In 2011, CSE began helping Californians in the northernmost areas of the state to go solar through the Pacific Power California Solar Incentive Program (PPCSIP), under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. The utility chose CSE to administer its solar photovoltaic (PV) program because of our experience and success as program administrators for the California Solar Initiative in San Diego.
The program concluded in March of 2016, demonstrating smaller utility territories can greatly benefit from solar incentives to help drive greenhouse gas reductions and grid resiliency.
Pacific Power California Solar Incentive Program Impacts
CSE processed more than 187 PV rebate applications, totaling more than $2.2 million.
The majority of the solar PV systems within PPCSIP are self-owned, with only 22% of projects being owned by third parties.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
Add approximately 3.5 MW of new PV generation capacity and support energy efficiency measures
CSE's Role
Program administrator
Technologies
Key Partners
Pacific Power
State Policies Supported
California Public Utilities Commission Decision D.11-03-007
Impact Statement
Program is fully subscribed and is on track to exceed solar PV installation goals
