Apply for SOMAH using PowerClerk
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing SOMAH to help with your property’s solar project. Applications are accepted through our online portal, PowerClerk, which tracks your project’s progress and keeps your paperwork organized in one location. Keep in mind, we’re here to assist you throughout the whole process.
Select from one of the following to access the PowerClerk system:
New user registration
Existing users
Application timeline
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*Sample forms are provided for forms generated by PowerClerk
Optional
Complete and submit the Technical Assistance Interest Form in PowerClerk
Documents to submit:
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Documentation of Multifamily Low-Income Housing Eligibility*
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Cover Sheet for Multifamily Low-Income Housing Documentation
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Letter of Authorization to Receive Customer Information or Act on a Customer’s Behalf
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List of Addresses - meter numbers are required for SDG&E applications
Step 1
Funding is earmarked for three months or until Reservation Request Package is submitted
Complete and submit Reservation Request Package in PowerClerk.
Documents to submit:
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Cover Sheet for Multifamily Low-Income Housing Documentation*
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Documentation of Multifamily Low-Income Housing Eligibility
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Affidavit Ensuring SOMAH Income Levels (not required, also see Eligibility and requirements page)
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Multiple Bid Waiver (Track B only)*
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Letter of Authorization to Receive Customer Information or Act on a Customer’s Behalf (Track B only)
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VNEM Load Allocation Form (also see VNEM toolkit page)
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Submit application deposit within 30 days after invoice is issued
Reservation request package approval
Reservation funding is reserved for 18 months
Step 2
60 days to submit after Reservation Approval received
Complete and submit the Energy Efficiency Compliance Milestone in PowerClerk.
Submit one of the following, in addition to the Solar Sizing Tool
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Pathway 1: documentation of an on-site whole-building walkthrough energy audit of ASHRAE Level I or higher within the past three years
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Pathway 2: proof of enrollment in a utility, regional energy network (REN), community choice aggregation (CCA) or federally provided whole-building multifamily energy efficiency program, documentation of a recent California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) rehabilitation, or documentation that the property was completely constructed under a recent version of Title 24
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Documentation of Load Additions (if applicable)
*Projects may be randomly selected for site verifications.
Energy efficiency compliance milestone approval
Step 3
240 days to submit after Reservation Approval received
Complete and submit proof of project milestone in PowerClerk
Documents to submit:
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Certification of Compliance with SOMAH Performance Requirements for Third-Party Owned Systems (for third-party owned systems only)*
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Copy of executed contract for system purchase and installation
Proof of project milestone approval
Optional
Documents to submit:
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Affidavit Ensuring Tenant Education*
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Supporting documentation for virtual walkthrough (optional, but encouraged)
The Applicant may choose to opt-in to the Progress Payment Pathway, if eligible. If the progress payment request is approved, 60% of the total approved incentive will be paid at this point
Step 4
18 months to submit after Reservation Approval received
Complete and submit Incentive Claim Package in PowerClerk.
Documents to submit:
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Documentation of Load Additions (if applicable)
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Final VNEM Allocation Form filed with Utility
Site inspection
Incentive claim package approved
Optional: if Progress Payment Pathway is selected, the remaining of the total approved incentive will be paid at this point.
Pending payment
Incentive issued through check or electronic payment
*Sample forms are provided for forms generated by PowerClerk
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