, up to $500 for the second panel and up to $250 for the third panel;
• Solar PV Attic Fan: 50% of project cost up to $150 for first fan; and up to $100 for each additional fan;
• Geothermal Heat Pump: Up to $1,000/ton for vertical loop systems up to $9,000 for residential customers (commercial customers should contact REU for their project limit).

Commercial PV systems (10kW - 1MW) will receive a performance-based incentive (PBI). The PBI for 2010 is $0.35/kWh for the first five years of actual production. Incentives are subject to available funding, require approval before installation begins, and must offset the customer's electrical load. Customers are paid directly by check for the PV and thermal rebates and receive a bill credit for the attic fan rebate. REU reserves the right to inspect all systems before issuing the rebate.

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