SOMAH Program benefits include:

Benefits for property owners

• SOMAH incentives may cover the full cost of the materials and installation for the portion of the solar PV system that offsets tenants’ electricity needs.
• Solar PV can help reduce and stabilize energy costs for eligible multifamily buildings.
• The SOMAH Program offers a suite of no-cost technical assistance services to make the process of installing solar easier.

Benefits for tenants

• SOMAH provides financial benefits to tenants - tenants will receive credits on their electricity bills to help them live more affordably.
• SOMAH provides job-training opportunities.
• SOMAH automatically enrolls tenants into an Energy Saving Assistance Program to help further reduce energy use.

Benefits for the community

• Solar PV installations can help improve air quality by reducing reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation.
• SOMAH provides job training opportunities and builds capacity in the clean energy economy.