California Solar Initiative Solar Thermal Rebates implemented by legislation: AB 1470
The CSI Thermal Program is funded by $250 million budget to displace gas water heaters,
and $100.8 million budget to displace electric water heaters with renewable solar water heating systems.
How much will the rebates pay?
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$1850 CSI Cash Rebate
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30% Federal Tax Credit (up to $1800 in tax credits)
Why Invest in Solar Water Heater NOW?
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Natural Gas and Electricity can swing with the economy, if you purchase a solar water heating system now you will experience a fix cost for your utility.
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Displacing old technology with new renewable technology prevents the increase of more GHG into our environment
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Currently there are incredible rebates that will pay up to half of your system cost installed.
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$1850 CSI Cash Rebate
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30% Federal Tax Credit (up to 1800 in tax credits)
Who qualifies?
The program provides incentives to promote the installation of solar water heating systems to customers in the following territories:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
- Southern California Edison Company (SCE)
- San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E)
- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
What are the goals of AB 1470?
AB 1470 intends to reduce natural gas and fossil fuel dependence because our dependence puts a
strain on energy supplies and threatens California's growing population and economy.