OVERVIEW

Green Energy Ohio (GEO) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economically and environmentally sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio. GEO serves as the Ohio Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. 

GEO is pleased to announce that it has been selected by The Sierra Club to receive funding to administer a solar thermal rebate program in Ohio. GEO is now receiving applications for rebates on solar water heating systems purchased after April 1, 2009 on residential properties in Ohio for the primary purpose to supplement domestic water heating. Qualifying applicants may apply for the rebate to cover a portion of the costs of eligible projects. Rebate funds are limited, but subject to program conditions and requirements, qualifying applications will be funded until all the funds allocated for this Notice of Funding Availability (GEO NOFA 09-01) have been exhausted. (Update: As of April 2010 this program is still fully funded and should remain fully funded through 2010)

HOW HOMEOWNERS CAN PARTICIPATE

HOW CONTRACTORS CAN BECOME LISTED AS ELIGIBLE INSTALLERS IN THE PROGRAM
   1.   Review the GEO Solar Thermal Rebate Overview & Requirements document
   2.   Review Appendix 1 - GEO Solar Thermal Installer Eligibility Form
   3.   Complete and submit the GEO Solar Thermal Installer Eligibility Form to Green Energy Ohio
   4.   Wait for approval as an Eligible Installer in the Program before submitting Applications on behalf of customers 

DOWNLOAD FORMS

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GEO Solar Thermal Rebate Overview & Requirements & Application Forms

Appendix 1 - GEO Solar Thermal Installer Eligibility Form

Appendix 2 -List of Eligible Solar Thermal Installers

Homeowner Frequently Asked Questions Document

PHOTO GALLERY

42 Solar Hot Water Sites on the 2009 Ohio Solar Tour

OTHER INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS IN OHIO

30% Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Energy Conservation for Ohioans (ECO-Link) Program

ODOD - Advanced Energy Program Grants - Multi Family Residential Solar Thermal Incentive

For the most complete list of all renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives, visit: www.dsireusa.org

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