As part of the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program (SWHPP), San Diegans have until the end of the year to receive city incentives for installing qualified solar water heating systems. Solar water heating drops the average water heating bill by 50 to 80 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It also protects consumers from potential gas and electricity shortages and price hikes. For giving themselves these benefits, residential consumers of SDG&E can receive up to $1500 while commercial and industrial consumers will receive incentive amounts in relation to their collection areas. This is in addition to federal tax credits of up to 30 percent. With this combination, the solar water heating systems in San Diego will pay for themselves in record time.
Station 22 is taking part, the first firehouse to take part in the SWHPP. Hopefully, the rest of the state won't be too far behind. SWHPP is a predecessor to a $250 million statewide program.
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