Solar Rebates Stepping Down Faster Than Ever

Dear friends-

There really has been an explosion of interest in solar energy the last few years as prices have declined and incentives have increased.

What that also means is that solar rebates levels across the state are decreasing at a faster pace than ever.  The way that solar rebates work is that utilities most often set target installation levels in Megwatts (MW’s) with a corresponding rebate incentive associated with that level. As customers receive rebate reservations, install solar systems, and the target level is achieved, the rebate incentives drop to a lower, slightly less generous level. When the next target installation level is reached, again, the rebate incentive drops again to the next lower level. This continues, usually for 10 steps, until the rebate money is completely used up.

What most people don’t know is that you can apply for a solar rebate with any state utility and receive a rebate reservation, but in most instances, you have between 6 and 12 months to actually install the system. If you happen to know that you will install solar sometime in the next year, let us apply for your rebate! If for some reason the timing is not right for you in the next year, the reservation will simply expire. Apply as soon as possible and lock in your free month. For an average 5kw solar system, when a rebate incentive drops to the next lower level it means as much as a few thousand dollar in lost “free” money.

Really, this money is free, so don’t delay if solar is already in your plans! We’d be glad to guide you through the process if the timing is right for you.

Thanks for reading!

Brought to you by Mimeos Sustainability Consultants- Solar Energy System Installers for Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay area, California.