California’s Solar Initiative Thermal Program
Offers cash rebates of up to $4,366 on solar water heating systems for single-family residential customers, and up to $800,000 for multifamily and commercial properties.
LPDD Recommendation: “State Legislatures or local governments should enact mandates for low-carbon hot water systems appropriate for their regions, or, alternatively, for zero-energy buildings.”
LPDD Recommendation: “As an alternative to mandates, states or local governments should fund incentives to decarbonize hot water delivery through a variety of technologies appropriate to their regions and grid demands.”
See also: Discussion on zero net energy buildings under New Buildings.