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A Brighter, Cleaner Delaware – Tapping Renewable Energy Resources

We're lucky to live in a progressive state that recognizes the twin power of energy efficiency and clean energy sources like solar, wind and geothermal.  Energize Delaware energy efficiency programs are focused on helping Delawareans save money, create jobs and improve the environment and complement the State Energy Office's rebates for solar and other renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is a smart way to reduce your carbon footprint, stabilize electric costs, and preserve natural resources.

Renewable Energy Opportunities

Delaware offers two ways for residents and business owners to take advantage of incentives - including rebates and financing - for installing renewable energy systems.

Rebates for Homes and Businesses

The Delaware Energy Office offers rebates for solar installations, geothermal heat pumps and solar water heating systems through its Green Energy Program.  For more information on the Green Energy Fund, please email Jessica Quinn, Green Energy Program Planner.

The Delaware Energy Office is now deploying the Renewable Energy Relief Program—with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds—in order to process payments more quickly for homeowners who want to take advantage of the State’s Green Energy Fund incentives. This program is offered for both existing and new applicants. 

For information concerning new or submitted incentive applications, please email Jessica Quinn.

Financing for Delaware Businesses

Energize Delaware offers business owners in the state special financing for renewable technology projects.  Learn more about loan options for your business through our Efficiency Plus Business Program.

Renewable Energy Resources

• Findsolar.com is provided the American Solar Energy Society.  The site serves as a convenient, user-friendly means for homeowners and businesses to learn about incentives and the economics of solar energy and to find qualified professionals who can install and service systems.
• The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) contains a list of all the solar power incentives. It is a great resource for those who want to find out which solar rebates and credits are available for a solar power install in a given state.
• Developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, PVWATTS calculates electrical energy produced by a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system.
• RETScreen is a free software tool developed with the contribution of experts from government, industry, and academia. The software can be used worldwide to evaluate the energy production, life-cycle costs, and greenhouse gas emission reductions for various types of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies. The software also includes product, cost, and weather databases.  Best for experienced users.
• American Wind Energy Association is a national trade association for the wind energy industry which promotes wind power growth through advocacy, communication and education.

The Delaware Energy Office also provides helpful links to websites.