Delaware Home Energy Audit Accelerates Solar Rebates

A recent rush of Delaware home owners moving toward solar energy in an effort to take advantage of state-wide energy incentives, paired with the current state of the Delaware budget, has allowed the state to become more selective in distributing incentive monies. A new Delaware state policy - created to ensure that state funds are being spent wisely - calls for solar rebate applicants who have submitted a home energy audit to receive their rebates faster than those who have not submitted energy audit documentation.

Delaware's Energy Audit Rationale

The new home energy audit requirement was initially intended to provide the state with measurable statistics regarding the energy saved as homeowners took advantage of the available solar energy rebates. Given that funds are not as readily available for rebates as they were a couple of years ago, the state is now allowing the home energy audit to determine whose rebates will be processed first, and whose rebates will wait.

There is good news, however, for home owners who have already applied for solar rebates in Delaware, and not yet received them. The state is allowing home owners to submit a valid home energy audit after applying for their solar rebate in order to meet the energy audit requirement for faster rebate processing.

Finding an Energy Audit Contractor

An energy audit tests the use of electrical, water and gas energy consumption in the home; energy efficiency is then determined using thermal detection equipment. Residents wishing to submit a home energy audit as part of their Delaware solar rebate application must hire a reputable business to perform a valid energy audit. Eclipse Solar recommends Delaware state-approved BrightFields, Inc. BrightFields is a local DE company that has the equipment and experience to perform reliable, professional energy testing, then provide the necessary information to the state of Delaware to meet the requirement for an energy audit.

Solar Make Sense, Now More Than Ever

With the rising cost of living, it makes good financial sense to invest in a home solar energy system. A properly installed system provides free electricity for a home after the initial costs of equipment and installation are met, which is typically 6-8 years when rebates and incentives are considered. To all but ensure savings, many solar energy panels are guaranteed by their manufacturers for over two decades.

Many Delaware home owners are realizing that solar energy is a great way for them to save money over time, while reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Together with a home energy audit, now it is also a great way to speed up solar rebate processing and make the most of Delaware's home energy incentive programs.