THE CALIFORNIA SOLAR INITIATIVE (CSI)

Getting Started


The California Solar Initiative offers cash back for installing solar on your home or business.

California is striving to create megawatts of new solar-generated electricity, moving the state towards a clean energy future. And you can help!

Join the thousands of home and business owners who have earned cash back rebates by installing solar energy systems through the California Solar Initiative. Customers earn cash rebates for every watt of solar energy installed on homes, businesses, farms, schools, and government and non-profit organizations.

1. Saves Money

What will you spend on electricity?
  Now Plus 5% Annual Increase
Monthly $150  
Annual $1,800  
Total: 5 Years $9,000 $10,441
Total: 10 Years $18,000 $23,768
Total: 20 Years $36,000 $62,485

Can Solar offer a savings?

Total cost of Electricity (20years) = $62,485
Cost of Solar (Example) = $40,000
Less utility rebate = $9,000
Less tax credit = $9,300
Net cost of solar = $21,700

Total savings (20 years) = $40,785

2. Rely on Renewable Energy, Not Fossil Fuels

Renewable energy is a natural choice. Harnessing the earth’s own inexhaustible energy can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and provide clean, affordable electricity.

3. Good for the Environment

• Helps to keep our air clean
• Potential to reduce the production of CO2
• Makes use of secure and sustainable natural resources

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