What the program does
DAC-SASH provides solar photovoltaic system installation at no cost to qualifying single-family homeowners. The program targets households that earn at or below 80% of area median income and reside in census tracts designated as disadvantaged communities under CalEnviroScreen, the state’s environmental-justice mapping tool.
Eligibility
- The home must be a single-family residence owned and occupied by the applicant.
- Household income must be at or below 80% of area median income (HUD AMI) for the household size.
- The home must be located in a census tract designated as a disadvantaged community per CalEnviroScreen.
- The home must be served by PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or Bear Valley Electric Service.
- The roof must be in good condition or replaceable; some installer-funded roof support may be available.
How to apply
DAC-SASH applications are handled by GRID Alternatives, the CPUC-approved program administrator. Begin the eligibility check on the GRID Alternatives website. The organization will verify income, geographic eligibility, and home suitability before scheduling installation.
How it’s funded
DAC-SASH is funded through the Public Purpose Programs surcharge on utility bills and allocated through CPUC rulemaking. The program operates as part of California’s broader effort to ensure that the benefits of the clean-energy transition reach historically underserved communities.
Where to verify
- GRID Alternatives DAC-SASH: gridalternatives.org · DAC-SASH
- CalEnviroScreen (check if your home is in a DAC): oehha.ca.gov · CalEnviroScreen
- Statute (AB 217): leginfo · AB 217
Source: California Public Utilities Commission DAC-SASH program rules; AB 217 (Stats. 2013, ch. 599). Eligibility administration by GRID Alternatives under CPUC oversight. Verify current income limits and DAC designation with GRID Alternatives directly.