$250,000 Rebates for the Installation of Renewable Energy Systems
The Green Energy Program actually consists of three separate programs: one for Delmarva Power & Light (DP&L), the state's only investor-owned utility; one for the state's municipal utilities; and one for the Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC). All three programs are currently managed by the Delaware Energy Office. Under the Investor Owned Utility Program incentives are available for the installation of qualifying photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind turbine, fuel cell, and geothermal heat pump systems. Under the Investor-Owned program, 60% of rebate funding is available for non-residential customers, including energy efficiency education programs. For customers of Delmarva Power, the maximum individual grant amount is 50% of installation costs for photovoltaic, solar water heating, fuel cells, and wind turbine systems, with the following caps: PV non-residential $250,000; solar water heating non-residential $250,000; solar water heating integrated into a radiant heating application - non-residential $250,000; small wind turbines – non-residential $100,000; and fuel cells - non-residential $250,000. Grants are also available for geothermal heat pumps at a maximum of $600/ton capped at $25,000 for non-residential systems. Municipal and Cooperative Utility Program - like the investor-owed Program, the Delaware Electric Cooperative and municipal utility Green Energy Program funds provide rebates up to 50% of the system cost for PV, solar water heating, wind, fuel cells, and geothermal heat pump systems. Contact: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Delaware Energy Office, 1203 College Park Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904; 302-735-3480; Fax: 302-739-1840; http://www.delaware-energy.com/green-energy-program-home.htm

Grants to $250,000 to Develop or Improve Renewable Energy Technology
The Delaware Green Energy Fund’s Research and Development Program offers grants to projects that develop or improve renewable energy technology in the state. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will accept proposals for program grants for qualifying projects that improve the engineering, adaptation or development of products or processes that directly relate to renewable energy technology. Delaware Research and Development Program grants are available to applicants located within the state for projects conducted in the state Subject to availability of funds, the Research and Development Program offers grants up to 35% of the cost of qualifying projects and shall not exceed $250,000 per project. Proposals are accepted on a bi-annual basis. Contact: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Delaware Energy Office, 1203 College Park Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904; 302-735-3480; Fax: (302) 739-1840; http://www.delaware-energy.com/

Grants to $200,000 for Renewable Technology Projects
The Technology and Demonstration Program provides grants to projects that demonstrate the market potential for renewable technologies and accelerate the commercialization of these technologies in Delaware. Novel or unconventional energy efficiency technologies are also eligible for funding under this program, subject to certain limitations. Individual grants awarded under Green Energy Fund’s Technology Demonstration Program generally shall not exceed 25% of the cost of the eligible equipment for a renewable energy technology project and will not exceed $200,000 per project. Grant limits are different for passive solar projects. Projects must include a public education component, such as integration into an educational program or location at a facility that allows public tours of the installed renewable energy technology. Contact: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Delaware Energy Office, 1203 College Park Drive, Suite 101, Dover, DE 19904; 302-735-3480; Fax: (302) 739-1840; http://www.delaware-energy.com/