Delaware homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits now have a new way to get more value out of their solar investment. This month, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) opened applications for the Solar + Storage Pilot Program, a new addition to the Green Energy Program (GEP) that offers rebates for pairing battery energy storage systems with solar installations.
The launch is part of Delaware SHINES, Governor Meyer’s broader push to expand solar and storage access statewide. As Governor Meyer’s press release aptly states, the initiative “puts the power, literally and financially, back in the hands of Delaware families.” DNREC Secretary Patterson added that the program “turns rooftops and home batteries into a source of savings” for Delaware residents and businesses alike.
InClime is proud to administer the Green Grant Delaware application process that makes this new pilot program possible.
What the Program Offers
The Solar + Storage Pilot Program provides rebates to residential, commercial, and nonprofit applicants who install battery storage alongside a solar system – whether as part of a new installation or as an addition to an existing, verified solar system. Incentives are calculated per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery capacity, with grant caps that vary by applicant type:
- Residential: $250/kWh, up to $6,000
- Commercial: $200/kWh, up to $30,000
- Certified Diverse Business: $225/kWh, up to $35,000
- Nonprofit: $250/kWh, up to $40,000
No grant may exceed 50% of the total eligible storage cost, and there is no cap on system size.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for a Solar + Storage Pilot Program rebate, applicants must meet the existing eligibility guidelines for solar applications under the Green Energy Program, along with a few program-specific requirements:
- Be a Delmarva Power & Light customer.
- Own the battery system and install it permanently behind the meter at the service address.
- Have received final interconnection approval from Delmarva Power within one year of applying.
- For existing solar systems, have received interconnection approval and Green Energy Program solar rebate approval within the past 12 months.
- Install equipment backed by at least a 10-year manufacturer warranty that maintains greater than 75% of rated capacity over that period.
- Enroll the battery system in Delmarva Power’s Active Dispatch program for 10 years and support islanding capability during outages.
Full eligibility details and incentive guidance are available in the Solar + Storage Pilot Program Incentives and Guidance document.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Green Grant Delaware portal. Applicants can apply for a combined new solar-plus-storage installation, or add storage to a solar system that has already been approved for a GEP rebate. As with all GEP solar applications, applicants will need to complete an approved energy audit, work with an approved renewable energy contractor, and register as required through the program.
If you’re considering battery storage for your home, business, or nonprofit, now is a great time to explore whether the Solar + Storage Pilot Program can help offset the cost.
About InClime
InClime is a veteran-owned, SOC 2 Type II–certified company founded in 2013 and based in Annapolis, Maryland, dedicated to making renewable energy markets accessible, understandable, and equitable for everyone from individual homeowners to large commercial operators. InClime has administered the Delaware SREC Procurement program for more than 13 years and currently runs renewable energy and energy efficiency incentive programs in more than 10 states, including Delaware’s Green Energy Program, Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Standard, New Jersey’s solar incentive programs, and Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard program. Through transparent, technology-enabled portals and hands-on participant education, InClime works to lower the barriers that have historically kept homeowners, nonprofits, and small businesses out of renewable energy markets – helping more people directly participate in and benefit from the clean energy transition.
