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Cash Rebates For Wind Power And Hydroelectric Systems

"These projects deliver benefits on many levels: they reduce energy bills, provide learning opportunities, help the environment, and increase our energy independence by taking advantage of abundant natural energy sources right in our own backyard." - John Hargrove
by Staff Writers
Reno NV (SPX) Sep 02, 2008
Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems. Both Nevada utilities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific Resources.

Rebates will soon be available to help customers offset installation costs for wind turbines and small, agricultural hydroelectric generating plants. In addition, more rebates will be available to customers who install solar photovoltaic systems.

The last session of the Nevada State Legislature made the SolarGenerations demonstration program permanent, doubling the total amount of installed photovoltaic energy eligible for rebates from 1,900 kilowatts to 3,760 kilowatts, and adding the new WindGenerations and HydroGenerations programs. Together, these programs are called RenewableGenerations.

Customers can apply for rebates through the new program beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Sept. 4, 2008, through 5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on October 8, 2008.

Customers are encouraged to apply early as applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis, and the opportunity to apply is only available once a year. The RenewableGenerations team is available to answer questions about the application process.

Eligible customers include Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power residential and small business customers who plan on installing a photovoltaic system or a wind turbine at their homes or businesses. Schools and public buildings are also eligible for rebates for solar and wind energy. Only agricultural customers who plan on installing hydroelelectric power are eligible for the HydroGenerations program.

"RenewableGenerations will build on the SolarGenerations Program and develop new elements for wind and hydro, including a network of electrical contractors to help recruit customers," said John Hargrove, program manager for energy efficiency and conservation for Sierra Pacific and Nevada Power.

"These projects deliver benefits on many levels: they reduce energy bills, provide learning opportunities, help the environment, and increase our energy independence by taking advantage of abundant natural energy sources right in our own backyard."

Added Hargrove, "We're fortunate in Nevada because of the strong support for renewable energy shown by the State Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. As a result of their efforts, Nevada has one of the nation's most progressive programs to encourage customer-installed renewable energy."

For more information about the continuing Rebate levels for the 2009-2010 program year are:

For SolarGenerations: Residential -- up to 5,000 watts at $2.30 per watt Small Business -- up to 30,000 watts at $2.30 per watt Schools -- up to 50,000 watts at $4.60 per watt Public Buildings -- up to 30,000 watts at $4.60 per watt

For WindGenerations: $2.50 per watt up to 10 kilowatts $1.50 per watt for systems larger than 10 kilowatts (certain rules and restriction may apply)

For HydroGenerations: $2.50 per watt (available for agricultural customers meeting certain criteria)

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