California (CEC) – New Solar Homes Partnership
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program |
|---|---|
| Eligible Technologies | Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors | Residential, Construction, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential |
| Incentive Amount | Varies by customer class and system performance |
| Program budget | Up to $425 million over 10 years |
| Eligible System Size(s) | Minimum: 1 kW AC Maximum: 100% of a home’s expected electrical load |
| Equipment requirements | Must use CEC-certified PV modules and inverters. Systems must be grid-connected. Inverters and modules must each carry a 10-year warranty. PV modules must be certified to UL 1703 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) Inverters must be certified to UL 1741 by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). They also must have completed the Energy Commission’s required weighted efficiency testing. |
| Installation Requirements | Systems must be installed by appropriately licensed California solar contractors Self-installs are also acceptable Although not required, installation contractors are encouraged to become certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). |
| Start Date | None Listed |
More Information Contact:
Public Information Officer
California Energy Commission
New Solar Homes Partnership
1516 Ninth Street, MS-45
Sacramento, CA 95814-5512
Phone: (800) 555-7794
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/nshp/index.html