SEU

An initiative of the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility

500 West Loockerman St.Suite 400

Dover, Delaware 19904

www.EnergizeDelaware.org

The Sustainable Energy Utilityand Energize Delaware

The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) is a unique non-profit organization offering a one-stop resource through its Energize Delaware initiative to help residents and businesses save money through clean energy and efficiency. The DESEU was created in 2007 by the state of Delaware to foster a sustainable energy future for the state.

Green Grant Delaware Solar Thermal and Geothermal ProgramTo discuss this program in greater detail please contact the Tony DePrima, Executive Director, Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility at 302.883.3048 or by email at tony.deprima@deseu.orgEnergy Education:

Knowledge is Power

A Brighter, Cleaner Delaware: Tapping Renewable Energy ResourcesWe’re lucky to live in a state that recognizes the twin power of energy efficiency and clean energy sources like solar, wind and geothermal. Energize Delaware’s renewable energy programs are focused on helping Delawareans save money, create jobs and improve the environment. Renewable energy is a smart way to reduce your carbon footprint, stabilize electric costs, and preserve natural resources.

For more information, visit: www.energizedelaware.org/Renewable-Energy/

Making your home or business energy efficient and protecting our environment may sound costly or complicated, but it’s not. In fact you only have to remember three things:

• RETHINK how you use energy;

• RECEIVE rebates and tips on savingenergy and money;

• As a result, join in the movement toRENEW our planet.

That’s what Energize Delaware is all about. We provide rebates, tips, low interest financing and other energy-saving solutions to residents, businesses, non-profits who want to reduce their utility bills and protect our state’s natural resources.

Green Grant Delaware Solar Thermal and Geothermal Program

Rebates are available for solar hot water and geothermal systems up to $200,000. This program is open to non-residential and non-profit customers anywhere in Delaware regardless of utility jurisdiction.

ObjectiveTo create demand for solar thermal and geothermal technologies in Delaware and grow green jobs, the Delaware Sustainable Utility (DESEU) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) jointly launched a new incentive program for solar hot water and geothermal systems.

General Program Limits

• Rebate up to $200,000 for either technology

• Project limit set at 80% of thermal load

• The Geothermal rebate cannot exceed 50% of the project cost

• The Solar Thermal rebate cannot exceed 30% of the project cost

GeothermalRebate Amount

• Non-residential: $800/ton for the first 2 tons and$700/ton for over 2 tons

• Non-profit: $1000/ton for the first 2 tons and$800/ton for over 2 tons

Eligibility Requirements

• Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of at least 18; and

• Coefficient of Performance (COP) of at least 3.6

Solar ThermalRebate Amount

• Non-residential: $0.65 per kWh saved

• Non-profit: $1.00 per kWh saved

Eligibility Requirements

• OG-300 certification by the Solar Rating andCertification (SRCC); or

• Energy savings calculated by licensed Delawareprofessional engineers

Application Process

Apply at www.greengrantdelaware.com. Rebates are paid directly to grantee following project completion.

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Sustainable Energy Utility