18 Apr '12, 3pm

California Expands Solar Thermal Incentives for Low-Income Housing: Once again, California is leading the way...

California Expands Solar Thermal Incentives for Low-Income Housing: Once again, California is leading the way...

Once again, California is leading the way for solar hot water with a new solar thermal incentive, this time for low-income single-family properties and multi-family dwellings. California’s original CSI Thermal rebate program was introduced in 2010 and is perhaps the most generous solar water heating rebate program in the United States, offering up to $500,000 for commercial properties and up to $1,875 for individual homeowners. Now, California’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) has introduced another incentive that targets low-income housing and individuals. Called “The CSI-Thermal Low-Income Program” , the goal is pretty self-explanatory. In terms of numbers, the low-income program provides customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) with up to $3,750 in rebates—double the regular re...

Full article: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/04...

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