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Solar Water Heating Pilot Program
As part of the California Solar Initiative, the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program (SWHPP) provides incentives to business and customers who install qualifying solar water heating systems. The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) is administering the program.
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Start Now! Find an Eligible Contractor
 Solar Water Heating (SWH) systems can help protect consumers against future gas and electricity shortages as well as price increases. They help preserve the environment by eliminating carbon dioxide emissions and reducing harmful pollutants. Through the California Solar Initiative (CSI), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized CCSE to provide $1.5 million in rate payer funds as incentives for the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program. These incentives will go to qualified, licensed contractors to promote the installation of clean, renewable solar water heating systems.
Update! On July 2, 2008, the California Public Utilities Commission approved a decision allowing the eligibility of new construction for SWH incentives. The decision also extended the program by one year to December 31, 2009 or until the budget is exhausted.
Click here to read the final decision from the CPUC.
Solar Water Heating converts the sun’s energy to heat which is used to offset energy loads typically provided by natural gas and electricity. This clean, renewable source of energy will help reduce gas and electric consumption, avoid combustion-related emissions, and potentially reduce the need for new fossil fuel infrastructures.
Solar Water Heating Resources
Get information on solar water heating technologies and applications at the following links.
Who is eligible?
The program includes residential, commercial, and industrial electricity customers of SDG&E. To be eligible to participate, customers must provide SDG&E billing data, allow their systems to be monitored and consent to being interviewed or surveyed during program evaluation. As of July 2, 2008, new construction projects are also eligible. Participating contractors and self-installers must attend a one day workshop to qualify. See CCSE's Events & Workshops calendar to find a free workshop that meets your needs. Take a look at the list of Eligible Contractors for the SWH Pilot Program.
How much is the incentive?
For residential systems, the maximum incentive is $1500 per dwelling and varies according to the system installed and other installation details.
For larger systems, the incentive is a function of collector area:
- $15/sq ft for open-loop systems
- $20/sq ft for closed-loop systems
- Pool and spa heating systems are not eligible
- Maximum incentive is $75,000.
Solar Water Heating in the news!
Check out the story on the Pilot Program in the October 18, 2007 Business Section of the Union Tribune.
- Union Tribune: Going Solar Has Rewards
The SWHPP has recently partnered with the GreenPlumbers®, a training and accreditation program focusing on water conservation and climate care issues. The SWHPP and GreenPlumbers® will be coordinating trainings for eligible plumbers and contractors. Check out the press release on the partnership here.
The San Miguel Fire District (SMFD) received a donation of a new solar water heating system, saving thousands of taxpayer dollars and blazing a green trail for San Diego’s sustainable energy future. Check out the press release here.
Take a look at the SWHPP commercial featuring the SMFD on YouTube by clicking here.
The SWHPP issued the first commercial incentive to the Euclid Terrace Apartments, a low-income senior housing facility in the city of San Diego. Take a look at the news coverage of the event here.
The SWHPP Handbook offers in-depth information about the program.
Application Forms
Need help completing the forms? Your contractor can help, or you can call CCSE at (858) 244-1177 or (877) 333-SWHP. Following are guidelines and informational materials to assist you in PDF format:
Contact Us about Solar Water Heating
If you need additional help, information, or resources, contact CCSE's SWH Pilot Program Hotline, at (877) 333-SWHP. You can also visit CCSE's Energy Resource Center (ERC). Located in Kearny Mesa at the address below, the ERC is open to the public daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to speak with one of our energy engineers for expert advice, view the interactive displays and exhibits on energy efficiency, or check out our Tool and Resource Library for magazines, books, and DVDs all about renewable and sustainable energy. CCSE is an unbiased source of information to help you with your sustainable design and technology choices.
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toll-free: (877) 333-SWHP
local: (858) 244-1177 |
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California Center for Sustainable Energy
8690 Balboa Ave., Suite 100
San Diego CA 92123 |
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The Energy Resource Center (ERC) is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays excluding national holidays. |
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