Documents for the California Solar Initiative
California Solar Initiative Program Handbooks
California Solar Initiative Program Handbook
California Public Utilities Commission,
April 2013, posted 4/12/13
(Acrobat PDF file, 204 pages, 2.2 mb).
This handbook covers rebates for solar photovoltaics (PV) on existing homes and all other non-residential properties, including the CSI general market program, the MASH program, and the SASH program.
CSI-Thermal Program Handbook
California Public Utilities Commission,
February 2013, posted 3/4/2013.
(PDF file, 99 pages, 1.4 mb).
This handbook covers rebates for solar hot water and thermal technology rebates on all homes (new and existing) and all other non-residential properties.
CSI Application Forms
The California Solar Initiative (CSI) online application portal is PowerClerk. In order to apply for CSI via Powerclerk, applicants may be required to upload certain forms in support of their application. The forms required depend on the type of application. For additional information on when forms are required and how they may be submitted, visit the CSI Application Help Matrix page.
- Reservation Request Signature Page
- Authorization to Receive Customer Information (CCSE Only)
- Load Justification Form (XLS File)
- Energy Efficiency Commitment Agreeemnt
- Field Verification Form
- High Cost Justification and Acknowledgment Form
Program Application Supporting Information
California Solar Initiative
- CSI EPBB Design Factor Calculator Quick Start Guide, Revision 3, CSI Program Administrators. (PDF file, 8 pages, 76 KB)
- Powerclerk Glossary, CSI Program Administrators, (PDF file, 8 pages, 87 KB)
- Powerclerk Status Information, CSI Program Administrators (PDF file, 5 pages, 421 KB)
CSI-Thermal Program
- California Energy Commission's Climate Zone Map
- CSI-Thermal Metering Installation Guide, CSI Program Administrators, October 8, 2010. (PDF file, 10 pages, 750 KB)
- CSI-Thermal Multifamily/Commercial SRCC OG-100 Incentive Calculator Guide, Version 3.0, CSI Program Administrators, June 15 2011. (PDF file, 29 pages, 373 KB)
- CSI-Thermal Inspection Combined Checklist for Single- and Multi-Family Commercial Installations, CSI Program Administrators, July 17, 2012 (PDF File, 8 pages, 229 KB)
California Solar Initiative Reporting and Information
Progress Reports
- California Solar Statistics provides program application data, updated weekly each Wednesday.
- Progress Reports offers reports on CSI progress, including Annual Program Assessments, submitted to the Legislature each June.
- Program Evaluation contains reports from contractor-led evaluations of CSI program, including Impact Evaluation, Process Evaluation, Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation, and Metering Assessment.
- Program Forum includes presentations from each quarterly programmatic meeting with stakeholders hosted by the CSI Program Administrators.
News Releases
- Go Solar California News Room for news-related documents and program updates.
- California Public Utilities Commission's solar news room for news on the CSI program.
Fact Sheets and Brochures
- Go Solar California Marketing Materials for program brochures, fact sheets, and consumer guides.
