Solar Water Heating Rebate

Use The Power of the Sun

Today’s solar water heating systems not only keep swimming pools warm—they can also heat much of your home’s water. Their popularity is increasing, for several reasons. Solar water heating systems are reliable, adaptable, and pollution-free because they use renewable energy from the sun. Many systems include sleek, attractive, low-relief collectors that people often mistake for skylights. A solar water heating system is a substantial but rewarding investment. It can reduce your monthly electric bill while helping to protect our environment. Being informed and planning carefully will ensure that you’ve chosen the right system. Because of federal and state incentives along with South River EMC's $1,000 rebate to members, installing a solar water heating system has never been a better deal.

Eligibility:
• You must receive electric service from South River EMC in your home.
• The unit must have been newly installed after 1/01/09 to qualify for rebate.
• Member is responsible for registering the solar water heating system with the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
• System must be checked for compliance by an authorized South River EMC employee before a rebate is issued.
• Member must sign an agreement, which allows the Cooperative the rights to any renewable energy certificates produced from the solar water heating unit in exchange for the rebate.

System Requirements:
• All solar collectors must have OG-100 certification by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation. (SRCC). All solar water heating systems must have SRCC OG-300 certification.
• Eligible solar water heating systems must incorporate freeze and over heat protection strategies that:
— Require no regular manual operations on the part of the residence occupant.
• Collectors must be oriented to face within 45 degrees of due south with a tilt angle between 15 and 40 degrees above the southern horizon.
• Collectors oriented east, west or that are flat mounted, must be correctly sized using a corrective factor formula.
• System must be installed by a contractor currently certified to install solar water heaters by the SRCC and has all required NC licenses and certifications.

Restrictions:
• Rebates are subject to change without notice.
• All rebates are subject to approval and are contingent upon fund availability.

How to apply:
• Decide which system works best for your home.
• Contact a qualified installer.
• Complete installation.

Call Catherine O'Dell at 910-230-2982 to receive an application or e-mail a request to sremc@sremc.com.

Contractors:
South River EMC does not make recommendations of contractors, however for informational purposes you can visit the Web site of the following companies in our area to learn more about solar water heating.