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All Systems Include: Installation, Modules, Inverter(s), Module racking, AC and DC Disconnects, Conduit, Wire, Metering, Permits, All CSI paperwork, All necessary utility contract paperwork, and a 5 year warranty on labor plus up to 25 years on equipment.
We know some of your questions need answers right away so we compiled a list of most common questions that we hear from you. If this still doesn't answer your question please feel free to contact us and we will do everything possible to provide a quick and accurate answer for you.
If there is any terms that you don't understand click here for a glossary and description.
Q: Who is eligible for incentives?
A: All electric customers of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) are eligible to apply for incentives. Your local utility company as well might have new programs available.
Q: Are there special incentives for low-income housing?
A: Ten percent of program funds are allocated for solar installations in low-income and affordable housing. The PUC is currently considering program design options towards a decision in 2007.
Q: Are publicly-owned electric utility customers eligible for the rebate?
A: Many publicly owned utilities already offer solar incentives. All others municipal electric utilities must develop such programs by January 2008. If a municipal electricity customer takes electric service from PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E, that customer will be eligible for CSI solar incentives.
Q: How much are the incentives?
A: Starting in January, 2007, PV rebates given through the C.P.U.C. (California Public Utility Commission)  California Solar Initiative (C.S.I.) will change from the current capacity-based payments to performance-based incentives that reward properly installed and maintained solar systems. The incentives will be determined according to the system size, as follows:

For photovoltaic systems greater than or equal to 100 kilowatts in size, incentives will be paid monthly based on the actual energy produced for a period of five years. This incentive path is called Performance Based Incentives (PBI). Systems of any size may elect to opt into the PBI program. In addition, building integrated systems (BIPV), regardless of size, are required to participate in the PBI program.

Incentives for all systems less than 100 kilowatts will initially be paid a one-time, up-front incentive based on expected system performance. Expected performance will be calculated based on equipment ratings and installation factors, such as geographic location, tilt, orientation and shading. This type of incentive is called Expected Performance-Based Buy down (EPBB). Residential and commercial incentives will receive up to $2.50 per watt, depending on their location, tilt, orientation, and other installation factors. Government and non-profit organizations will receive a higher incentive (up to $3.25 per watt) to compensate for their lack of access to the federal tax credit.

The incentive payment levels will automatically be reduced over the duration of the CSI program in 10 steps, based on the volume of MW of confirmed reservations issued within each utility service territory. On average, the CSI incentives are projected to decline at a rate of 7 percent each year following the start of implementation in 2007. The incentives will gradually phase out over the 10 steps.
Q: How do I apply for incentives?
A: Beginning January 1, 2007, consumers seeking photovoltaic incentives for all existing residential, and new and existing commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties should apply to the program administrator in your local area:

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)


Website: www.pge.com/solar
E-mail Address: http://solar@pge.com
Contact Person: Program Manager, California Solar Initiative Program
Telephone: 1-800-743-5000
Fax: 415-973-2510
Mailing Address:
PG&E Integrated Processing Center
P.O. Box 7265
San Francisco, CA 94120-7265

San Diego Area: California Center for Sustainable Energy (formerly the San Diego Regional Energy Office - SDREO)


Website: www.energycenter.org
E-mail Address: csi@energycenter.org
Contact Person: John Supp, Program Manager
Telephone: 858-244-1177/(866)-sdenergy
Fax: 858-244-1178
Mailing Address:
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Attn: CSI Program Manager
8690 Balboa Avenue Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123

Southern California Edison (SCE)


Website: www.sce.com/rebatesandsavings/CaliforniaSolarInitiative/
E-mail Address: greenh@sce.com
Contact Person: Program Manager, California Solar Initiative Program
Telephone: 1-800-799-4177
Fax: 626-302-6253
Mailing Address:
Southern California Edison
2131 Walnut Grove Avenue, G03, 3rd Floor, B10
Rosemead, California 91770

For applications in NEW residential construction, contact the California Energy Commission New Solar Homes Partnership:

California Energy Commission
New Solar Homes Partnership
1516 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
Telephone: 1-800-555-7794
E-mail Address: http://renewable@energy.state.ca.us