San Miguel Power Association - Renewable Energy Rebate Program

March 24, 2023

Summary

San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) is providing rebates to its residential and commercial customers for installing photovoltaic (PV), small wind, and small hydroelectric systems, as well as other renewable energy systems on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must own the system to qualify for the rebate. Systems leased from a third party are ineligible. 

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Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Colorado
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.smpa.com/content/renewable-rebates
Administrator: San Miguel Power Association
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Wind (Small)
  • Hydroelectric (Small)
Incentive Amount: $0.10 per Watt-DC
Maximum Incentive: Residential PV: $300 or up to 3 kW
Commercial PV: $1,000 or up to 10 kW
Small Wind Residential: $300 or up to 3 kW Small Hydro: $1,000 or up to 10 kW Small Hydro Residential: $300
Eligible System Size: Residential Wind and PV Systems: 100% of consumption history or 3 kW, whichever is less
Commercial Wind and PV Systems: 100% of consumption history or 10 kW, whichever is less
Equipment Requirements: Solar: Must be grid tied, inverters listed and approved. Rebate may be adjusted for shade and orientation losses. Wind: Must be certified by the Small Wind Certification Council. Must be grid tied and system must be UL listed and approved. Hydro: Must be grid tied and system must be UL listed and approved
Installation Requirements: PV: Contractor must be a NABCEP Certified PV installer
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Granted to utility

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaics, Wind (Small), Hydroelectric (Small)
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 0.10 $/W, The incentive has a minimum of $300.00, The system has a minimum of 3.00 kW
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaics, Hydroelectric (Small)
Sectors: Commercial
Parameters: The incentive is 0.10 $/W, The incentive has a minimum of $1000.00, The system has a minimum of 10.00 kW

Contact

Name: Member Services - SMPA
Organization: San Miguel Power Association
Address: PO Box 1150
Ridgway CO 81432
Phone: (970) 626-5549
Email: rebates@smpa.com

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.