Millions of dollars in rebates for the installation of solar water heaters

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Discounts can reduce the cost of a solar water heater by 15% and 25%, according to industry experts. The federal Government also offers a tax credit of 30%.

 

Utility regulators have approved $350 million in rebates to encourage Californians to install water heating systems solar powered.

The State public services Commission on Thursday established the thermal California Solar Initiative program, which will be funded by $250 million to replace the natural gas-powered heating water, with $25 million for low-income clients. An additional $100.8 million will be used to Exchange water heaters powered by electricity.