Go Solar with the Pasadena Solar Initiative

The Pasadena Solar Initiative (PSI) is PWP’s commitment to a sustainable energy future through the promotion of renewable solar power. 
 
Through rebates, additional incentives and education, the Pasadena Solar Initiative aims to help its customers install 14 MW of solar power by 2017.

The Initiative will advance the City of Pasadena's renewables goals outlined in its Green City Action Plan, as well as the state goal of installing 3000 MW of solar by 2016. 
 

 SOLAR NEWS FLASH

• Solar Map for Pasadena - As of April 2013    
• PWP reduced the residential incentive rate on June 1, 2012 to $1.40/Watt (EPBB) or $0.212 per kWh (PBI).

Current Rebate Levels

As of June 1, 2012  

Click here for rebate details... 

Other Incentives

The Federal Government offers a tax credit of up to 30% of system cost, now through 2016, for residential and business solar installations. Go to www.irs.gov to get full details, or find helpful summaries on the Energy Star website (residential) or at the DSIRE website (commercial). 

 

PSI Rebate Application Overview 

1. Find an installer for your solar system  
2. Determine your energy needs and appropriate size of PV system
3. Mail Application Request Form and supporting documents to PWP
4. Obtain PSI application approval from PWP to reserve rebate
5. Obtain building permit from Planning & Development
6. Customer installs solar PV system
7. Solar system inspection by Planning & Development
8. Submit Incentive Claim Form
9. Electrical inspection and interconnection clearance from PWP
10. Receive rebate check

>>LEARN MORE: Application Instructions  

>>LEARN MORE: Program Eligibility and Requirements 
 

Resources

Additional PSI Information

• Compensation for Net Surplus Electricity  
• PWP Electric Rates  
• Clean Power Estimator  
• Fire Code for PV Installations  
• Customer Guide to Solar Lease Program  
• Buying a PV Solar Electric System  

Pasadena Solar Installations

• Map of ALL Solar Installations in Pasadena  
• Windsor Reservoir  

Other Helpful Solar Information

• Federal Solar Incentive Tax Credit FAQ
  (provided by the Solar Energy Industries Association)
• IRS.gov: Energy Incentives for Individuals  
• State AB 920: Compensation for Net Surplus Electricity 
• State SB 1399: Notify Neighbors Before Installing Solar 
• California Solar Initiative*
• General information from the state on solar powered systems*
• Federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) Solar PV website  
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Solar PV website  
• LA County Solar Map  

* These sites are maintained by the California Energy Commission and may not include the most current information on the PSI Program or PWP's electric rates. 

Comments & Questions

If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions regarding the Pasadena Solar Initiative, please call the Answerline at 626-744-6970 or write to solar@cityofpasadena.net 

Additional Program Documents