Policy & Legislation
New Solar Funding Programs: Part II
CPUC Accepting Feedback on Multifamily Solar Home Program
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is accepting feedback on a proposal to implement the California Solar Initiative Multifamily Solar Program (MSP). MSP is a $108 million incentive plan designed to encourage affordable-home developers or third-party investors to own and operate solar systems that benefit low-income tenants.
The program would require applicants to submit a proposal indicating the amount of subsidy needed to make installing a solar system on their existing development viable. Applicants may choose to install solar systems for common areas or in individual units and can opt to sell 100 percent of the energy generated to the local utility company or use it to decrease utility bills.
Applicants will be judged on their ability to use funds to increase energy efficiency and to provide maximum benefits to low-income tenants.
To comment on the proposal, e-mail a request to "be added as an appearance to the service list" to process_office@cpuc.ca.gov and CC: dot@cpuc.ca.gov and meb@cpuc.ca.gov.
Contact: Narisha Bonakdar, (916) 447-0503 x 109 or