GWP Solar Solutions Program

Glendale Water & Power has expanded its Solar Solutions program to include all customer groups. Starting immediately, GWP provides cash incentives to all customers that install grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. Systems must meet new project guidelines.

Cash Incentives to Go Solar

GWP's Solar Solutions Program provides up to $3.72 per watt for installed systems sized 30 KWdc or less, and the equivalent of up to $3.55 for larger systems that meet program guidelines. Actual incentives on the larger systems will be paid on a per kWh basis for electricity production over the first five years of system operation. Systems installed on affordable housing projects will be eligible for even higher incentives. These incentives will remain in effect until December 2009, and by law are required to decline at a rate of 7.0% a year. Incentive calculation will not exceed 50% of the total costs of the system.

What are Green Energy Credits?

Renewable Energy certificates (REC's) also know as green certificates, green tags, or tradable renewable certificates, represent the environmental attributes of the power produced from renewable energy projects. If you choose to keep the Green Energy Certificate, your incentive will be less. If you choose the higher incentive, GWP may keep the Renewable Energy Credits and associated renewable attributes generated by the PV system for reporting purposes.

Getting Started

1. Check out the incentive information page to determine how much you can expect to save
2. Make sure to select components which meet the requirements of GWP's Solar Incentives program.
3. Review our Step-By-Step Guide for Implementing Solar.
4. Look at our selection of helpful links on solar technology to answer any lingering questions.
5. Contact us. Contractors that are interested in installing systems 30Kwdc or less may call Suzanne Daniels at (818) 548-2750 for more information. For systems larger than 30 KWdc please contact Shant Boodanian (818) 548-2747 or Herbert Garcia (818) 548-2749.

Helpful Links on Solar

We've put together some of our favorite links regarding solar technology. Use these links to learn more about solar technology, it's benefits, potential drawbacks, and more!

• Expected Performance Based Calculations explained
• What is Net Metering?
• Corporate Solar – How it works
• Green Power Networks – Green Certificates
• Registered Solar Retailers
• Video on how solar works
• Video link about Solar Panels
• Eight questions to ask before buying solar