Government Solar Programs

SASH, MASH and NSHP The California Solar Initiative (CSI) provides solar incentives to customers of the investor-owned utilities in California to increase the adoption of solar energy. The CSI includes components for all home owners in general, low-income single-family homeowners and multifamily affordable housing. The SASH, a component of the CSI, provides financial assistance for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generating systems on qualifying affordable single-family housing. SASH is implemented by Grid Alternatives, a nonprofit solar provider whose mission is to, empower communities in need by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services, equipment and training.

CSI Low Income Program Administrator Performance Assessment 5, The Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing Program (MASH), another component of the CSI, provides financial assistance for the installation of solar PV generating systems on low-income multifamily housing. MASH is implemented by three Program Administrators—the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) in the service territory of San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), and Southern California Edison (SCE).

The California Energy Commission's New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) is part of the comprehensive statewide solar program, known as the California Solar Initiative. The NSHP provides financial incentives and other support to home builders, encouraging the construction of new, energy efficient solar homes that save homeowners money on their electric bills and protect the environment.

SASH

SOLEX / Applied Solar Energy is a Sub-contracting Partner of non-profit solar installer GRID Alternatives. This partnership helps to bring affordable solar electricity to low-income families and supports the green jobs training efforts.

Being an approved SASH Solar Designer and Solar Installer we have done many projects for Grid Alternatives in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Castroville, Salinas, Soledad, Greenfield, and Paso Robles. If you live in one of these areas and would like to get more infomation about the program or check to see if you qualify for the program please call (866) 921-4696 or e-mail sash@gridalternatives.org.

Learn how SOLEX - Applied Solar Energy is helping the Monterey County and the Salinas Valley through training at risk youth with Rancho Cielo and providing discounted solar systems to the Central Coast. SASH Program Fosters New Workforce Development Partnerships in Solar

Here is the Grid Alternatives brochure in English and one in Spanish.

MASH

The Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (MASH) Program provides higher incentives to offset the project costs of installing solar on multifamily affordable housing buildings in California. The goal of the MASH is to incorporate high levels of energy efficiency and high performing solar systems to help enhance the overall quality of affordable housing. If you are an appartment complex owner or manager feel free to contact us about getting help on applying for the program and designing a solar energy system to suit the needs of your building(s).

For more information and exact rebate values please visit the Center for Sustainable Energy California.

NHSP

In California's New Solar Homes Partnership, a solar home is a highly energy efficient home that uses photovoltaic (or PV) modules to generate electricity from the sun. While the science to convert sunlight directly into electricity has been around for decades, in recent years both the technology and economics have improved for photovoltaics, and now systems are becoming mainstream. Currently, California has tens of thousands of homeowners enjoying the benefits of solar on their homes. A solar home with high energy-efficiency features offers homeowners: Clean, renewable energy Utility bill savings Predictable utility costs Protection against future rising electricity costs.

For more information and exact rebate values please visit the CSI - NSHP Page.

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