
The state of
California is offering cash rebates on eligible renewable energy
electric-generating systems.
The California
Solar Initiative - CSI
About the California Solar Initiative
As part of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Million
Solar Roofs Program, California has set a goal to create 3,000
megawatts of new, solar-produced electricity by 2017 - moving
the state toward a cleaner energy future and helping lower the
cost of solar systems for consumers.
The California Public Utilities Commission, through its California
Solar Initiative, provides over $2 billion in incentives over
the next decade for existing residential homes and existing and
new commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties.
The California Energy Commission manages a 10-year, $350 million
program to encourage solar in new home construction through its
New Solar Homes Partnership.
The overall goal is to help build a self-sustaining solar
market.
The California
Solar Initiative Offers:
Photovoltaic incentives starting at $2.50 per watt for systems
up to one megawatt in size.
Funds for solar installations for existing and new low-income
and affordable housing.
A pay-for-performance incentive structure to reward high-performing
solar projects.
The California Solar Initiative will be coordinated with the
state's energy efficiency, "smart" metering, and building
standards programs at the Public Utilities Commission and Energy
Commission, ensuring that the state is using its energy resources
wisely.
What
are the benefits of Renewable Energy Technologies?
Reliability
Generate your own electricity using renewable resources.
If you use a solar PV system, your electric utility can "store"
your electricity, and supply it when your system is not generating.
Security
Provide a secure back-up source of electricity for
your home or business, while making use of our indigenous energy
resources.
Environmentally Friendly
Use clean, replenishable resources that do not pollute
or contribute to global climate change.
Sustainability
Help ensure our energy future by tapping into an "infinite"
power supply.
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