Go Solar California - Timeline
1998 Emerging Renewable Program (ERP)
- CEC administered
- rebates for small solar systems (not only solar)
- through end of 20006
2001 Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
- CPUC administered
- rebates for larger systems (over 30 kW) including solar
- through end of 2006
August 2004 Million Solar Roofs Program
January 2006 CPUC and CEC collaborate to develop framework for CSI
January 12, 2006 CSI authorized by CPUC
- solar was transitioned from the SGIP into CSI
August 2006 Senate Bill 1 signed => authorization for CPUC and CEC to implement 3 goals:
- installation of 3,000 MW of solar PV capacity in CA by 2016
- establishment of a self-sufficient solar industry (solar as mainstream option) in 10 years
- installation of solar energy systems on 50% of new homes by 2016
January 1, 2007 California Go Solar Campaign
- two new main solar incentive programs
- California Solar Initiative
- New Solar Homes Partnership
