City Water, Light and Power's Energy Services Office is now offering rebates to residential and business customers for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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Solar Rewards rebates will be calculated at $1,500 per kW installed up to a maximum rebate of $15,000 per CWLP account. Rebates will last until budgeted Solar Rewards program funds are exhausted. Applicants will 1) be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, 2) must have CWLP metered electric service, and 3) must obtain pre-approval by CWLP before any equipment is purchased.
Rebate applications are available via the CWLP Energy Services Office nrgexprts@cwlp.com or can be requested by phone, (217) 789-2070.
Customers may combine their CWLP solar rebate with both Federal tax credits and State rebates to create a more affordable solar investment.
Here is a summary of the financial incentives available for CWLP PV owners:
1) CWLP Rebate $1,500/kW installed
2)
IL DCEO Solar & Wind Rebate - $2.25/watt or 30% of project cost (typically opens in the fall)
3)
Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit - 30% of installed cost
4)
ISEA RECAP