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Solar Energy Incentives
Information for Anaheim Customers Considering the Addition of Solar Electric Generation to their Home or Business

**FY 2013/14 Rebate ** - Solar rebate reservation period is currently closed and will reopen in January 2014.    

Anaheim Public Utilities makes installing a solar energy system on your home or business more affordable by providing financial rebates to our customers who purchase and install solar energy systems.  Each January, the financial rebates available for the following fiscal year are made available on a first-come, first-served basis using an automated reservation system.

For more information: Solar Advantage Program Manager. 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 801, Anaheim, CA 92805. anaheimsolar@anaheim.net. 714.765.4182.

For program information specific to Residential, Commercial, and Sun Power for the Schools, please see the following program guidelines:

 

Guidelines

Forms

For more information: Solar Advantage Program Manager. 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 801, Anaheim, CA 92805. anaheimsolar@anaheim.net. 714.765.4182.

Anaheim Public Utilities Incentive Summary

Solar Energy Buydown Programs

Expected Performance Based Incentive
(EPBI)1

Performance Based Incentive (PBI)2

Payment Year

July 1 thru June 30

Residential/
per Watt

Commercial (<50kW)/
per Watt

Commercial
(>50kW)/
per kilowatt-hour

FY 2014-2015

$1.50

$1.50

$0.15

1 Expected Performance Based Incentive (EPBI) is based on calculated expected performance, taking into account all major factors that affect performance of the particular installation in the given location. To calculate the EPBI for your project, your installer will use PowerClerk.
2 Performance-based incentives pay the owner on the basis of the energy produced from their system. To calculate the PBI for your project, your installer will use PowerClerk.

Guidelines

  • Permit Fee Waiver: To support customer commitment to renewable energy, Anaheim Public Utilities offers a permit fee waiver for customers who install solar energy photovoltaic systems in Anaheim. The fee waiver is initiated upon submittal for plan check and when a permit is issued.
  • Incentives are limited to 1) not to exceed historic consumption need (based on usage from previous year) or projected energy needs (Title 24) of the customer at the site of installation, and 2) one megawatt.
  • Applications must have an approved Program reservation prior to plan check submittal.
  • Solar energy leases are eligible for Anaheim Solar Advantage Program rebates. However, the boilerplate lease agreement must be reviewed by Anaheim's City Attorney first to assure compliance with our Program requirements. Contact the anaheimsolar@anaheim.net to submit lease agreement for review.
  •  Customers planning on operating a grid-tied solar energy system in the City of Anaheim must have an approved Interconnection Agreement for Net Energy Metering. Please see Frequently Answered Questions for more information on Net Energy Metering in the City of Anaheim.
  • Power Purchase Agreements are not eligible for Anaheim Solar Advantage Program rebates. Power Purchase Providers must be in compliance with Anaheim Public Utilities’ Rule 28.  For more information click here.  
  • Rebates are subject to available funds.

Helpful Tips

Are you considering installing solar energy at your home or business? Here are some tips to help you through your decision making process:

  • Anaheim Public Utilities has offered a solar energy buydown program since 2001.
  • The average size of solar energy systems for homes in Anaheim is about five kilowatts (AC).
  • AC (alternating current) is the form of electricity delivered to homes and businesses in Anaheim. Electricity generated by solar systems starts out as DC, or direct current, and then is run through an inverter to make it compatible with our system and the grid.
  • The amount of space you will need for a solar system is about 110 square feet for every 1,000 watts of installed power.
  • Solar energy systems produce more energy if they are oriented in a south-facing direction. If a south-facing position is not possible on your site, the next best orientations are to the southwest, southeast, west and then east. Do not install solar electric panels facing north.
  • Shade on solar energy systems will reduce the power output. Avoid installing solar energy panels in a location that will be shaded from the sun.

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