Exciting news for solar enthusiasts! A new rebate program rolled out for California’s affordable housing this week, with solar incentives totaling up to $25 million. Utility Commissioner Timothy Alan Simon said he supports the decision to implement the low-income solar water heating incentive program because solar water heaters are cost effective, and “the fuel they use – sunshine – is free. This allows us to achieve our goals of delivering cost-effective energy savings to low-income customers.” CPUC President Michael R. Peevey stated that the program of increased incentives “will help ease the financial burden on low-income customers.” With the program’s official launch today, solar water heating incentives for affordable housing will be higher than they’ve ever been. Qualifying multifamily homes will be eligible for 150% of the top-tier CSI incentive levels for solar thermal, with up to $500,000 available per property.