The SolarBC Program now offers an incentive for municipalities that are interested in installing solar hot water on municipal buildings.
The SolarBC Incentive for Municipalities is funded by the Government of British Columbia, and is delivered in cooperation with Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) federal ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program. This collaboration provides a one-stop service to BC applicants who plan to install a qualifying solar water system at an eligible property. The SolarBC Program is delivered by the BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA).
How much is the SolarBC incentive for Municipalities?
The SolarBC incentive matches the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat incentive to a maximum of $40,000. The incentive is calculated as follows: Performance Factor x Incentive Rate x collector area = anticipated incentive amount. Performance Factor is the predetermined factor for the collector installed. This factor can be found on the List of Accepted Collectors. The performance factor attributed to the collector that you have selected will be valid as of the date of reception of your CDI-2008 application.
How to apply for the SolarBC Incentive
An applicant must submit to NRCan:
A signed ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat Application Form found at: www.ecoaction.gc.ca
A signed BCSEA Consent and Release Form.
Both federal and provincial forms must be submitted together to ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat.
The SolarBC incentive for municipalities will be available until March 31, 2011.
