Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power & Light) - Renewable Incentives Grant Program

January 13, 2011

Summary

Note: Deactivated because WPL does no offer direct grants or other financial incentives to its customers. Rather, through the Focus On Energy Public Benefits Fund, WPL Customers (and that of other utilities) pay into the Renewable Energy PBF.

WPL’s Renewables Incentive Program offers both low-cost financing and grants for solar-electric, solar water heating and wind projects undertaken by government or non-profit* entities. The grants program is designed to encourage the implementation of cost-effective non-residential renewable energy projects. It was developed as a voluntary initiative that provides incentives to be used in conjunction with all Focus on Energy, state and federal incentives. Individual system size is not limited under the program, but eligible systems must meet other applicable Focus on Energy equipment and installation requirements in order to be eligible for funding. The incentive amount is calculated as seven times the annual cost of energy displaced by the system, up to 50% of the remaining system cost after other incentives.

Participants in WPL’s Advanced Renewable Tariff (ART) are not eligible to receive either a grant or project financing from WPL. Ownership of renewable energy credits produced by funded systems is subject to negotiation with the utility. Click here for further information on Alliant Energy's interconnection requirements. For further information, interested parties may call the Distributed Resources Hotline (1-800-972-5325) or use the general customer service contact information below.

*Non-profits include federal income tax exempt corporations, community chests, funds, foundations or trusts registered as 501(c)(3) organizations.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Web Site: http://www.alliantenergy.com/Environmental/RenewableAlternativeEnergy/index.htm
Administrator: Alliant Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Wind (All)
  • Wind (Small)
Incentive Amount: Seven times the annual cost of the energy displaced by the system, using statewide utility costs.
Maximum Incentive: Limited to 50 percent of the total project cost remaining after all other incentives are applied. Approximately 15 percent of project costs for schools and governments; approximately 20% of project costs for non-profits
Equipment Requirements: Systems must meet all Focus on Energy equipment and technical requirements (e.g., 2-year installation warranty, 1-year equipment warranty, SRCC certification, etc.)
Installation Requirements: Systems must meet all Focus on Energy installation requirements and all WPL Customer-owned generation requirements

Contact

Name: Customer Service - WPL Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Organization: Alliant Energy
Address: 4902 North Biltmore Lane, Suite 1000
Madison WI 53701-2148
Phone: (800) 255-4268
Email: customercare@alliantenergy.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.