Information for Active CSI-T Applicants
The California Solar Initiative–Thermal (CSI-T) Program is now in a sunset period ending October 31, 2024, and is no longer accepting new applications as of August 1, 2020. This includes new single-family residential applications and reservation requests for solar pools, multifamily, commercial and industrial applications.
During the sunset period, CSE will continue to process submitted applications for projects that received a confirmed reservation prior to the program sunset. For applications that were in process, you will still be able to access your applications and retrieve or modify any information or documents you may have uploaded.
You will have 18 months from the date you receive a confirmed reservation to install your solar water heating system, complete an inspection by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and submit all required documentation for your CSI-Thermal incentive claim. For questions about program requirements, please consult the current version of the CSI-Thermal Program Handbook.
Single-Family Property Applicants
For single-family residential applications that achieved a status of “Incentive: Application Review” on or before July 31, 2020, you will be able to respond to administrator requests for additional information, make corrections to application documentation and still claim your CSI-Thermal rebate. If your application remained in “Incentive: Draft” status, you will not be able to complete your incentive application or receive a CSI-Thermal rebate.
Commercial, Multifamily and Industrial Property Applicants
If you or your contractor have an application that was submitted for review and achieved a status of “Reservation: Application Review” on or before July 31, 2020, you will be able to respond to administrator requests for additional information, make corrections to application documentation and still claim your CSI-Thermal rebate. If your application remained in “Reservation: Draft” status, you will not be able to complete your incentive application or receive a CSI-Thermal rebate.
Contact Us
CSE will continue to support CSI-Thermal applicants during the sunset period. For questions related to application processing, such as the status of your application, requests for due date extensions or to discuss your unique requirements, contact email CSE at swh@energycenter.org.