South River EMC - Solar Water Heating Rebate Program
Administered by: South River EMC
Quick Summary
South River EMC offers a $200 bill credit rebate for installing a solar water heating system that meets SRCC OG-100 and OG-300 certifications and includes automatic freeze/overheat protection. You must be a South River EMC customer with a newly installed system (after January 1, 2009), and you have 90 days after installation to apply; the cooperative will inspect your system before issuing the rebate, and you'll need to register the system with the North Carolina Utilities Commission and sign an agreement granting the cooperative rights to renewable energy certificates.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 3351
- Last Updated
- 2/6/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
South River Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is providing rebates to encourage their customers to install solar water heating systems. To be eligible for the rebate solar collectors must have OG-100 certification by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation. (SRCC), and solar water heating systems must have SRCC OG-300 certification. Systems must also incorporate adequate freeze and over heat protection controls that do not require manual operations on the part of the residence occupant. System owners will have 90 days to apply for a rebate after their system has been installed. South River EMC will also inspect all systems before rewarding a rebate check. To qualify for the rebate, the system must have been newly installed after 01/01/2009.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.