CSI and NSH

As described in the section above (The California Solar Initiative: One Year Later), there are two rebate programs: residential and commercial installations (CSI) and new solar home owners (NSH).

One feature of the California Solar Initiative is that government and non–profit organizations can qualify for even more favorable rebate rates than before, at $3.25 per watt. Private retail customers receive $2.50 per watt.

The rebates are administered directly by the utility companies, including PG&E, SDG&E (San Diego Gas & Electric) and SCE (Southern CA Edison).

Under the previous program, rebate rates declined every July and January. With the new program, they decline based on utilization up to 10MW.

Contact your Installer to help you enroll in the appropriate rebate program and to ensure that all paperwork is correctly filed and financial benefits are realized the instant the system is switched on.


The California Solar Initiative - CSI website here: http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/csi/