PROVEN, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS
FOR SOLAR FOR ALL

Center for Sustainable Energy, a national nonprofit, has deep expertise administering solar equity programs valued at over $1 billion.

Let us help you design and implement a data-driven, equity-focused program to expand access to residential solar in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

With CSE’s deep solar program administration expertise, you’ll get customized solutions to design, launch and run an effective solar equity program, including how to gather stakeholder insights, increase program participation, support program applicants, and report on real-time program metrics and impact.

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 SOLAR FOR ALL
equity program

Need support designing and launching a Solar for All program? Contact our program experts.

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Solar for All Playbook

States, tribes and nonprofits that were awarded federal Solar for All grants want to rapidly deliver on the promise of expanding equitable access to solar power and energy storage in their communities.

The Solar for All Playbook outlines best practices from pioneering solar equity programs.

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Solar for All Playbook

Get guidance on how to:

  • Start with inclusive, data-driven design
  • Fully engage all key stakeholders
  • Create a streamlined application process
  • Ensure robust, transparent data reporting and analysis

The playbook is based on the Center for Sustainable Energy’s and Clean Power Research’s 50+ years of combined experience designing, administering and creating software for large-scale solar and energy storage programs nationwide.

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More Solar for All Resources

Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing

CSE’s expertise is built on years as a principal administrator of the largest program of its kind in the nation. SOMAH's goal is to assure equal access to solar and help reduce energy bills for tenants..

Utility and Public Sector Solar Programs

Utilities and municipalities can make the cost-saving benefits of rooftop solar available to homeowners in income-qualified communities. CSE can rapidly develop and launch a solar equity program.

A Guide to Equitable Multifamily Solar

This guide provides a framework to support planning and developing solar energy projects that create new pathways to economic prosperity and healthier communities for low-income residents.


PROGRAM SERVICES


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Program Planning, Design & Braiding


Community & Tribal Outreach & Engagement


Contractor Training & Workforce Development

Income Verification & Rebate Processing

Reporting, Advanced Analytics & Visualizations 

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Program Administration & Evaluation

Strategic Marketing & Customer Education

 

Technical Assistance

Financial Services & Integrated Capital Management

 

Regulatory Compliance

WITH CSE, YOUR SOLAR FOR ALL PROGRAM WILL...



Optimize Planning

Plan a world-class solar equity program with CSE’s 50+ incentive program experts, proven best practices, data-driven recommendations, and tailored community benefits plans.


Scale Quickly

Leverage our rigorously trained 70+ specialists who process thousands of applications annually with 99% accuracy based on thirdparty audits.

Ensure Compliance

Meet requirements for DavisBacon Act, Build America Buy America, 20% household bill savings, emissions reductions, and environmental justice targets with help from CSE’s regulatory experts and partners.

Maximize Outcomes

Scientifically analyze program metrics with our team of 35+ research experts to drive data-informed improvements and achieve program objectives.



Streamline Application Processing

Simplify workflows through CSE’s exclusive Solar for All partnership with Clean Power Research and its industry-leading PowerClerk® rebate management software platform.

Deliver Financing

Combine grants and loans to achieve maximum program impact at the lowest cost to applicants through our partnerships with nationwide financial services entities with multimillion-dollar loan portfolios.

Engage Underserved Communities

Build trust and ensure effective partnerships with community-based and tribal organizations through CSE’s training, outreach materials and performance monitoring.

Raise Awareness

Generate qualified leads with our energy-focused, in-house marketing agency, which achieves conversion rates exceeding 20% from contact form to application.

Develop Local Talent

Equip your local workforce with in-demand solar skills through training and apprenticeships, supported by CSE’s national workforce partnerships.



TRUSTED PARTNERS


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Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) manages over $5 billion in program value for state agencies and utilities in more than a dozen states nationwide.

CSE’s solar equity and energy storage portfolio includes the largest statewide solar incentive program in the U.S., California’s $1 billion Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program.​

CSE brings:

 - Deep expertise and experience
 - Smart resource management
 - Integrated, turnkey solutions
 - Community partnerships
 - Shared mission


Clean Power Research (CPR) is a trusted partner of leading utilities, state agencies and energy enterprises.

Its industry-leading, cloud-based, PowerClerk platform, streamlines, automates and scales the deployment and operation of distributed energy resource (DER) programs at utilities and energy agencies. ​

PowerClerk features:

 - Flexible, no-code configuration
 - Straightforward IT integration
 - A responsive, mobile-friendly user interface
 - Built-in reporting for transparency and ease-of-use