California Gets Statewide Solar Thermal Incentives

California stepped up its commitment to protect the environment today by voting in favor of a new statewide incentive
program for solar thermal systems. This decision establishes a California Solar Initiative (CSI) Thermal Program to
provide incentives to promote the installation of solar water heating systems in the territories of Pacific Gas and
Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E), and
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).
So what does this mean for Californians? You can save the environment and reduce your utility bills, all while saving
on the cost of a solar thermal installation. This will make solar thermal much more attractive for homeowners and
businesses alike. Qualified homeowners can receive up to $1,875 and businesses can save up to $200,000.
Since the <a href=”http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Solar/swh.htm” target=”blank”>California Public Utilities
Commission</a> (CPUC) just voted on the program today, it will take some time to roll out the program statewide.
However, if you are considering solar thermal for your home or business, don’t let this delay slow you down. The folks
at CPUC recognized that this might forestall decisions while customers waited for the incentives to be rolled out. The
CPUC brilliantly noted that any qualifying solar water heating system installed <b>after July 15, 2009 would be
eligible to apply for the incentives</b>.
As a <a href=”http://www.vaillantsolarsystems.com/About_Us.php” target=”blank”>solar thermal manufacturer</a>, we at Vaillant are thrilled about the commitment to this new incentive program in
California and we applaud the people who worked diligently to make it all happen. Especially the team at the <a
href=”http://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/solar-water-heating-pilot-program” target=”blank”>California
Center for Sustainable Energy</a> (CCSE) who managed the solar water heating pilot program in San Diego for the last
two years.
The folks at CCSE and CPUC know that we still have a long road ahead of us. The next challenge is to educate
Californians about these incentives and ensure they take advantage of them while they last. I’m glad to hear that CPUC
has dedicated $32.5 million for education and marketing programs. After all, if people don’t know about free money, how
can they take advantage of it?
If you are interested in learning more about the CSI Thermal Program, contact us at 858-259-0305 and talk with one of
our solar thermal experts!
Californians save more with solar water heating.

Californians now save more with solar water heating.

California stepped up its commitment to protect the environment today by voting in favor of a new statewide incentive program for solar thermal systems. This decision establishes a California Solar Initiative (CSI) Thermal Program to provide incentives to promote the installation of solar water heating systems in the territories of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E), and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).

So what does this mean for Californians? You can save the environment and reduce your utility bills, all while saving on the cost of a solar thermal installation. This will make solar thermal much more attractive for homeowners and businesses alike. Qualified homeowners can receive up to $1,875 and businesses can save up to $200,000.

Since the California Public UtilitiesCommission (CPUC) just voted on the program today, it will take some time to roll out the program statewide. However, if you are considering solar thermal for your home or business, don’t let this delay slow you down. The folks at CPUC recognized that this might forestall decisions while customers waited for the incentives to be rolled out. The CPUC brilliantly noted that any qualifying solar water heating system installed after July 15, 2009 would be eligible to apply for the incentives. That’s right! If you have already installed a solar thermal system, you may be eligible for a rebate. And you thought you couldn’t love solar any more.

As a solar thermal manufacturer, we at Vaillant are thrilled about the commitment to this new incentive program in California and we applaud the people who worked diligently to make it all happen. Especially the team at the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) who managed the solar water heating pilot program in San Diego for the last two years.

The folks at CCSE and CPUC know that we still have a long road ahead of us. The next challenge is to educate Californians about these incentives and ensure they take advantage of them while they last. I’m glad to hear that CPUC has dedicated $32.5 million for education and marketing programs. After all, if people don’t know about free money, how can they take advantage of it?

If you are interested in learning more about the CSI Thermal Program, contact Vaillant at 858-259-0305 and talk with one of our solar thermal experts!

Cheers!

Tara Heiser

Vaillant Solar Systems Inc.
Your Solar Water Heating Experts

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