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From the "Go Solar California - A Consumer's Guide to the California Solar Initiative Statewide Incentives for Solar Energy Systems" booklet that can be found at http://www.energy.ca.gov/2008publications/CPUC-1000-2008-026/CPUC-1000-2008-026.PDF

Why should I go solar?

For many reasons:

• Solar finance experts suggest that every 1,000 Watts of power from PV panels adds $20,000 to the resale value of your home.

• Solar systems are extremely reliable, able to produce clean energy from the sun for up to 25 years.

• By using solar to power your home or business, you dramatically reduce your carbon footprint.

• Incentives are now at their highest in California, and will decline as more systems are installed

What steps do I take to install solar?

Have an Energy Efficient Self Audit done

CCSE (For SDG&E Customers) www.gosolar.energycenter.org

PG&E www.pge.com/csi

SCE www.sce.com/csi

Select the right Solar Installer

Apply for incentives

Install your system

Claim your incentives

How do I learn more about Solar Energy options?

Classes are held throughout California on a regular basis - see www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/csi

Visit the Go Solar California website at http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/

New home builders should check out the New Solar Homes Partnership http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/nshp/index.html

Visit the California Energy Commision's Consumer Energy website at http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/

See Environment California's Million Solar Roofs website at http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/energy/million-solar-roofs

Most installers also have lots of information about the process and rebate details such as Solar Electric Systems http://www.solarelectricalsystems.com/rebates.shtml

Locally - call Darren at Inside Out Electric at (916) 204-4055 - he's been doing solar in the greater Sacramento/Placer counties for several years