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California Solar Initiative - Thermal Program

SOLAR WATER HEATING TOOL KIT


For Single-family Residences
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Contents
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What is Solar Water Heating?

How Does it Work?

Types of Solar Water Heating Systems

Benefits and Costs of Solar Water Heating

The California Solar Initiative

Installing a Solar Water Heating System

What is
Solar Water Heating?

What is Solar Water Heating (SWH)?


A solar water heating system preheats your water with the
warmth of the sun to help your existing system use less
energy.

This technology is called solar thermal.

Solar Power vs. Solar Water Heating

Solar power panels (photovoltaic)


convert light energy into electricity

Solar thermal collectors gather


heat energy from the sun

Connects to the buildings


electrical system

Connects to the buildings


plumbing system

Common PV types have an


efficiency of less than 30 percent**

Solar collectors can be as high


as 87 percent efficient*

**National Renewable Energy Laboratory

* Environment California Research & Policy Center

How Does it Work?

How Solar Water Heating Works

Sun Heats
Collector
Collector Heats
Transfer Liquid
Transfer Liquid
Heats Coil
Coil Heats Water
System Works
More Efficiently

Types of
Solar Water Heating Systems
Closed-loop
Active
Passive

Integral Collector Storage

Open-loop System

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Types of Solar Water Heating Systems:

Closed-loop Passive Dual Tank System


Solar Tank (on roof)

Sun Heats
Collector
Collector Heats
Transfer Liquid
Transfer Liquid
Heats Coil
Coil Heats Water

Conventional Tank

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System Works
More Efficiently

Types of Solar Water Heating Systems:

Integral Collector Storage System

Solar Batch Collector (on


roof)

Sun Heats
Collector
Collector Heats
Stored Water
System Works
More Efficiently

Conventional Tank

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Types of Solar Water Heating Systems:

Open Loop System (Not Eligible)

Solar Batch Collector (on


roof)

Sun Heats
Collector
Collector Heats
Stored Water
Water Circulates
throughout
Plumbing
System
Conventional Tank or
Boiler

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Benefits and Costs


Of Solar Water Heating

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Benefits of Solar Water Heating


Reduces the amount of energy
used to heat your water
Lowers the cost
to heat your water

Reduces
greenhouse gas emissions

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Benefits of Solar Water Heating:

How Much Does a SWH System Cost?


The cost of a SWH system can vary
considerably depending on the type of
system, conditions, installation costs,
and how much water you use.
The median project cost for all
statewide, single-family applications
as of 2013 is $9,794.

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The California
Solar Initiative
What is it?

Eligibility
Rebate

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What is the CSI-Thermal Program?


A statewide incentive program
which offers cash rebates to customers
of the four investor-owned utilities who
install qualifying solar water heating
(SWH) systems on their homes
The program is administered under
the auspices of the California Public
Utilities Commission

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Eligibility

What Solar Water Uses Are Allowed?


Domestic Hot Water
Consumption
Drinking
Food preparation
Washing
Laundry

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Eligibility

What Uses Are Not Allowed?


Solar heated water cannot
be used as a medium to
carry heat for some
other end use
Example: Space heating or cooling
No pools or spas

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Eligibility

System Types
Eligible Systems
Closed-loop Active
Indirect Forced-circulation

Closed-loop Passive
Thermosiphon

Integral Collector Storage System


Passive System
Eligible only in certain climate zones

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Eligibility

System Requirements
Single-family residential SWH systems must
have an OG-300 System Certification from either:
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) or
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

All components must be new and unused with a few exceptions


System installations must conform to manufacturer's
specifications and all applicable codes and standards
All systems must have
freeze and stagnation or overheat protection

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Eligibility

Ineligible Systems
Open-loop Active
Direct Forced Circulation

Open-loop Passive
Thermosiphon

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Eligibility

Residential Requirements
Applies only to
natural gas customers

The host site must be occupied by


the homeowner and/or applicant
The household must currently be
participating, or have previously
participated, in a Commissionapproved and supervised gas
corporation Energy Savings
Assistance Program

If occupied by renters, meet the


requirements in Public Utilities
Code (PUC) Section 2861(e)
The property will be required to
remain income-eligible for at least
10 years from the time of the SWH
system installation

Must meet an income-eligible


property condition as listed in
the program handbook

The SWH system must be


owned by the homeowner

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Eligibility

Energy-Efficiency Audit
An energy-efficiency audit is
required to receive a rebate
Certified contractors and certified
self-installers can complete the
audit online

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Rebate

How Much is the Rebate?

