Solar Water Heaters

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Solar Water Heaters

An ENERGY STAR qualified solar water heating system can cut your annual hot water costs in half, and is generally designed for use with an electric or gas back-up water heater. These systems can substantially reduce your carbon footprint. Your first step is to determine if your house is suitable for a solar water heater. For maximum results, your roof should:

• Receive direct sunlight between the hours of 10 AM
  and 4 PM year round;
• Face south (within 15°); and
• Be sturdy with the shingles in good condition.

You will then want to contact a local solar water heater contractor, who can assess your site, provide recommendations, install a system and then perform periodic maintenance.
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program provides a list of approved solar water heater contractors. These contractors have been approved to participate in the program and have met several technical training requirements as well as completed the Contractor Application for Participation.

2012 Solar Domestic Water Heater Rebate*
Equipment Type	Qualifying Level	Incentive
New, qualifying solar water heater system replacing or supplementing existing residential class water heater in a single-family home	System must be ENERGY STAR qualified (OG-300 SRCC rating, SF>=0.5) and listed on energystar.gov Warranty 10 years - solar collector 6 years - storage tank 2 years on controls 1 year for piping and parts	$1,200
IMPORTANT: *To be eligible for the solar domestic water heater incentive, the residence must be serviced by one of the following electric utilities: Atlantic City Electric, Jersey Central Power & Light, Public Service Electric and Gas, Rockland Electric Company, or gas utilities: New Jersey Natural Gas, Elizabethtown Gas, Public Service Electric and Gas, South Jersey Gas.

Eligible Solar Equipment
Find eligible solar water heater systems on energystar.gov.
Find out more about how to become a solar water heater trade ally
2012 Application Forms
For systems purchased on or after February 15, 2012:

• WARMAdvantage Gas or Electric Solar Domestic Water Heater Application

For systems purchased on or after July 1, 2012:

• WARMAdvantage Solar Domestic Water Heater Application for propane, municipal, and Co-op electric Customers 

*For any customers who purchased equipment between June 15, 2012 and June 30, 2012 we will honor your applications and process them.  Please disregard the June 15th ending date shown on the Terms & Conditions page of the application
For systems purchased between February 15, 2011 and February 14, 2012:

• WARMAdvantage Electric Solar Domestic Water Heater Application

Additional Opportunities to Save

• If you purchase an energy-efficient product for your home, you may also be eligible for a federal tax credit. Please consult your tax professional.

Also, consider getting a home energy assessment from Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to help you save even more and improve the comfort, safety, and durability of your home.
Are you wondering what other rebates might be available?  Visit our Rebates and Promotions page.
Questions About Your Rebate Status?
Do you have a question about a rebate that you already submitted? Please contact us at 866-NJSMART. You may also submit your question online.
Please allow up to 120 days to receive a rebate.