How much funding does Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program offered?

Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program runs on an annual cycle.

Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program

Citizens Energy Corporation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Own a home with south-facing roof
Roof in good condition
Meet energy efficiency standards
Homeowner status required

Overview

Free rooftop solar panel installation program for low-income homeowners in Imperial Valley, California.

Geographic Scope: Imperial County, California (where Imperial Irrigation District provides electric power)

Focus Areas:

Rooftop solar installation for low-income families
Electricity bill reduction
Energy affordability
Local employment through installation services

Key Features:

Free rooftop solar systems with no upfront costs to homeowners
20-year lease agreement with parts and maintenance warranty
Expected 40-50% reduction in electricity bills
Average system generates approximately 5,400 kilowatt-hours per year
Systems installed by local contractors when possible
Funded through Citizens Energy's revenue from Sunrise Powerlink transmission line
Installation capacity: 100-150 systems per year
Program runs until end of 2042 (30-year agreement with SDG&E)

Eligibility Requirements:

Own a home with south-facing roof
Roof in good condition
Meet energy efficiency standards
Homeowner status required
Low-income qualification

What They Fund:

Purchase of solar photovoltaic systems
Installation labor
20-year maintenance and warranty

What They Don't Fund:

Renter-occupied properties
Homes with roofs in poor condition
Homes not meeting energy efficiency standards

Background: By 2015, approximately 421 low-income households had received free rooftop solar arrays. Program uses at least 50% of after-tax profits from transmission operations to serve Imperial Valley residents.

Contact:

Phone: 855-GO-SUN-GO (855-467-8646)
Email: solarhomes@citizensenergy.com
Website: www.citizensenergy.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Contact Citizens Energy:
- Call: 855-GO-SUN-GO (855-467-8646)
- Email: solarhomes@citizensenergy.com
- Visit: www.citizensenergy.com
Application Review: Citizens Energy conducts eligibility verification
Waiting Period: Typically 1+ year from application to installation
Property Assessment: Verification of south-facing roof, roof condition, and energy efficiency standards
Installation: Once approved, local contractors perform installation and interconnection with Imperial Irrigation District grid

Required Materials:

Proof of homeownership
Proof of low-income status
Property information (roof orientation, condition, etc.)
Energy usage history

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What Citizens Energy Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 9
Total given: $848K
Median grant: $40K
Range: $10K–$262K

By dollars: Massachusetts 50%, California 44%, District of Columbia 5%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; West Tisbury, MA; Mashpee, MA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.