Solar Photovoltaic

“The Solar PV Program is currently closed for new applications as all incentive funds have been reserved.”

Program Description

Oncor’s Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Program is designed to help Oncor customers meet a portion of their electric energy needs with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The Program assists customers with selecting the best site for a solar PV system, identifying Service Providers, and provides incentives to help offset the initial cost of installing a solar PV system.

There are three main steps involved in the Program.

Step 1: Customers work with Service Providers to determine eligibility and define the technical specifications of a solar PV system suitable for their property.
Step 2: The selected Service Provider completes an incentive application and submits technical details of the proposed system for review. Oncor reviews the incentive application and informs the customer/service provider of acceptance. If your application is approved, the incentive amount is reserved.
Step 3: The Service Provider constructs the proposed solar PV system and submits the Final Application Form to Oncor.

* Upon project completion, Oncor will send an incentive check directly to the customer or Service Provider.
* Projects will be selected at random for inspection prior to incentive processing.

Customers may select a Service Provider not on the list of registered providers. However, all Service Providers must undergo an application process to become registered in the Program. Eligibility requirements and forms can be found at www.txreincentives.com/opv.

Service Providers

Service Providers undergo an application process and enter into a standard contract with Oncor. These Service Providers can be:

General Energy Efficiency Service Providers
Retail Electric Providers
Contractors
Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
Customers

Any listing of Energy Efficiency Service Providers available from this website is not associated with or endorsed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas or Oncor. Oncor is not a party to the agreement between the consumer and the Service Provider. The Service Provider is solely responsible for the performance of the work and contract fulfillment.

If you are interested in becoming an eligible Service Provider click here.

Eligibility Requirements

Any residential, commercial, or government customer located in Oncor's service area and served by an Oncor meter is eligible to participate in the Solar Photovoltaic Program. For additional information concerning this program click the Program website.

Qualifying Measures

Solar PV systems must meet all of these criteria:

Must be a new grid-connected solar PV system
Must meet Oncor's interconnection and Solar PV Program Requirements
Must meet a minimum estimated performance threshold. Systems with excessive shading or undesirable solar panel orientation will not qualify for an incentive.

Program Incentives & Savings

The incentive level for program year 2010 is $2.25 per watt for residential and $1.75 per watt for non-residential installations. Incentives are calculated based on the total DC capacity of a solar electric system, determined by the sum of the DC capacity of all modules installed. The incentive covers up to 10 kWdc for residential customers and up to 100 kWdc for commercial, government, and nonprofit customers.

Program Participation Documentation

Selecting a Service Provider
Program Application
Program Manual

Program Contact Information

Phone: 1.866.728.3674
E-mail: eecustinfo@oncor.com
Web site: http://www.txreincentives.com/opv/