Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Ottawa Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Large Solar PV Funding Incentive
$860,000.00
Rebate
Description:
The Save on Energy Retrofit program is offering an incentive for distributed energy resources (DERs) for businesses in Ottawa. The incentive is for the installation of large solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and is $860 per kW AC (minimum generation capacity of 50 kW and maximum incentive is capped at 1,000 kW).
Comments on Funding:
1. Incentives are limited to 50% of the project costs, including eligible solar PV panels, inverter technologies, racking system, and installation costs.
2. Measure incentive cannot exceed $860,000 based on 1,000 kW AC total maximum output; however, systems larger than 1000 kW AC can be submitted but incentive will be capped at the 1,000 kW AC value.
December 31, 2024
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Ottawa-based businesses;
2. have installed large solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Application Steps:
1. For application details, applicants must contact the Save on Energy representatives for the Ottawa area at 1-855-654-9291 or easternoutreach@retrofitprogram.ca.
2. Companies interested in accessing this incentive are strongly encouraged to speak to their local distribution company to discuss the connection process and the allowable maximum capacity of the PV system before submitting a Retrofit program application for this measure. Hydro Ottawa CDM representatives can be reached through CDM@hydroottawa.com or 1-613-738-5474.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
Retrofit pre-project applications must be pre-approved by December 31, 2024. Projects must be completed with a connection assessment and approved to energize by December 31, 2025.
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