Resource Links

CaliforniaFIRST and HERO Financing!
Both CaliforniaFirst and HERO offer PACE financing - - a simple, innovative way to purchase your solar PV system with no money down and no headaches from the banks! PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) offers affordable long-term financing that you (or the next homeowner) can repay on the property taxes.

Go Solar California!
The Go Solar California website is brought to you by California's Public Utilities Commission and Energy Commission. This site provides comprehensive information on rebates, tax credits, and incentives for solar energy systems in California.

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Established in 1974, SEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers, and improve education and outreach for solar.

Northern California Solar Energy Association (NCSEA)
NCSEA provides information exchange forums for solar energy applications and research, publishes information for the solar community through The Northern California Sun, promotes solar energy education, and raises awareness about how local, state, federal and global energy policies impact demand, production, and use of renewable energy.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency(DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

California Legal References
Legal references and codes that relate to the protection of consumers' solar PV rights. Compiled by CCEnergy.