Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Ukiah Utilities - PV Buydown Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
California
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics
Website:
http://www.cityofukiah.com/electric-utility/#photovoltaic
Incentive Amount:
Incentive Rate for systems installed between 7/1/16 and 6/30/17:
$0.28/watt AC; incentive may be reduced based on expected performance
Maximum Incentive:
Residential: $7,000; Commercial: $25,000
Eligible System Size:
1 MW maximum
Equipment Requirements:
Flat plate PV modules and inverters must be UL-certified and must appear on the latest California Energy Commission-certified list.
Systems must carry a minimum 10-year, full-system warranty.
Installation Requirements:
PV systems must be installed by appropriately licensed California contractors in accordance with all local and state regulations.
Administrator:
City of Ukiah
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Residential
Utility:
City of Ukiah
Last Updated:
12/10/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/W-AC0.2800
Residential
Solar Photovoltaics
max $7000.0000
Residential
Solar Photovoltaics
$/W-AC0.2800
Commercial
Solar Photovoltaics
max $25000.0000
Commercial
Solar Photovoltaics

Summary

The City of Ukiah Electric Department is currently revising this program. Contact the department with any questions at (707)-467-5711.

Through Ukiah Utilities’ PV Buydown Program, residential and commercial customers are eligible for a $0.28-per-watt AC rebate on qualifying grid-connected PV systems up to a maximum system size of 1 MW. In keeping with SB1, the incentive level will decrease annually on July 1 over the 10 year life of the program. Rebates are available on a first come, first served basis and are limited to $7,000 per residential installation and $25,000 per commercial installation.