California Center for Sustainable Energy hosts workshops that help stakeholders learn about, and participate in, the
MASH program.
If you are interested in having a MASH representative come to your office to do a workshop for your staff, contact
the Program Manager at 858-244-7281 or
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. ( SDG&E territory only)
Workshops: Go to the MASH Events and Workshops calendar to register if any workshop is available.
- Intro to Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing
- Virtual Net MeteringMASH Track 2
- MASH 201: Affordable Housing Finance For Contractors And Consultants
- Greening San Diego's Affordable Housing (Conference covering affordable housing incentive programs, solar finance and the consultative process)
Intro to Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (Next Workshop: Wednesday, September 17 9:00am - 10:30am at CCSE)
In this workshop you will learn about the structure of the MASH program, the application process and how to get started.
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Intro to MASH
Virtual Net Metering
Learn about a new utility tariff designed for multifamily affordable housing with solar PV. Virtual Net Metering will allow Kilowatt-hour credits produced by one solar system to be distruibuted to meters throughout a building, and in some cases an entire complex. Because multiple inverters will not be needed, this setup will dramatically decrease overall installation costs.
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Virtual Net Metering
Download the workshop with Audio Virtual Net Metering (Webex)
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MASH Track 2
Track 2 allows eligible mulitfamily affordable housing owners to compete for incentives above the Track 1 level if they can demonstrate the solar installation will bring direct tenant benefits. Learn about the application process and judging criteria for Track 2. Webinar access available.
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Track 2
MASH 201: Affordable Housing Finance For Contractors And Consultants
Along with covering the latest news on the MASH program, this class focuses on affordable housing finance, the unique perspective of the affordable housing developer and the complex funding issues they face with a solar retrofit. You will learn about tax credits, utility allowances, PPAs, what a developer looks for in a consultant and contractor and many other topics that will help you participate in the MASH program.
Speakers:
- Mary Jane Jagodzinski: Senior Project Manager, Community Housing Works
- Rick Halperin, MBA, CPA: Consultant, Advisory 1
Download the workshop - Parts 1 and 2 - Part 1 -
Affordable Housing Finance for Contractors and Consultants - Part 1 with Audio - Affordable Housing Finance for Contractors and Consultants (Webex)
(Download the Webex Viewer) - Part 2 -
Combining Solar and Housing Tax Credits
This conference highlights the solar energy and energy efficiency programs available to San Diego's affordable housing owners and property managers. Topics also include services green consultants provide and financing a green project.
Panel #1 – Getting Started: What Can Project Consultants Offer?
Industry experts discuss the benefits of going green, the important steps to take when developing a green project and what the right consultant will do to guide you through the process.
- Presentation -
Solar Analysis - Jon Fortune, CCSE - Presentation -
Energy Efficiency, Green and Net Zero - Julieann Summerford, Heschong Mahone Group
Panel #2 – Incentive Programs Available in San Diego
Industry experts discuss the benefits of going green, the important steps to take when developing a green project and what the right consultant will do to guide you through the process.
- Presentation -
Low Income Energy Efficiency - Dan LaMar, SDG&E - Presentation -
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program - George Odero, CCSE - Presentation -
New Solar Homes Partnership - Michael Colby, SDG&E - Presentation -
MASH - Jeremy Hutman, CCSE - Presentation -
SASH - Paul Cleary, GRID Alternatives - Presentation -
Solar Water Heating - Annie Henderson, CCSE
Panel #3 – Financing a Green Project
Experts with a track record of success discuss how to make the numbers work for green projects. Presentations include innovative financing mechanisms and how to leverage the incentive programs. Also, learn about HUD's 241 Supplemental Loan.
- Presentation -
Combining Tax Credits - Tyler Gibbs, Novogradac & Co. - Presentation -
Power Purchase Agreements for Retrofits - Tom Millhoff, Helio mU - Presentation -
Power Purchase Agreements with Case Studies - Mike Steinbaum, Sunwheel Energy Partners - Presentation -
HUD Programs - Jerome Champion, Los Angeles HUD Office



