Solar Domestic Hot Water Heater Pilot

After space heating and cooling, water heating is typically the second largest user of energy in the home and can account for as much as 19% of total home energy use, according to the EPA. When you have turned down the water temperature, insulated the tank and wrapped the pipes and done all the energy saving measures recommended through the home energy audit then you may want to see if a solar hot water heating system is right for you.

This pilot program is limited to up to 19 systems, installed between January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: This pilot program is limited to Cape Light Compact year-round residential customers who currently use electric hot water storage.

Steps to participate :

1. Participate in a home energy audit
2. Complete and submit rebate application (below) for pre-approval

• Solar Domestic Hot Water Rebate and Application Form

The first system installed as part of this pilot project was the AmeriCorps-Cape Cod Bourne House, home to 14 dedicated environmental service members. Click on this link for a case study of this system,

• Case Study – SDHW for AmeriCorps Cape Cod Bourne House

Additional Resources:

• EERE Consumers Guide Solar Water Heaters
• ENERGY STAR Residential Water Heater Program Requirements

The following links provide a “yellow pages” search tool to find local installers as well as information on renewable energy and tax incentives: 

• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
• Solar Energy Business Association
• Find Solar
• Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Systems
• Massachusetts Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

Disclaimer:  Cape Light Compact has not investigated, and expressly disclaims any duty to investigate, any company, product, service, process, procedures, design, or the like, which may be presented on the aforementioned websites.  The presentation of these website links does not constitute endorsement, warranty, or guaranty by the Cape Light Compact of any company, product, service, process, procedure, design, or the like.  The entire risk of use of any information presented is assumed by the user.