Go Solar, California! - California Solar Initiative (CSI)
Two-Step Application Process
Forms and Documentation Requirements
Applies to all residential projects regardless of size & non-residential projects smaller than 10 kW.
Step 1: Reservation Request
- 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)
- *NEW* Copy of signed Energy Efficiency Disclosure Form
- Electrical System Sizing Documentation (new/expanded load only)
- Certification of tax-exempt status (Gov't and Nonprofit only)
- Documentation of an Energy Efficiency Audit
- *NEW* Copy of Signed Commitment Agreement (PDF) [EPBB Existing Commercial Buildings > 100,000 sq. ft. and Benchmarking < 75 (Proof of Benchmarking Documentation Req'd.)]
- Printout of EPBB Tool Calculation (www.csi-epbb.com)
- Copy of Executed Agreement of Solar System Purchase and Installation
- Copy of Executed Alternative System Ownership Agreement (If System Owner is Different from Host Customer)
- 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)
Step 2: Reservation Confirmation and Claim
- 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)
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