SMUD Virtual Solar Program
SMUD's Virtual Solar program allows tenants in qualified low-income multifamily properties to benefit from solar energy via bill credits, even without installing panels on their own unit. Property owners receive an incentive of $0.08 per watt (up to $500,000) for installing the solar system using a SEED-qualified contractor. The program launched in March 2022.
Qualification
- Income-qualified
The program provides benefits for customers living in qualified, low-income multifamily properties.
- Contractor enrollment required
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · permit required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- March 1, 2022
Budget & Availability
- April 18, 2025Launched March 1, 2022. The 2024 ZCP Progress Report indicates over 2 MW of solar production benefiting over 1000 customer accounts has been achieved. No explicit budget cap or current funding status is mentioned in the provided documents, but programs are typically first-come, first-served.
How to Submit
Property owner applies for the program, likely through a dedicated process involving SMUD and the SEED-qualified contractor. Tenants are typically enrolled automatically or by the property owner to receive bill credits.