Utility Rebate Program
Texas
Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Solar Attic Fans, Solar Water Wells

Commercial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional, Must be a GVEC member

PV: $2.00/watt
Solar Water Heaters: $1,000/unit
Solar Attic Fans: $50/unit
Solar Water Wells: $750/unit 
Wind-electric: $1.50/watt

PV: $8,000 
Solar Water Heaters: $1,000 
Solar Attic Fans: $250 (five fans) 
Solar Water Wells: $750 
Wind-electric: $6,000

No minimum specified, PV and wind limited to 20 kW

Equipment generally must be new, other requirements vary by technology; PV modules must be listed as eligible by California Energy Commission (CEC); solar water heaters must be SRCC certified; wind systems must be UL certified and have a 5-year manufacturer's warranty; inverters must have 5-year manufacturer's warranty

Systems must be installed by an approved contractor; solar water heaters must pre-heat water for an permanently installed electric water heater

Not specified


12/31/2009 (current program year)

http://www.gvec.org/safety_con/efficiencyrebate.shtml

Summary:
The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) offers rebates to its member customers for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar water heaters, solar attic fans, solar water wells, and wind electric systems within its service territory. In order to be eligible under the current program, systems must be installed between March 2, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Rebate amounts and limitations vary by technology as follows:

• PV: PV: $2.00/watt up to $8,000, maximum system size of 20 kW  
  
• Solar Water Heaters: $1,000/unit  
  
• Solar Attic Fans: $50/unit up to $250 (maximum of five fans)  
  
• Solar Water Wells: $750/unit  
  
• Wind-electric: $1.50/watt up to $6,000, maximum system size of 20 kW

In order to qualify for a rebate, systems must generally be new and meet a variety of equipment, warranty, and installation requirements that vary by technology (e.g., PV systems must be listed by the California Energy Commission). Solar water heaters must pre-heat water for a permanently installed electric water heater. All units must be installed by a program approved contractor according to the manufacturer's specified procedures and codes.  
 
Grid-connected renewable electricity systems must meet the standards of the National Electric Code (NEC) as well as the GVEC's own interconnection rules, code, and by-laws. Interconnection will take place at the GVEC's dual-register meter and electricity produced by the system will be purchased by the GVEC at the utility's renewable energy rate. This is not a net metering arrangement. The utility reserves to the right to inspect rebated systems in order to verify that they comply with program guidelines.  
 
Prospective applicants should consult the program website for a more detailed explanation of program requirements and rules or contact the utility using the information below.





Contact:
Customer Assistance - GVEC Rebate Program
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
PO Box 118
Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone: (800) 223-4832 
Fax: (830) 857-1223
E-Mail: info@gvec.org
Web Site: http://www.gvec.org/