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As part of
the Governor's Million Solar Roofs program,
California has set a goal to create 3,000
megawatts of new, solar-produced electricity
by 2017 - moving the state toward a cleaner
energy future and helping lower the cost of
solar systems for consumers. As of January
1, 2007, the $3.3 billion program consists
of three components:
The California Public Utilities Commission,
through its California Solar Initiative,
provides incentives over the next decade for
existing residential homes and existing and
new commercial, industrial, and agricultural
properties. The program is funded through
revenues and collected from electric utility
distribution rates.
The California Energy Commission manages a
10-year, $400 million program to encourage
solar in new home construction through its
New Solar Homes Partnership.
Local publicly-owned electric utilities will
adopt, implement, and finance a solar
initiative program by January 2008.
Please note that the program currently funds
only solar electricity (also called
photovoltaic) systems. It does not provide
rebates for solar hot water systems. |
