Application Process
Eligible Solar Contractors will work with homeowners to complete the following steps:
- Solar Contractor submits web-based application form with homeowner’s information
- Web-based application form is exported to PDF, signed by the homeowner and Solar Contractor and submitted to CSE
- CSE reviews application and supplies the Solar Contractor and homeowner with a secure link to submit supporting documents
- CSE reviews documents and approves/rejects the incentive request
- Solar Contractor has 12 months from the date of approval to complete the installation
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Solar Contractor submits Incentive Claim Form through secure link with the following information:
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System cost, labor hours, job training and permission to operate
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CSE reviews the documents
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If all supporting information meets the program criteria, application is approved and incentive is paid
Forms, Documents, and Reports
Eligible Solar Contractor List
PDF
Energy Efficiency Handout
PDF
Tips on Solar Contractor
PDF
Electronic Payment Form
PDF
SDSEP – City of San Diego
Job Training Attestation Form
PDF
Do I Reside in a Community of Concern?
PDF
Reservation Request Form
PDF
SDSEP – County Pilot
Reservation Request Form
PDF
Reservation Request Document Checklist
PDF
Household Information Summary Form
PDF
Prevailing Wage and Training Attestation
PDF
LCPtracker Guide for Contractors
PDF
The San Diego Union Tribune
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