SOMAH can help at every step of the way — securing clients, meeting requirements and finding job trainees.
Application Timeline
Ready to get started with SOMAH? Learn more about the application process and access documents .
Project Bids for Property Owners
Eligible contractors are invited to submit competitive proposals to SOMAH-qualified leads.
Property owners applying for the SOMAH Program without a solar contractor, may solicit project bids from eligible contractors. The SOMAH Technical Assistance and Support Services team will provide property information to contractors, enabling them to submit project cost and timeline estimates to prospective clients.
Job Trainee Eligibility
Contractors on SOMAH projects are required to hire eligible job trainees for all SOMAH installations and meet trainee wage requirements.
The number of trainees and required work hours depends on the size of the system installation. Learn more about job trainee requirements and access the Job Training Portal .
SOMAH is committed to fair hiring. Watch the "Hiring with Purpose: Inclusive Hiring Practices for Solar Employers" webinar or contact workforce@CalSOMAH.org .
Job Training Organization Directory
Looking to hire job trainees or have positions available for your SOMAH project?
Review the Job Training Organization Directory to connect with organizations that can help.
Tenant Education
Deliver quality tenant education using SOMAH resources to support tenant engagement.
To get started, download the Tenant Education Toolkit . If you need assistance, complete the Tenant Services Intake Form to access free support services
Compliance with VNEM
Confidently plan and manage utility connection requirements.
Interconnecting a SOMAH installation requires following specific processes for virtual net energy metering (VNEM), which vary with each utility.
Follow this link to learn about the General VNEM Steps and get resources for each of the state’s participating utilities. You can also watch our video “What is VNEM?”
Contractor Directory
Find a SOMAH-eligible contractor to help you with your next SOMAH project.
Use the below search fields to locate contractors near you. You can filter by city, county and/or contractor type.