CSI Thermal Contractor and Self-Installer Training
The California Solar Initiative Thermal (Solar Water Heating) program offers incentives for the installation of solar water heating systems to displace both gas and electric use on residential, multifamily and commercial properties. This CSI Thermal Workshop is a required introductory course for contractors, self-installers and applicants interested in participating in the CSI Thermal Program — see Eligibility section below for more information. The class is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the program, its requirements and the application process. We will also provide an overview of solar water heating technologies. The agenda is to be determined and will be posted at a later date.
Please note: This is not an instructional class on how to install solar water heating systems.
Eligibility
Completion of this course by the contractor license owner as listed with the California State License Board (CSLB) is mandatory to participate in the CSI-Thermal Program. This will satisfy the requirement for the entire company to be eligible as a contractor or to fill out the application. Attendance by all other company employees is optional, but is strongly recommended for installers and other personnel involved in the application process. Installation contractors must have an active A, B, C-4, C-36 or C-46 license.
Registration
To attend one of the sessions offered by Southern California Edison Company (SCE), you must email csithermal@sce.com with the following information:
- Business licenser number
- List of attendees and email address
- Role of additional attendees e.g. president, owner, lead installer, etc.
To attend one of the sessions offered by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), you must email CSIThermalProgram@socalgas.com.
Please Note: Pre-registration is required to ensure a seat. Unfortunately, if a session is filled, walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Registration requests submitted less than 24 hours prior to a session cannot be accepted.
| Date | Training Offered By | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2012 | SCE | Energy Education Center - Irwindale | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| July 18, 2012 | SoCalGas | Energy Resource Center - Downey | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| August 15, 2012 | SCE | Energy Education Center - Irwindale | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| September 12, 2012 | SoCalGas | Energy Resource Center - Downey | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| October 17, 2012 | SCE | Energy Education Center - Irwindale | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| November 7, 2012 | SoCalGas | Energy Resource Center - Downey | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| December 4, 2012 | SCE | Energy Education Center - Irwindale | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Past Training Documents
Below is a list of documents/presentations from past CSI Thermal training sessions. Please note that the training presentation below is the most recent version from past sessions.
- April 20: CSI Thermal Program: Multifamily/Commercial OG-100 Incentive Calculator User Guide (PDF)
- April 20: CSI Thermal Program: Contractor & Self-Installer Workshop (PDF)
- December 2: CSI Thermal Program: Commercial and Multifamily Updates (PDF)
- May 24: CSI Thermal Program - Contractor and Self-Installer Workshop (PDF)