It varies. The rebate is based on how


much energy the solar water heating
system is expected to displace
annually.

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Rebate

How is the Rebate Calculated?


Incentive Rate x Annual Energy Savings
x Surface Orientation Factor x Shade Factor
= Rebate Amount
Rebate can be estimated using online calculator
Visit socalgas.com/solar for link

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Rebate

Other Incentives
You may also qualify for other incentives
outside of the CSI-Thermal Program.

Visit dsireusa.org to learn about incentives at


the local, state and federal levels.

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Installing a Solar
Water Heating System
Who can install?
Contractors
Self-installers

Contractor Tips

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Installing a SWH System

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Who Can Install a Rebate-Eligible System?


To be eligible for a CSI-Thermal Program rebate,
a qualifying SWH system must be installed
in one of the two following ways:
By an Eligible Contractor
By a Self-installer

All installations are required to comply with all applicable


laws, codes, regulations, permits and installation requirements
A final signed-off permit issued by the appropriate permitting
agency is required to be eligible

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Who Can Install a Rebate-eligible System

Contractors
To be eligible,
a contractor must be:
Licensed by the State of California Contractors
State License Board (CSLB) and have an active:
A (Engineer)

C-36 (Plumbing) or

B (General)

C-46 (Solar)
contractors license,
and be in accordance
with rules and
regulations adopted
by the CSLB

C-4 (Boiler, Hot


Water Heating and
Steam Fitting)

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Who Can Install a Rebate-eligible System

Contractors
Contractors must also attend a
mandatory CSI-Thermal
contractor/installer training workshop
presented by one of the states Program
Administrators to be certified in the
program.
Each contractor who meets
these requirements is included in
the CSI-Thermal Programs
List of Eligible Contractors

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Who Can Install a Rebate-eligible System

Self-Installers
Self-installations are permitted
in the CSI-Thermal Program
Homeowners who choose to install
a SWH system on their property
must attend a CSI-Thermal
Program contractor/installer
training workshop to be certified
in the program for their qualifying
system to be eligible for a rebate

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Who Can Install a Rebate-eligible System

Self-Installers
Self-Installers are also required to
comply with all applicable laws,
codes, regulations, permits and
installation requirements

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Tips on Choosing a Contractor


Interview a minimum of
three eligible contractors
and obtain written bids from
each for comparison

reasonable, the customers


were satisfied, and the
systems are performing
properly.

A link to a list of eligible


contractors can be found at
socalgas.com/solar

Verify that the contractors


license is current and active
at www.cslb.ca.gov

Request references from


previous customers

Remember the contractor


must hold an A, B, C-4, C36 or C-46 license

Review past installations to


ensure the costs were

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Tips on Choosing a Contractor


Make sure all quotes for the
project are in writing

Do not make final payment


until the system is installed
and operating properly

Only sign a contract if you


fully understand the terms
and have determined that the
costs are within reason

Do not hesitate to ask the


contractor questions about
his business, the system, or
anything you may not
understand

Never provide more than 10%


of the systems cost for an upfront deposit

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Suggested Contractor Questions


What is the best type of system for my situation?
Is this system SRCC OG-300 certified?
What is the estimated annual energy savings?
Will you be obtaining a permit for my project?
Does the contractor installation meet the program warranty requirements?
How do I maintain the SWH system to prolong its life?
Can I talk to your past customers about their SWH system?

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Contractor Questions For You


How many people live in the house?

How much hot water is being used?

How big is your current tank?

How old is your current tank?

Any current hot water problems?

HOUSE LAYOUT

SITE CONDITION

Where is the current tank?

Trees and shading issues?

Where can the solar tank be placed?

ROOF CONDITION

Where can the pipes be run?

Size, shape, orientation, structure?

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For More Information


Program Handbook with all program details
List of Sun Exposure Websites:

Los Angeles County: http://solarmap.lacounty.gov/

City of Anaheim: http://anaheim.solarmap.org/

List of eligible contractors


Available at: socalgas.com/solar
Questions?
E-mail: swh@SoCalGas.com

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