Solar Electric
Solar electric systems use a chemical reaction to sunlight to generate electricity. The panels that are used to create the electricity are called photovoltaic modules. The installations are commonly called PV systems. PV systems generate electricity during the day only and usually are generating their highest amount of electricity in the afternoon. PV systems [...]

Tax Credits Federal (IRS) tax credit for eligible solar energy systems. Anyone who has purchased or is contemplating purchase of a solar energy system should consult with an account or the IRS for tax advice. The following information is provided for general information and is not tax advice.
For residential solar energy systems  the tax credit is [...]

In California, meeting demand for electricity must be achieved two ways:

enough energy generated to meet the needs of all the utility customers
enough electricity generated to meet the needs of all of the utility customers at a given time of day

California’s total demand for electricity is growing. The chart below comes from a recent forecast by [...]

USING SOLAR ENERGY FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATING
Using energy from the sun to heat water is one of the oldest uses of solar energy. Today, several million homes and businesses use solar water heating systems. These systems are providing consumers a cost-effective and reliable choice for hot water. How you heat the water for your home [...]

CAL SEIA Ethics
The California Solar Energy Industries Association and its members recognize certain obligations to the general public, to their customers, to the solar industry and to related professions and industries. These obligations bind the members of the association to conduct business and promote their products and services in a manner which assures the public [...]

Questions for homeowners to ask if considering a Solar Lease or a Solar Power Purchase Agreement
In 2008 new financing options for homeowners wanting solar systems were introduced in California. These options were designed to overcome the biggest obstacle to potential solar users: the first cost to acquire the system. For typical residential solar installations the [...]

Permits
In all Cities and Counties in California, the local government requires permits for residential and commercial solar projects (there are more than 550 local jurisdictions).
The permit is usually obtained by the licensed contractor doing the work or it can be obtained by the site owner. Fees are based on the reasonable cost of providing the [...]

California Law provides a property tax exemption for qualified solar energy systems.
California Revenue and Taxation Code, section 73.
73.  (a) Pursuant to the authority granted to the Legislature pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 2 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution, the term “newly constructed,” as used in subdivision (a) of [...]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sue Kateley
CAL SEIA
P.O/ Box 782
Rio Vista CA 94571
Phone: 916-747-6987
Email: info@calseia.org
OFFICERS
President: Gary Gerber
SUN LIGHT AND POWER
1035 Folger Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: 510-845-2997
Email: gary@sunlightandpower.com
Vice President Pat Redgate
AMECO
7623 Somerset Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
Phone: 562-633-4400
Email: solarpro@aol.com
Secretary Cecilia Aguillon
KYOCERA SOLAR INC.
8611 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-614-2524
Email: cecilia.aguillon@kyocera.com
Treasurer Ed Murray
AZTEC SOLAR
11370 Trade Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Phone: 916-601-3069
Email: ed@aztecsolar.com
DIRECTORS
Andy Black
ONGRID SOLAR
4175 [...]

The Contractors State License Board requires that all home improvement sales people register as a Home Improvement Sales Person at the Contractors’ State License Board - solar and non solar. For more information, visit the Contractors’ State License Board for more information (www.cslb.ca.gov).
A home improvement salesperson is defined in the law as a person who [...]