New York: NYSERDA - On-Site Small Wind Incentive Program
Incentives for new and grid-connected wind power systems, ranging from 800W-250kW.
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Note: The deadline for applications under this solicitation has now expired. NYSERDA has submitted a 2010 - 2015 Customer-Sited Tier (CST) Operating Plan to the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) describing how it expects the program to operate for future years, but it is unclear at present when a new solicitation will be issued.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides incentives for eligible small wind systems. Incentive payments are not paid directly to the owner of the wind system. Instead, they are paid to eligible installers that have been approved to participate in this program, but the entire incentive must be passed on to the owner of the wind system by the eligible installer. Applications are limited to one per month per installation company. This program is offered as part of the Customer-Sited Tier of the state renewable portfolio standard (RPS) program. Consequently, only customers of electricity distribution utilities that collect the RPS surcharge -- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation -- and who pay the RPS surcharge on their electric bills are eligible for program incentives.
NYSERDA has identified a total of 31 wind system models made by 17 different manufacturers as being eligible for the incentive. The eligible models range in size from 800 W to 250 kW. Each model is eligible for a different base incentive depending on its size, which can be increased or decreased depending on the height of the tower used for the system. A turbine's base incentive is calculated as the lesser of $3,500 per meter or rotor diameter or $3,500 per kilowatt (kW) of rated capacity at a wind speed of 11 meters per second. The base tower height is set at 80 feet for turbine models with incentives based on kW output, adjusted by $30 per foot of difference between tower height and base tower height. The base tower height is set at 100 feet for models with incentives based on rotor diameter, adjusted by $60 per foot of difference between tower height and base tower height. For instance, the Bergey Windpower's BWC XL.1, a 1 kW turbine, has a base incentive of $3,500 at a suggested tower height of 80 feet. If the installed tower is shorter than 80 ft, the incentive is decreased by $30 for every foot decrease. Calculated incentives for each turbine model are available on the program website.
The actual incentive can also be adjusted depending on the classification of the wind system owner. Residential, business, institutional and governmental participants receive the standard incentive, adjusted accordingly for the tower height. Commercial farms, non-profits, municipalities and counties, however, can multiply their incentive by 1.2. Schools or colleges that include wind in their curriculum can multiply their incentive by a factor of 1.4. Conversely, customers that perform more than $2,000 worth of work on their project receive a multiplication factor of 0.75 and sites with multiple wind generators receive a 0.4 multiplier. Commercial farms must provide evidence that they have at least $10,000 of farm-related average gross sales, excluding any income from leasing land. Not-for-profits must show evidence that they have 501(c)(3) status. Any schools and colleges that include wind in their curriculum must demonstrate sufficient educational benefits to NYSERDA to qualify for the higher incentive level.
All systems must be new and grid-connected. Equipment eligibility restrictions also exist for power inverters, monitoring equipment, and other system components. In addition, various siting criteria, such as setbacks from residences and hub height above nearby obstacles, apply to all systems.
Incentives are paid in two installments. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the incentive is paid after the equipment is delivered to the installation site and all required permits, approvals, certificates, etc. from all jurisdictions having authority are secured. The remaining thirty-five (35%) is paid when the wind system is grid-connected and approved by your utility. NYSERDA reserves the right to review any installation prior to final incentive payment being made.
The current solicitation has a program budget of $300,000 through June 30, 2010; however, based on the recent New York Public Service Commission (PSC) Order approving future funding of customer-sited systems through 2015, the program can be expected to continue in some form beyond this deadline. Incentives provided to customers under this program may not be combined with any other incentive programs offered by NYSERDA that are designed to directly offset the cost of a wind installation. In addition NYSERDA will own any renewable energy credits or other environmental attributes associated with energy production from rebated systems for the first three years of system operation. More Information: New York Website
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides incentives for eligible small wind systems. Incentive payments are not paid directly to the owner of the wind system. Instead, they are paid to eligible installers that have been approved to participate in this program, but the entire incentive must be passed on to the owner of the wind system by the eligible installer. Applications are limited to one per month per installation company. This program is offered as part of the Customer-Sited Tier of the state renewable portfolio standard (RPS) program. Consequently, only customers of electricity distribution utilities that collect the RPS surcharge -- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, National Grid, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation -- and who pay the RPS surcharge on their electric bills are eligible for program incentives.
NYSERDA has identified a total of 31 wind system models made by 17 different manufacturers as being eligible for the incentive. The eligible models range in size from 800 W to 250 kW. Each model is eligible for a different base incentive depending on its size, which can be increased or decreased depending on the height of the tower used for the system. A turbine's base incentive is calculated as the lesser of $3,500 per meter or rotor diameter or $3,500 per kilowatt (kW) of rated capacity at a wind speed of 11 meters per second. The base tower height is set at 80 feet for turbine models with incentives based on kW output, adjusted by $30 per foot of difference between tower height and base tower height. The base tower height is set at 100 feet for models with incentives based on rotor diameter, adjusted by $60 per foot of difference between tower height and base tower height. For instance, the Bergey Windpower's BWC XL.1, a 1 kW turbine, has a base incentive of $3,500 at a suggested tower height of 80 feet. If the installed tower is shorter than 80 ft, the incentive is decreased by $30 for every foot decrease. Calculated incentives for each turbine model are available on the program website.
The actual incentive can also be adjusted depending on the classification of the wind system owner. Residential, business, institutional and governmental participants receive the standard incentive, adjusted accordingly for the tower height. Commercial farms, non-profits, municipalities and counties, however, can multiply their incentive by 1.2. Schools or colleges that include wind in their curriculum can multiply their incentive by a factor of 1.4. Conversely, customers that perform more than $2,000 worth of work on their project receive a multiplication factor of 0.75 and sites with multiple wind generators receive a 0.4 multiplier. Commercial farms must provide evidence that they have at least $10,000 of farm-related average gross sales, excluding any income from leasing land. Not-for-profits must show evidence that they have 501(c)(3) status. Any schools and colleges that include wind in their curriculum must demonstrate sufficient educational benefits to NYSERDA to qualify for the higher incentive level.
All systems must be new and grid-connected. Equipment eligibility restrictions also exist for power inverters, monitoring equipment, and other system components. In addition, various siting criteria, such as setbacks from residences and hub height above nearby obstacles, apply to all systems.
Incentives are paid in two installments. Sixty-five percent (65%) of the incentive is paid after the equipment is delivered to the installation site and all required permits, approvals, certificates, etc. from all jurisdictions having authority are secured. The remaining thirty-five (35%) is paid when the wind system is grid-connected and approved by your utility. NYSERDA reserves the right to review any installation prior to final incentive payment being made.
The current solicitation has a program budget of $300,000 through June 30, 2010; however, based on the recent New York Public Service Commission (PSC) Order approving future funding of customer-sited systems through 2015, the program can be expected to continue in some form beyond this deadline. Incentives provided to customers under this program may not be combined with any other incentive programs offered by NYSERDA that are designed to directly offset the cost of a wind installation. In addition NYSERDA will own any renewable energy credits or other environmental attributes associated with energy production from rebated systems for the first three years of system operation. More Information: New York Website
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