Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Residential Solar Water Heating Rebates

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
New Hampshire
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat
Website:
http://www.puc.nh.gov/Sustainable%20Energy/RenewableEnergyRebates-SWH.html
Incentive Amount:
$1,500, $1,700 or $1,900, depending on annual estimated system output
Maximum Incentive:
$1,900
Equipment Requirements:
Must be SRCC-certified and meet standards for Category C (mildly cloudy weather)
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:
Not addressed
Administrator:
New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Budget :
$20,000 (FY 2017)
Start Date:
04/21/2010
Utility:
New Hampshire Elec Coop Inc, Public Service Co of NH, Unitil Energy Systems, Granite State Electric Co
Last Updated:
06/07/2017
Funding Source
New Hampshire Renewable Energy Fund

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $1500.0000
Residential
Solar Water Heat
Solar Space Heat
max $1900.0000
Residential
Solar Water Heat
Solar Space Heat

Summary

New Hampshire offers rebates for residential solar water-heating systems. The rebate is equal to $1,500 for systems with an annual estimated output of 5.5 MMBTU to 19.9 MMBTU; $1,700 for systems with an annual estimated output of 20 MMBTU to 29.9 MMBTU; and $1,900 for systems with an annual estimated output of 30 MMBTU or more. Rebates will be awarded for eligible projects as long as program funding is available.

The application process consists of two steps. The first step is required for pre-approval and to reserve a rebate, and the second step is the final application for the rebate payment. Systems must be installed by a qualified installer authorized to do business in New Hampshire. Self-installations are allowed, but such installers are encouraged to work with the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative. See the program website for more information.

This program is funded by alternative compliance payments from New Hampshire's renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which are directed into the state's renewable energy fund.


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
New Hampshire Statutes, Chapter 362-F:105/11/20077/10/2007
NH PUC Order No. 25,09204/21/201004/21/2010