Black Hills Energy - Solar Power Program

May 22, 2021

Summary

Black Hills Energy has a performance-based incentive (PBI) for photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 500 kilowatts (kW) in capacity. In exchange for a PBI, Black Hills Energy earns the renewable energy credits (RECs) associated with the PV-generated electricity for a period of time.

All incentive payments are subject to the availability of funds and a pre-installation site inspection. Black Hills Energy has established participation caps for each tier. The status of funding availability for each tier is available on the website above. PV installations are subject to on-site supervision by a NABCEP-certified professional to maintain a 3:1 ratio for the installation crew (one certified installer for every three solar installers). See the program web site for complete details. 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Colorado
Incentive Type: Performance-Based Incentive
Web Site: https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/services/colorado-solar-program/private-site-solar-program
Administrator: Black Hills Energy
Start Date: 7/1/2006
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount: Systems sized 0.5 kW - 30 kW: $0.030 per kWh is paid over a 10-year period
Systems sized 30.001 kW - 500 kW: $0.060 per kWh is paid over a 10-year period
Terms: 10 years
Eligible System Size: System must be sized to meet no more than 120% of the building's most recent 12 month demand
Equipment Requirements: PV modules must be warranted for a minimum period of 20 years. All other components (with the exception of batteries), labor and installation must be warranted for a minimum period of 5 years. All equipment must be new, UL-listed, and meet IEEE standards.
Installation Requirements: PV installations are subject to on-site supervision by a NABCEP certified professional to maintain a 3:1 ratio for the installation crew (one certified installer for every three solar installers)
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Black Hills Energy (in exchange for PBI payment)

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaics
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The system has a maximum of 0.50 kW, The system has a minimum of 30.00 kW, The incentive is 0.03 $/kWh (10 years)
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaics
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Schools, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The system has a maximum of 30.00 kW, The system has a minimum of 500.00 kW, The incentive is 0.06 $/kWh (10 years)

Contact

Name: Black Hills PV Rebate Program
Organization: Black Hills Energy
Address: 105 South Victoria
Pueblo CO 81003
Phone: (800) 454-8651

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.