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:

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Affordability Prescreen Request

Not sure if your property's deed restriction or regulatory agreement meets SOMAH's eligibility requirements? Take advantage of the Affordability Prescreen Request service by submitting a copy of the restriction or regulatory agreement to receive feedback! No formal application is required to use the service. The feedback will culminate in a Notice of Affordability Prescreen Eligibility or Ineligibility. The Notice of Affordability Prescreen Eligibility can be used to streamline future application steps. 

Special Note for NorCal Applicants

SOMAH map showing the 39th parallel

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The SOMAH PA suspended the Expected Performance-Based Buydown (EPBB) for projects in certain areas of Northern California in November 2024. Projects that qualify for this exception may apply a 100% Design Factor (DF) when calculating the SOMAH incentive. This means incentive offerings for projects in these areas have increased:

  • All projects in Liberty and PacifiCorp service territories. 
  • Certain areas of PG&E territory, including 
    • Projects located north of 39°N latitude, including an approximately one-mile buffer zone extending south to 38°59’N. 
    • All tribal projects in PG&E’s service area

How to check PG&E project eligibility

To determine exactly where a property within PG&E territory is located, enter the address into Google Maps and right click the address pin to determine its coordinates. If it is located north of 38.98333 latitude, then the EPBB is suspended. If your map shows coordinates in degrees, the property must be at or above 38'59''.

The EPBB methodology and calculator remain in effect for other regions of the state until a replacement methodology is approved and implemented by the SOMAH PA.