Go Solar, California! - California Solar Initiative (CSI)

Three-Step Application Process

Applies to all non-residential projects equal or larger than 10 kW.

CSI Reservation Request Form & Program Contract (PV) - Please submit this application using PowerClerk
*NEW* CSI Reservation Request Form & Program Contract (Other Solar Generating Technologies) (Excel)
Proof of Electric Utility Service for Site
*NEW* Copy of signed Energy Efficiency Disclosure Form (PDF)
Electrical System Sizing Documentation (new/expanded load only)
Application Fee (per Section 4.2.5 of the CSI Handbook)
Certification of tax-exempt status (Gov't and Nonprofit only)
Documentation of an Energy Efficiency Audit (if you have not met Title 24 or other exemptions)
*NEW* Copy of Signed Commitment Agreement (PDF) [EPBB Existing Commercial Buildings > 100,000 sq. ft. and Benchmarking < 75 (Proof of Benchmarking Documentation Req'd.)]
*NEW* Cost Justification and Acknowledgment Form (PDF)
Printout of EPBB Tool Calculation (www.csi-epbb.com)
Proof of at least 15% above Title 24 Standards (PERF-1 Form Certificate Signed by a Certified Energy Plans Examiner [CEPE]) (Non-Residential New Construction Only)
Building Site Plan (Non-Residential New Construction only)
Copy of New Construction Building Permit (Non-Residential New Construction only)

Completed Proof of Project Milestone Checklist (Word)
Copy of executed contract for system purchase and installation
Copy of executed alternative System Ownership agreement (if System Owner is different than Host Customer)
Revised System Sizing Calculations (If applicable)
Copy of RFP or solicitation (Government, Non-profit, and Public Entities only)

Complete Incentive Claim Form with Original Signatures - Please submit this application using PowerClerk
Copy of Executed PMRS Contract or PMRS Cost Cap Exemption Documentation
Revised System Sizing Calculations (if applicable)
*NEW* Signed Field Verification Certification Form (Excel)
Copy of Retro-commissioning Report (EPBB Existing Commercial buildings > 100,000 sq. ft. and Benchmarking < 75)
Copy of PDP Contract (PBI Only)