(a) Consistent with subdivision (c) of Section 2863, the commission shall consider reductions over time in rebates provided through the program. The rebates shall be structured so as to drive down the cost of the solar thermal technologies, and be paid out on a performance-based incentive basis so that incentives are earned based on the actual energy savings, or on predicted energy savings as established by the commission.
(b) The commission shall consider federal tax credits and other incentives available for this technology when determining the appropriate rebate amount.
(c) The commission shall consider the impact of rebates for solar thermal systems pursuant to this article on existing incentive programs for energy efficiency technology.
(d) In coordination with the commission, the Energy Commission shall consider, when appropriate, coupling rebates for solar thermal systems with complementary energy efficiency technologies, including, but not limited to, efficient hot water heating tanks and tankless or on demand hot water systems that can be installed in addition to the solar thermal system.
(e) The commission may consider adjustments to the rebate levels within the service territory of a gas corporation to address gas shortages or similar gas supply constraints, as determined by the commission.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 473, Sec. 9. (AB 797) Effective January 1, 2018. Inoperative August 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2867.4.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018