New EarthWise Solar Energy program structure
For commercial systems less than 30kW, the solar electric incentive is $2 per watt (before April 30, 2011).
For commercial systems between 30kW and 300kW, the solar electric incentive operates under a Production Based Incentive (PBI) program.
Solar electric incentive schedule
The table below details the future incentive levels for solar electric system applications.
| SRP fiscal year |
Commercial solar electric
one-time incentive |
Commercial solar electric
>30kW
PBI 20-year term |
| April 9, 2010 - April 30, 2011 |
$2/watt
$60,000 max |
$0.147/kWh |
| May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012 |
$1.75/watt
$52,500 max |
$0.136/kWh |
Solar water heating incentive schedule
| SRP fiscal year |
Commercial solar water heating
one-time incentive |
Commercial solar water heating
>$100,000 incentive
PBI 10-year term |
Commercial solar pool heating
one-time incentive |
| May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 |
$0.50/kWh
$100,000 max |
$0.08/kWh |
$0.25/kWh
$100,000 max |
For residential inquiries, please contact us at EarthWiseSolar@srpnet.com.
For commercial inquiries, please contact us at EarthWiseSolarbiz@srpnet.com.
SRP reserves the right to adjust the incentive calculation method, including the amount per kWh, and cap at any time for any reason. SRP desires to maximize the number of customers who can participate in the program and may reduce the incentive per generating facility if the funds are quickly reserved. SRP reserves the right to discontinue or suspend the EarthWise solar energy program at any time by posting a notice on the SRP website.
