Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Austin Energy - Commercial Solar PV Incentive Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Performance-Based Incentive
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Texas
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Photovoltaics
Website:
https://austinenergy.com/ae/green-power/solar-solutions/for-your-business/solar-photovoltaic-pv-incentives
Incentive Amount:
Varies base on capacity
Maximum Incentive:
Will not exceed amount on Letter of Intent
Terms:
10-year locked term
Administrator:
Austin Energy
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government, Institutional
Utility:
Austin Energy
Last Updated:
03/14/2019

Summary

Austin Energy offers a performance-based incentive to customers with a commercial account number for electricity generated by qualifying photovoltaic (PV) systems. The incentive rate varies based on capacity of  the program, locked for a 10-year term, but the maximum incentive cannot exceed the amount indicated on the Letter of Intent. Systems rated up to 20 kW-AC are also eligible for net metering.

In order to qualify for this program, PV modules must be new and be listed on the California Energy Commission's Go Solar web site. In addition, all solar panels must have a 20-year manufacturer warranty, all inverters must have a 10-year manufacturer warranty, and all systems must have a 10-year installer's warranty. Licensed electrical contractors must obtain the appropriate permits and perform all electrical connections.