RE-2.1-SA-2Develop financial support programs to incentivize deployment of building-scale renewables and mandate the use of renewables through building codes, while engaging residents and other stakeholders in the process.

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Develop financial support programs to incentivize deployment of building-scale renewables and mandate the use of renewables through building codes, while engaging residents and other stakeholders in the process.

(Full action name in the CAP)

Financial support programs

The San Diego Solar Equity Program (SDSEP) offers monetary assistance to income-qualifying, single-family homeowners in the City of San Diego to offset the cost of solar panel installation.

Building code updates

As of the 2025 update to the California Energy Code, all newly constructed single-family homes (and duplexes) served by electric utilities must be built “battery-ready.” This means their electrical panels and wiring must be configured to support future installation of battery energy storage, making it easier to add solar plus storage later. For more information, see this article from the Energy Code Support Center.

Timeline

Continuous

Lead department

Measure

Council Prioritization Score
49.43

Action Timing

Reduce GHG Emissions

Community Identified Action

Feasibility score
7.93(1-10)
Equity score
5.5(1-10)

Sustainable Development Goals

Information updated 02/09/2026

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Financial support programs

Building code updates

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