The California Solar Initiative
The California Solar Initiative has a goal to create 3,000 MW of new, solar-produced electricity by 2016 - moving the state toward a cleaner energy future and helping lower the cost of solar systems for consumers. The CSI statewide budget is $3.3 billion over 10 years, distributed between three distinct program components: The California Solar Initiative ($2.167 million/1940 MW); the New Solar Homes Partnership ($400 million/360 MW); and the Publically Owned Utility Programs ($700 million/700 MW). With a 10-year commitment for solar incentives, and under legislative direction, California aims to build a self-sustaining solar industry with lower overall costs to consumers.