Georgia

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

GreyStone Power - Solar Water Heating Program

Last DSIRE Review: 10/01/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Georgia
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Amount:	$500/system
Equipment Requirements:	System must be certified OG-300 by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) System must have freeze protection (closed loop or drain back design) System must have electric backup with minimum 80 gallon storage capacity
Installation Requirements:	System must be installed by a contractor with certification from North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners or by a contractor who has been trained through approved manufacturer’s training program
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:	GreyStone Power
Web Site:	http://www.greystonepower.com/Content/solar_water_heating_rebate....

Summary:

GreyStone Power, an electricity cooperative serving 103,000 customers in Georgia, introduced a solar water heating rebate in March 2009. This $500 rebate is available to customers regardless of their current method of heating water. A list of preferred contractors is provided by GreyStone.

GreyStone will install monitoring equipment with the system to monitor system output and performance and will share this information with the customer. Contact Greystone for more information, inlcuding program requirements.

Contact:

Paula Musgrove
Greystone Power Corp.
4040 Bankhead Hwy.
Douglasville, GA 30133
Phone: (770) 370-2064
E-Mail: paula.musgrove@greystonepower.com
Web Site: http://www.greystonepower.com

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