Wednesday, March 23, 2011

New Solar Incentive Program from FPL...

The new solar incentive program from FPL should be available next month or later in May, If you have any projects that need solar you will want to be first in line when they make the announcement. The program is funded for the next six years but they only have 14 million per year to spend and we know the money will go quick.  Here's a basic breakdown of the program:

Residential Solar Water Heating Pilot -This program encourages customers to install solar water heating systems in residential homes. FPL will offer up to a maximum of $1 ,000 per installed solar water heating system. The Company projects participation by 4,970 customers.
Business Solar Water Heating Pilot -This program encourages customers to install solar water heating systems in businesses. FPL will offer up to a maximum of $30 per 1,000 BTU/day of the maximum rated output of the installed solar water heating system. The Company expects 76 participants.
Residential Photovoltaic Pilot -This program encourages customers to install photovoltaic systems in residential homes. FPL will offer a maximum incentive of $2,000 per the rated kW ($2/watt) of the installed photovoltaic panels. Participation is projected to be 340 customers.
Business Photovoltaic Pilot -This program encourages business customers to install photovoltaic systems. FPL will offer a maximum incentive of $2,000 per the rated kW ($2/watt) of the installed photovoltaic panels. FPL projects 79 participants.
                Business Photovoltaic for Schools Pilot -This program is designed to provide PV systems and educational materials for selected schools in all public school districts throughout the FPL territory. The selected schools will receive an installed PV system at no cost to the school. Installations will be performed in 21 schools.