Solar Water Heater Rebate
The power of the sun -- delivered straight to your hot water heater
Save money and save energy when you invest in a solar water heating system for your home and participate in this new program.
Solar Water Heating with EnergyWise savings+
- $450 upfront credit from Progress Energy, and up to $60* in credits every year
- Federal tax credits up to 30 percent**
- Savings up to 85 percent on your hot water costs
How the program works
- As part of our year-round EnergyWise program, we’ll install free
special equipment in your home that enables us to briefly cycle power
to your electric hot water, heating or cooling system during periods of
peak community demand. Most customers say they hardly notice the
infrequent suspensions. Participation entitles you to a monthly credit
on your energy bill based on your level of energy usage.
- The savings kick in when you invest in a solar water heater and
have it installed by an approved contractor. Remember to get your
EnergyWise system installed first so you’ll qualify for the Progress
Energy rebate.
Frequently asked questions and answers about the program
View questions and answers about the solar water heating program by topic:
Pre-Purchase Questions:
Post-Purchase Questions:
Lower your electric bills and eliminate three cars’ worth of harmful emissions
According to the Florida Solar Energy Center, “A solar water heater
should save between 50 percent and 85 percent of the hot water portion
of the monthly utility bill, or $200 to $300 per year for a family of
four, if the backup element is kept at 122° F.”
Also, by reducing your electricity demand, you can expect your
system to save more than 25,000 pounds of harmful CO2 emissions over 20
years. Taken together, it’s enough to give you a warm feeling all over.
How a solar water heater works
- Water travels in pipes through solar collectors (typically installed on your roof), where it is heated by the sun.
- Then the water is returned to the hot water storage tank, ready for use in the kitchen, bath or laundry room.
- A backup heating element is in the tank, so you’ll have plenty of hot water, no matter what the weather.
+Customers are required to purchase a new solar
water heater to be eligible for the credits and rebates. Participation
in the EnergyWise program is required for the Progress Energy rebate.
* Maximum credit includes enrollment of pool pump in the EnergyWise program.
** Federal tax credits are currently available through Dec. 31, 2016. State rebates may also be available.
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Progress Energy