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The Pasadena Solar Initiative (PSI) is PWP’s commitment to a sustainable energy future through the promotion of renewable solar power. 

Through rebates, additional incentives and education, the Pasadena Solar Initiative aims to help its customers install 14 MW of solar power by 2017.

The Initiative will advance the City of Pasadena's renewables goals outlined in its Green City Action Plan, as well as the state goal of installing 3000 MW of solar  by 2016.

 

 

 


  SOLAR NEWS FLASH

Residential EPBB Incentive
to Decrease on June 1, 2012

Windsor Solar Project Connects to Grid

 


Rebate Overview and Other Incentives


 

NOTE: Changes to PSI Incentives, Effective June 1, 2012
 

  • PWP will reduce the Residential incentive rates on June 1, 2012. The new rate will be $1.40 per watt (EPBB) and $0.212 per kilowatt-hour (PBI).

     

  • Residential applications received by May 31, 2012 will be eligible for the current incentive rate published in the table below, provided that the application is 100% complete and correct.

 

CURRENT PSI INCENTIVE RATES, AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2011

 

PSI Incentive Type

Rebate Rates
(by customer type)

Payment Schedule

Eligible
PV
System Size

Performance Based Incentive (PBI)

$0.302/kWh - Residential
(Will decrease to $0.212/kWh on June 1, 2012)
 

$0.129/kWh - Commercial and all PPAs (except residential leases)
 

$0.242/kWh - Government and Non-profits (host customers)
 

$0.632/kWh - Income-Qualified / Affordable Housing

Five annual payments for first five years after installation and inspection approval; based on actual metered kWh output.

Details...

1 kW-CEC-AC
to

1,000 kW-CEC-AC

Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB)*

$2/watt - Residential (Will decrease to $1.40/watt on June 1, 2012)

$0.85/watt - Commercial
and all PPAs (except residential leases)
 

$1.60/watt - Government and Non-profits

 

$4.00/watt - Income-Qualified / Affordable Housing

One lump sum payment after installation and inspection approval; based on estimated PV system AC capacity.

 


Details...

1 kW-CEC-AC

to

30 kW-CEC-AC


*
For the EPBB incentive, PV system wattage is based on system performance, i.e.,  CEC-AC Watts (not capacity), which is influenced by factors such as shading, orientation, system size, location and angle, .

>> LEARN MORE: PSI Rebate Details

 

OTHER INCENTIVES

The Federal Government offers a tax credit of up to 30% of system cost, now through 2016, for residential and business solar installations. Go to www.irs.gov to get full details, or find helpful summaries on the Energy Star website (residential) or at the DSIRE website (commercial).
 

 

  1. Find an installer for your solar system

  2. Determine your energy needs and appropriate size of PV system

  3. Mail Application Request Form and supporting documents to PWP

  4. Obtain PSI application approval from PWP to reserve rebate

  5. Obtain building permit from Planning & Development

  6. Customer installs solar PV system

  7. Solar system inspection by Planning & Development

  8. Submit Incentive Claim Form

  9. Electrical inspection and interconnection clearance from PWP

  10. Receive rebate check
     

>>LEARN MORE: Application Instructions


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Resources


 

ADDITIONAL PSI INFORMATION

 

PASADENA SOLAR INSTALLATIONS

 

OTHER HELPFUL SOLAR INFORMATION

* These sites are maintained by the California Energy Commission and may not include the most current information on the PSI Program or PWP's electric rates.
 

 


Comments & Questions


 If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions regarding the Pasadena Solar Initiative, please call the Answerline at 626-744-6970 or write to solar@cityofpasadena.net
 

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 Rebate Overview | Rebate Details | Application Overview | Application Instructions
Program Requirements | Income-Qualified Program | "Going Solar" Workshops
Pasadena Solar Map | Additional Resources