Minnesota Power’s Solar Electric Rebate Program

1. Minnesota Power offers a $2,000/kilowatt rebate up to a maximum of $4,000.

2. The state of Minnesota offers offers rebates through the Solar Electric Rebate Program. Rebates range from from $1,000 – $10,000 per customer, subject to availability of funds. To find out more visit the state of Minnesota Solar Electric Rebate Program or call 1-800-657-3710

Conditions:

• Rebates are limited to one rebate per customer and are subject to availability of funding.
  
  
• The solar electric system must be grid-connected and installed on or before December 31, 2009. The system must meet the installation completion timeline established by the Minnesota Solar Rebate Program (within six months).
  
  
• Participants must be Minnesota Power customers served on a retail basis. Rebate applies to all customer classes (residential, commercial, and industrial).
  
  
• The applicant must apply for and receive a rebate confirmation through the State of Minnesota Solar Electric Rebate Program.
  
  
• The Minnesota Power Solar Electric Rebate Program has limited funds which are allocated on a first come first served basis. (Contact Minnesota Power to determine availability of funds.)
  
  
• A minimum system sizing of 1 kW and maximum of 2 kW (panel ratings) will be rebated through Minnesota Power.
  
  
• The system must be installed using an approved installer. (Contact Minnesota Power for a listing of approved installers.)
  
  
• Minnesota Power reserves the right to limit the number of rebates per installer per year.
  
  
• Representatives from Minnesota Power must be allowed on site to verify the characteristics of the site, inspect the installation and collect data on the electricity produced by the system. The participant must also agree to provide Minnesota Power digital images of the installation for use on its website and in printed materials. They must also provide access to the site for small group demonstrations.
  
  
• Minnesota Power reserves the right to reject any application whose installation site is compromised by shading from nearby objects.
  

• Installation details, requirements and eligible equipment are consistent with the State of Minnesota Solar Electric Rebate Program.
  
  
• Installations are subject to the requirements and provisions of Minnesota statute (216B.164), Minnesota rules (Chapter 7835), and according to the guidelines of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. Standard 929, the National Electric Code Article 690, and Minnesota Power interconnection requirements.

How to participate:

• Send a copy of completed state rebate application at time of applying for state rebate to MP.
  
  
• Complete and return MP’s preliminary Application for Operation of Customer-Owned Generation with an application fee (currently being established - 032604).
  
  
• Send a copy of Rebate confirmation from the State to MP
  
  
• Allow a MP Representative to complete the site assessment
  
  
• Complete and return MP’s final Application for Operation of Customer-owned Generation application
  
  
• Apply for and receive all required permits
  
  
• Install system using a trained installer. Do-it-yourselfers can qualify for the State rebate only. (Contact Minnesota Power for a listing of trained installers)
  
  
• Have system inspected and approved by State Electrical Inspector
  
  
• Allow MP Representative to the visit site to verify and approve the installation meets utility interconnection requirements
  
  
• Send completed copies of the State Rebate Claim form and MP Rebate Claim forms to MP
  
  
• Receive a check from MP in six to eight weeks
  

Minnesota Power Solar Electric Program manager:

Dean Talbott
3215 Arrowhead Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
1-800-228-4966, Ext. 2843
Fax 218-720-2795
dtalbott@mnpower.com

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