Premium Generator Sets
Premium generator sets are designed to work in tandem with off-grid renewable energy power generation technology. Energy-efficient propane generator sets can be easily combined with solar, wind, or other renewable energy resources to create reliable, environmentally friendly hybrid energy systems for residential and commercial off-grid applications. Eligible products in this category include:
Kohler 6VSG
List Price: $5,600
The Kohler 6VSG is designed specifically for efficient charging of battery banks in renewable energy and other off-grid systems. The unit provides consistent DC output without inefficient conversions from alternating current.
Applications
Off-Grid Residences; Telecommunications; Homesteads; Sustainable Living; Emergency Preparedness.
Generac EcoGen
List Price: $4,598
The Generac EcoGen is the energy-efficient answer to your renewable-power needs. It’s the first automatic standby generator to be warrantied for off-grid applications in conjunction with an alternative-energy system. Fueled by propane, the unit features Generac’s V-Twin OHVI industrial engine, developed specifically for generator use.
Applications
Residential; Commercial; Telecommunications; Railroads; Farms; Ranches; National Parks; Remote Lodging; Recreation.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
CHP systems generate a portion of a home or building’s total heating and electricity needs and can fuel critical systems during grid outages. CHP systems recover waste heat from the generator engine and redirect it for space or water heating, increasing overall energy efficiency and achieving lower costs and carbon emissions than traditional generators or heating systems. Eligible products in this category include:
Marathon Ecopower
The Marathon Ecopower CHP system provides heat and electrical power in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. It uses advanced cogeneration technology, helping create the future of energy production on a residential and commercial scale.
Applications
Residential; Small Businesses; Commercial Thermal; Hotels; Apartments; Condominiums; Swimming Pools; Spas; Sports Centers.
Yanmar CP5WN
List Price: $26,000
The Yanmar CP5WN uses propane to provide 5kW of electrical power. Thermal energy from the engine heats water to a rated temperature of 149 degrees Fahrenheit for immediate use or storage in an insulated tank.
Applications
Homes; Restaurants; Small Office Buildings; Laundromats; Small Hotels; Stand-Alone Retailers; Fitness Centers.
Yanmar CP10WN
List Price: $42,400
Using propane, the Yanmar CP10WN’s high-efficiency generator provides 10kW of electrical power. The engine heat is captured to heat water to a rated temperature of 158 degrees Fahrenheit for immediate use or storage in an insulated tank, achieving a total efficiency as high as 88 percent.
Applications
Homes; Restaurants; Small Office Buildings; Laundromats; Small Hotels; Stand-Alone Retailers; Fitness Centers.
Bedbug Heat Treatment Systems
Unlike other bedbug control methods that use pesticides or steam, heat-based solutions seek to treat the entire space or building, not just sleeping areas. A typical system involves multiple heating units and fans that raise the average temperature of the space high enough to kill bedbugs and larvae, while remote sensors allow precise temperature control. The eligible product in this category is:
Temp-Air EBB-40kW Trailer Package
List Price: $55,150
The EBB-40KW Trailer Package is ideal for the heat treatment of bedbugs in apartments, dorms, hotels, and single-family homes. This four-heater system can typically treat up to 1,400 square feet of space in six to eight hours. The package includes a trailer and 40kW diesel generator.
Applications
Multifamily Rental Properties; Dormitories; Hotels; Military Housing; Hospitals; Storage Centers; Public Shelters.
How to Participate
To take part in the Propane Heat and Power Incentive program, participants must apply, be accepted, and agree to provide performance data on the equipment. The participants must purchase the propane system and be a U.S. construction professional, homeowner, business, or other qualifying entity. The product itself must meet program requirements, such as:
- In the case of generators and CHPs, the unit must be used on-site at a primary residence or full-time business.
- Generation units must run a minimum amount per year: 400 hours for a generator set, 6,000 hours for a CHP system.
- In the case of generators, the unit must be used in an off-grid application or in combination with a renewable energy system.
The incentive amount provided depends on the product purchased. The program will pay the participant the entire incentive amount upon proof of purchase.
For full details and eligibility requirements, download and view the program guide. To apply to participate in the program, please complete the online application form.
To ask questions about the program, contact Jesse Marcus by email or call 202-452-8975.
