Community Resource Project, Inc. (CRP) is one of the first organizations to participate in the Solar for All California Pilot Project. Funded by a grant from the California Department of Community Services & Development, this pilot project allows for installation of solar systems into the homes of California’s low-income residents. CRP will have the opportunity to install solar systems into 200 single family homes throughout Sacramento County. These systems, including warranty, will be installed at no cost to the qualifying homeowners and be coupled with standard weatherization services provided by CRP through its DOE and LIHEAP contracts. Installation of these systems would drastically reduce, if not altogether eliminate, electricity costs for the participating families.

The Solar for All California Pilot Project has three main goals:

1. To provide qualifying low-income homeowners access to solar technology at no cost, thus  decreasing electricity usage and utility bills without increasing monthly household expenses.

2. Stimulate the creation of local green collar jobs by participating as a training site for students in solar installer programs and by hiring local subcontractors to help us do the installation work.

3. Become a national demonstration site for the effectiveness of installing solar systems in existing homes within the low-income community.

More than anything, the Solar for All California Pilot Project aims to make available the substantial benefits of solar energy to those in the community who would otherwise find this technology out of their reach.

Benefits of the Solar for All California Pilot Project:

• NO cost to participants
• Increase in value of home
• Elimination or drastic decrease in energy bills
• Weatherization services

How to Apply:

In order to be eligible for the Solar for All California Pilot Project, you must be income qualified and reside in a single family home, which you own, in Sacramento County. Homes selected to receive solar installation must also undergo basic weatherization services that are provided by Community Resource Project, Inc. free of charge. For more information about this program and to determine your qualification, please call (916) 567-5220 ext. 2201. Our office phone lines are open for clients Monday through Friday from the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A weatherization specialist will work with you to determine if you are eligible for the pilot project and assist in the application process.