Rebates and Tax Credits

On January 12, 2006, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the California Solar Initiative (CSI), an 11-year $3.2 billion incentive program which aims to install 3000 megawatts of new solar power systems on homes of PG&E customers. There are two different forms of incentive structures.

The first incentive structure is proposed primarily for systems smaller than 100kW. This program is called the Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) - this is an up-front capital incentive payment, paid in $ per watt, where the incentive amount is adjusted for how well designed/situated a system is relative to direction and angle to the sun. Thus, this estimates in advance a site-specific expected solar output.

For the second incentive structure, you will be receiving from the state about $1.10 per watt for the amount of power produced by your photovoltaic (PV) system. On a 3000 watt (3 kW) system you would be receiving a check from the state for approximately $3,875 (based on the actual output of the system).

The federal government is also offering a 30% tax credit to help with the cost of installing a PV system. This tax credit is due to expire at the end of the year 2016. There are bills in the U.S. Congress right now to extend these tax credits, but as of this time, they have failed to pass the Senate.

SolaraloS will prepare all the necessary rebate documentation that you will need to benefit from these programs and you will receive your rebate up-front.