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Why have 66,455* Californians adopted solar energy?
The reasons for installing solar energy systems are as individual as each residential or commercial system, but the benefits each family or organization receives are common: reduced energy costs now, protection against future utility price hikes, and the knowledge that they are contributing to a healthier climate and economy.
Nearly 1,000 of these solar pioneers have received an added benefit that ONLY Cooperative Community Energy Corporation (CCEnergy) can deliver unbiased advice. As the only renewable energy cooperative in California, CCEnergy is literally owned by our customers ensuring that we provide maximum benefits through discounted equipment, expert design services, and installation project management.
Investing in a solar electric system for your home or business does not need to be an intimidating process. Your solar electric system should be designed to meet your unique circumstance and goals. Select an option below to learn if "going solar," with CCEnergy, is right for you.

* 1/1/97 5/26/10, based on California Energy Commission and California Solar Initiative data.

Solar Net Metering Cap Raised. The cap on net energy metering (NEM) was raised from 2.5% of utilities' peak demand to 5%, thereby doubling the number of potential solar customers that can take advantage of this special billing arrangement.

Compensation Option for Net-Metered Net Generators.Starting 1/1/11, "net generators," i.e. customers who import more electricity to the grid than they export from the grid over 12 months, will have the option to receive financial compensation for the excess energy.

CSI Solar Thermal Program Under Way. A new $350 million program called CSI-Thermal, will provide rebates for installing qualified solar water heating systems starting May 1, 2010.