California Grants and Loans for Solar Energy

 
Santa Monica’s Green Building Grant Program

Eligible:    
Solar applications for residential, commercial and industrial sectors (plus a long list of other energy-efficient building measures)

Amount:          
$20,000 to $35,000 for LEED certification, and up to 50% of costs for Innovation Technology Grants (limited to $5,000)

Other info:
To be eligible, the building must meet certain LEED requirements— the higher the LEED certification, the higher the incentive amount. Grants are limited to projects within Santa Monica.

For more information, see the Santa Monica Green Building Program website.

 
Sacramento Municipal Utilities: Residential Solar Loan Program

Eligible:    
Solar water heat and PV for residential applications

Amount:          
100% loan financing: 7.5% interest rate over a 10-year period

Other info:
To be eligible, system must meet standards of the Solar Rating and Certification Cooperation (SRCC) and must fulfill several other SMUD requirements 

 

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