October 2026

contractor shaking hands

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Applicant & Contractor Eligibility Training

This online webinar is a prerequisite for eligibility to install photovoltaic systems through the SOMAH Program. Each contractor and subcontractor must have at least one webinar participant who holds an A, B, C-10 or C-46 license and whose name is identified under the business’s name on the Contractors State License Board webpage.

Audience: Contractors, Property owners

Event Type: Webinar

10:00 am

VIRTUAL / ONLINE

Ribbon Cutting

10

Pine Ridge Apartments Ribbon Cutting

This solar and storage project will deliver direct economic benefits and boost resilience for the residents of the Pine Ridge affordable housing community. 

Location: 

Pine Ridge Apartments

349 W. Loyalton Ave

Portola, CA 96122

Coffee and light breakfast provided

Audience: Community-based organizations, Contractors, Job training organizations, Property owners, Stakeholders, Tenants

Event Type:

10:00 am

349 W Loyalton Ave

Portola California

Public forum

10

2026 Public Forum

The purpose of the SOMAH Public Forum is to share program progress and updates while creating an opportunity for program stakeholders and participants to ask questions, share concerns and provide feedback.

Audience: Community-based organizations, Contractors, Job Seekers, Job training organizations, Potential partners, Property owners, Stakeholders, Tenants

Event Type: Forum

01:00 pm

VIRTUAL/ONLINE

November 2026

Contractors

11

Contractor Office Hours: Storage Incentives, Leads & Bidding

Join us for the next SOMAH Contractor Office Hours for the latest program updates, resources and guidance to support your SOMAH projects.

Topics will include:

Audience: Community-based organizations, Contractors

Event Type: Webinar

10:00 am

Virtual/Online

guy on computer

11

Solar Career Opportunities Q&A

Want to learn more about careers in solar operations and maintenance? Start here.

California continues to lead the nation in solar energy, with more than 80,000 solar jobs and enough solar power to serve over 14 million homes.

Audience: Community-based organizations, Job Seekers, Job training organizations, Tenants

Event Type: Webinar

10:00 am

Online/Virtual