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California Solar Initiative

Incentives from the California Solar Initiative currently cover approximately 10% of the installed cost of a photovoltaic (PV) system to homes, businesses and government/nonprofit entities that are connected to the utility grid.

The nonprofit California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) administers the California Solar Initiative (CSI) for San Diego Gas & Electric customers. The incentive levels decrease over time.  Residential and commercial systems may be eligible for additional federal tax credits.

Click on the following buttons to learn more about receiving incentives through CCSE:


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Through the California Solar Initiative (CSI), the California Public Utilities Commission is providing $2.1 billion over the next 10 years to help existing businesses, public agencies and homeowners  lower their energy costs, reduce reliance on fossil fuel-fed power plants and create a sustainable energy future by using solar technology.



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CSI Progress toward CCSE Residential & Non-Res MW Goals
179 MW
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85.4 MW
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48%
Updated:
07/28/2010
Data includes Residential and Non-Residential projects in SDG&E service territory for pending and installed applications. Visit CA Solar Statistics

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