Solar Canopies Rebate (Green Energy Program)
The Solar Canopies Rebate helps Delaware nonresidential properties install solar canopies, promoting renewable energy and shaded parking, funded by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Due Dates: Rolling (open until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project (max $1.00/watt, cannot exceed 50% of total project cost, and total project cost must be ≤ $6.00/watt)
Summary: Supports nonresidential Delmarva Power customers in Delaware to install solar canopies, promoting renewable energy and shaded parking infrastructure.
Key Information: SREC assignment to the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility is required; rebate cannot be combined with other nonresidential solar incentives.
Description
The Solar Canopies Rebate, part of Delaware’s Green Energy Program and administered by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), offers financial incentives to support the installation of raised solar panel structures (solar canopies) on nonresidential properties. These structures, typically installed over parking lots, generate renewable electricity while providing shaded, functional space. The program is designed to accelerate clean energy adoption among commercial and nonprofit Delmarva Power customers, helping Delaware expand its renewable energy infrastructure and meet sustainability goals.
