California Solar Incentives and Primary Sources

Check eligibility at the source

Incentive rules, funding, deadlines, ownership requirements, and tax treatment can change. Confirm current terms with the responsible government agency, utility, program administrator, and a qualified tax professional.

Questions for every proposal

  • Is the benefit a rebate, tax credit, bill credit, loan, or export payment?
  • Who receives it under cash, loan, lease, and power-purchase structures?
  • Does the equipment, property, customer, and installation date qualify?
  • Is funding reserved before work begins?

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