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1	DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy and Efficiency DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
2	CEC Consumer Energy Center A great resource for all types of solar energy information includes links to many solar energy Web sites.
3	Emerging Renewables Rebate Program Information on the California Energy Commission's Buy Down program.
4	Go Solar California The California Energy Commission (CEC) will provide incentives to new residential solar projects through its New Solar Homes Partnership. The CSI has been allocated $203.5M for incentives in the San Diego region which is administered through CCSE.
5	California Solar Statistics California Solar Statistics is a website that provides information on the California Solar Initiative. It provides both detailed program data and easily accessible high-level information. It consists of three main parts:
6	Find a Solar Installer Directory of PV Installers in your area
7	New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) The NSHP program provides financial rebates to home builders, encouraging the construction of new, energy efficient solar homes that save homeowners money on their electric bills and protect the environment. For more information contact NSHP at SDG&E: 1-866-631-1744.
8	Clean Power Estimator The Clean Power Estimator will provide you with an accurate assessment of your PV system’s out-of-pocket expenses, expected annual production, and much more, using individual selections on your location, finances, and available incentives.
9	Better Business Bureau Use the Better Business Bureau to search for solar contractors, distributors, and manufacturers in your area that you may consider doing business with.
10	California Contractors State License Board Check the status of a solar contractor in the state of California. Eligible contractors will have an active A, B, C-10, or C-46 license.
11	CSI Expected Performance Based Buy-down Calculator The CSI EPBB calculator will calculate your expected program rebate by entering in specific information about your solar PV system.
12	CSI’s PowerClerk Database PowerClerk is the California Solar Initiative’s online database tracking system. All eligible program applicant’s are encouraged to use PowerClerk to submit, track, and complete rebate applications.
13	CSI’s Trigger Tracker Trigger tracker displays the remaining MWs that have been allocated for each step in the program, and updates them in real-time to give the most accurate report.
14	CSI Eligible PV Modules Check whether a specific PV module is eligible for CSI program rebates and what its associated performance rating is.
15	CSI Eligible Inverters Check whether a specific inverter is eligible for CSI program rebates, and what is associated output is currently rated at.