GWP Business Solar Solutions Program

Thank you for your interest in Glendale Water & Power's Solar Solutions Program. Due to the success of this program, we have received an unanticipated number of applications this year and have reached our incentive cap. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to continue offering our solar rebates since all funding has been reserved. However, all applications received before October 17, 2011 will be processed this year, and applications received after that date will be added to a waiting list for the next fiscal year, pending funding availability.

Having your application on the Solar Solutions waiting list does not guarantee an automatic approval of incentives or confirmation into the program for 2012. New funding may be available July 1, 2012. Glendale City Council first adopted Glendale Water & Power's State-mandated SB-1 Solar Program in 2006 and the program is presented to the City Council for its approval each year during the normal Public Benefit Charge program and budget process. City Council reserves the right to annul the funding for the program or decrease the incentive rate. Customers on the waiting list will be notified if more funding is available in the next fiscal year.

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 $2.00 per watt for installed systems sized 30 KWdc or less, $0.230 per kWh for greater than 30 KWdc 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 2010, 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. Incentive is calculated based on customers 100% historical usage. Paid incentive will not exceed $100,000 per customer per fiscal year.

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.

• EPA website - Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

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 the Solar Solutions Hotline at (818) 548-2750 for any further questions.

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!

• California Solar Initiative Program Handbook
• 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

This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice and is provided to qualified customers on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are no longer available.