CSI Handbook and Forms

Attention: No faxes allowed. To ensure confirmation of receipt, documentation is recommended to be delivered by certified or overnight mail. Hand deliveries will not be accepted.

California Solar Initiative Handbook:

The CSI Program Handbook (Rev 1/08) has been approved by the Commission. Please ensure that you are operating under this Handbook immediately.

CSI Online Application Process:

As of August 6, 2007, you may now complete a new CSI reservation request form online.

CSI Field Inspection Protocol & Form:

The CSI Inspection Protocol (DOC, 53 KB) is a guide for installers and customers that describe in detail the areas that are examined during a field inspection. This is a very useful tool to ensure that the as-built PV system matches the final documentation submitted for the incentive. In addition, here is a sample CSI Field Inspection Form (XLT, 236 KB) that is used by the field inspectors.

All Residential Customers & Business Customers Less Than 10KW:

2-Step Application Process (PDF, 1.1 MB) (PDF)

2-Step Forms and Documentation Requirements (PDF, 13 KB) (PDF)

Reservation Request Documents

Incentive Claim Documents

Business Customers Greater Than 10KW:

3-Step Application Process (PDF, 270 KB) (PDF)

3-Step Forms and Documentation Requirements (PDF, 16 KB) (PDF)

Reservation Request Documents

Proof of Project Documents

Reservation Confirmation and Claim Documents