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CSI-Thermal Program (Solar Water Heating)

solar water heater san diegoSolar water heating (SWH) systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve fossil fuel resources, while cutting energy use and saving money on utility bills. Systems can offset up to 75% of the natural gas, electricity or propane used by your current water heater. SWH systems work to supplement the existing water heater - you do not need to replace or remove it.

SWH systems preheat the water used in a home or business (such as showers, dishwashers or sinks) and can help protect consumers against future gas and electricity shortages, as well as price increases. They help preserve the environment by eliminating carbon dioxide emissions and reducing harmful pollutants. For more information visit the Solar Water Heating Resources.

To apply for a rebate with the CSI-Thermal Program, please visit: www.gosolarcalifornia.org/solarwater/ or visit our FAQs about CSI Themal.

Go Solar Now! Attend a free “Solar Water Heating Basics for Homeowners” workshop or a “CSI-Thermal Contractor & Self-Installer” workshop. For more information contact us at (877) 333 - SWHP or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Reduce your carbon footprint with this low-cost solar technology and take advantage of  free energy from the sun!

The SWH pilot program, exclusively for SDG&E customers, stopped taking applications on Dec. 31, 2009.






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"Thanks, great info and very happy you're doing this very important work. The future is bright!"
- Bo Hart
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Solar Water Heating (SWH) makes good sense. The lifecycle cost of using a SWH system to heat water is lower than using gas and electricity at current prices.

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