$300K
per applicant
Subsidy
Ongoing cost support
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Moderate
Standard state application
Provides solar incentives specifically for affordable multifamily housing properties in California, helping low-income residents benefit from clean energy while reducing utility bills.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Property must be a multifamily affordable housing development with income restrictions
2.At least 80% of units must serve residents at or below 60% of area median income
3.On-bill credits must directly benefit low-income tenants, not just common areas
4.Applications submitted through investor-owned utilities to CPUC
5.Incentive level depends on system size, utility territory, and available funding
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NYSDEC · New York
Provides transferable tax credits for remediating contaminated brownfield sites and redeveloping them for residential, commercial, or industrial use, with enhanced credits for affordable housing and green buildings.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).