Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Rochester Public Utilities - Solar Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Minnesota
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics
Website:
http://www.rpu.org/your-home/rebates-programs/solar-rebates.html
Incentive Amount:
PV: $0.25 per watt
Maximum Incentive:
PV: $2,500
Eligible System Size:
Between 0.5 kW and 10 kW
Equipment Requirements:
Equipment must be new. PV modules must be certified, meeting the most current edition of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1703 (UL1703) and must have a 20 year or greater manufacturer's performance warranty. Inverters must be certified as meeting the current edition of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 1741(UL1741) and come with a minimum five-year manufacturer's warranty.

Administrator:
Rochester Public Utilities
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, State Government, Federal Government
Utility:
Rochester Public Utilities
Last Updated:
07/02/2020

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/W0.2500
Commercial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Residential
State Government
Federal Government
Solar Photovoltaics
max $2500.0000
Commercial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Residential
State Government
Federal Government
Solar Photovoltaics
max kW10.0000
Commercial
Local Government
Nonprofit
Residential
State Government
Federal Government
Solar Photovoltaics

Summary

Rochester Public Utilities provides incentives for residential and commercial customers to install photovoltaic (PV) systems. Qualifying PV systems can earn $0.25 per watt . Systems must fully comply with equipment and installation requirements set forth by RPU.

In order to obtain eligibility, customers must agree to a net-metering and interconnection contract with Rochester Public Utilities. An energy audit must also be performed prior to system installation and results shared with RPU. Incentives are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. RPU obtains the right to withdraw the program at any time without notice.