What is the California Solar Initiative program (CSI)?
The California Solar Initiative is part of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 3.3 Billion, Million Solar Roofs Program. California has set a goal to create 3,000 megawatts of new, solar-produced electricity by 2017 – moving the state toward a cleaner energy future and helping lower the cost of solar systems for consumers.The California Public Utilities Commission, through its California Solar Initiative, provides incentives over the next decade for existing residential homes and existing and new commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties. The California Energy Commission manages a 10-year, $400 million program to encourage solar in new home construction through its New Solar Homes Partnership.The overall goal is to help build a self-sustaining photovoltaic, solar electricity market. The current program does not fund solar hot water systems. To learn more about the CSI program, visit www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov or go to our resources and links page. (link to resources and links
