The Home Energy Resilience Improvements Program (CEWRI-HH) provides households the possibility of acquiring a renewable solar energy equipment, which consists of a Photovoltaic System (PVS) and a Battery Storage System (BSS). This represents a direct investment in a self-sustaining, regenerative installation that could persist and thrive through physical, economic, and social challenges after a hazard event. The Program will prioritize populations of lowest income and offers grants up to 100% of the system cost or $30,000, whichever is less.
Applicants will be responsible for initiating contact with CEWRI-HH approved and registered Renewable Energy Installation Companies (REIC) to obtain an itemized quote estimating the cost of equipment and installation services. This quote will be required at the time of application as part of the intake package. Upon determination of eligibility by the Puerto Rico Department of Housing (PRDOH) and acceptance of the grant by the applicant, both parties shall execute a Reserve Grant Agreement to secure the grants financial assistance. Thereafter, the applicant can hire the approved and participating REIC to install the system.
Documents required for REICs to submit and complete enrollment process to be considered as an authorized entity for the program:
- Evidence of Registration with the Department of Consumer Affairs
- Evidence of Enrollment in the Federal Government’s System of Award Management (SAM)
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Debt Certificate from the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury
- Certificate of Income Tax Returns from Puerto Rico Department of Treasury
- Account Statement from the Municipal Revenue Collection Center
- Evidence of One (1) Employee being a Certified Installer under Regulation No. 7796, as amended
- Evidence of Public Liability Insurance to cover damages ranging no less than $1,000,000 by occurrence and $1,000,000 by aggregate for the installations to be performed for CEWRI eligible Applicants
- RRP Certification issued by EPA
Reference Information
Registration
The application process to become a participating company can take up to two weeks. Once the documents are submitted, you will receive an email confirming that your application was received and indicating the next steps to follow.
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