Submittal Procedure
Application Timeline
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis via e-mail at . Applicants who do not receive a rebate will be placed on a wait list.
As of May 1, 2012, funds for two commercial rebates remain.
Step 1: Before Purchasing Photovoltaic (PV) Equipment
- Review application to determine if your planned system meets the Interconnection Standards (PDF 353KB) and review Interconnection and Net Metering Agreement (PDF 25KB), Solar Rebate Agreement (PDF 5KB) and Solar REC Contract (PDF 164KB).
- Check covenants and guidelines with homeowners' association.
Step 2: Submit Solar Rebate Application
- Review FAQs and work with your PV installer to prepare and submit Part 1 of the rebate application (XLS 163KB) via e-mail to .
- Contact contractor and/or equipment manufacturer for assistance on required information.
Step 3: Purchase Equipment and Install System
Fort Collins Utilities will notify you if your rebate application is accepted. If selected:
- obtain permits, purchase equipment, install and test system
- complete installation within six months
- schedule on-site energy audit through the Home Efficiency Program or alternate provider
Please inform us if you will not proceed with your installation.
Step 4: Request Inspection from Utilities
Contact Utilities to request inspection of PV system from Fort Collins Utilities Electric Engineering. This inspection is in addition to any inspection required by Fort Collins Building and Zoning.
- If system fails inspection, complete required change(s) and request another inspection.
- When system passes inspection, provide the following to receive Permit to Operate from Fort Collins Utilities:
- equipment serial numbers
- evidence of Building and Zoning permit sign-off
- final installer invoice
- completed application form (XLS 163KB) Part 2
- signed Interconnection and Net Metering Agreement (PDF 25KB), Solar Rebate Agreement (PDF 5KB) and Solar REC Contract (PDF 164KB)
Step 5: Operate System
Rebate check will be mailed to address on application in approximately six weeks.