Delmarva Power customers, Delaware · Grant
Green Energy Program (Delmarva Power customers)
Run by DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy (State Energy Office)
DNREC grants for Delmarva Power customers who install solar panels ($0.80 per watt, up to $10,000 for homes), geothermal heat pumps, solar water heating or small wind, through an approved contractor.
Amounts
How much you get
Residential solar: $0.80 per watt, up to $10,000. Geothermal heat pumps: $900 per ton, up to $10,000. Solar water heating: $1.00 per kWh saved, up to $5,000. Wind: $0.85 per watt up to 5,000 watts and $0.25 per watt above that, up to $15,000. No grant can exceed 50% of the project cost, and solar projects must cost $6.00 per watt or less. Leased and PPA systems don't qualify.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Delmarva Power electric customers only.
Complete an acceptable energy audit before applying.
What to doGet a home energy audit (for example through Energize Delaware's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR) before you submit the grant application.
The system must be installed by a Green Energy Program participating contractor.
What to doPick an installer from DNREC's participating contractor list. Get a quote from a contractor
Residential PPA and leased solar systems are not eligible.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Geothermal heat pumps
EER above 18 and COP above 3.6 at partial load.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Within 12 months of installation.
- Get an energy audit.
- Choose a participating contractor.
- Apply in the Green Grant Delaware portal.
Incomplete applications aren't reviewed. You sign your SRECs over to the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility as part of the application.
- Register as a Delaware eSupplier.
Required before any grant payment.
- Install and submit within 12 months.
Applications more than 12 months after installation are ineligible.
- Receive payment.
Approved grants may be queued for payment when funds run short.
Energy audit
Solar shade analysis (TSRF of 70% or more)
Forms and instructionsGreen Energy Program · Green Energy Program Incentives
Questions about applying877-453-2327 or customerservice@greengrantdelaware.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Green Energy Program (Delmarva Power customers) pay?
Up to $10,000.
Do I need to be a Delmarva Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Delmarva Power customers, Delaware. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Residential PPA and leased solar systems are not eligible.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. The system must be installed by a Green Energy Program participating contractor.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Complete an acceptable energy audit before applying. Get a home energy audit (for example through Energize Delaware's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR) before you submit the grant application.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
Do I have to give up my SRECs?
Yes. Applicants sign their Solar Renewable Energy Credits over to the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility as part of the grant application.
Why hasn't my approved grant been paid?
Funding delays. DNREC says high demand has delayed some payments, and completed grants may be queued until funds are available.
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